Inside the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell supercar

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The gullwinged Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Shadow diagram of the major components of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

See-through of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL's drivetrain

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL with gullwings open in welcome

See-through of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL's front end

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL on the open road

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL drivetrain

Carbon-fiber reinforced shell of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Open front end of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL front end. Control electronics are at the top, motors, transmissions, and drive shafts appear below, and the multi-link front suspension at the bottom of the figure

Hood open view of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Front end of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL from behind

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Front wheel drive assembly of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Multi-link front end suspension of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Battery assembly of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL front end

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Front and midsection of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

See-through of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL's drivetrain

View of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL chassis from behind

Power and torque curves for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL

Article Summary

Can an electric version of one of the world's supercars be a supercar? Mercedes-AMG has answered this question with a resounding yes by announcing the SLS AMG E-Cell that was confirmed for production in Detroit in January will be available in 2013. Its electric powertrain gives the E-Cell a 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) time of 4.0 seconds, compared to the SLS AMG's 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds. When it comes to top speed, both cars are electronically limited. The E-Cell can hit 155 mph (249.4 km/h), while the SLS AMG tops out at 197 mph (317 km/h). While not quite the equal of the gas-powered SLS AMG, the E-Cell is clearly in supercar territory!

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