Mercedes Benz SLS electric drive article and Dr Z interview

Though filled with tremendous promise the relationship between Mercedes Benz and McLaren was wrought with problems. The resulting SLR built and engineered with their joint technologies never met its promise sales wise so the principals have decided to go their separate ways and create new competing supercars. Mercedes Benz has decided to look to the fabled SL 300 for inspiration resulting in the AMG division first car built entirely from scratch the SLS. The SLS has excited enthusiasts worldwide with the famed Gullwing doors returning with modern interior touches. Eco conscious Mercedes Benz is also launching an Electric powered version of the SLS with no emissions and 0-60 mph times of sub 4 seconds. The electric powered version of the SLS is very comparable to the 6.3L supercharged V8 that delivers 571hp/420kw. The electric powered version has a combined peak output of 392 kW and a maximum torque of 880 Nm. The SLS will debut this fall and will be available for delivery early next year. Visit www.MBUSA.com for more information
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