Mercedes-AMG goes with the current flow

Opening the doors on new technology: The Mercedes-AMG SLS E-Cell generates 880 N·m (649 lb·ft) of torque from electric propulsion via four motors.

WHEN IT COMES TO CREATING ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, Mercedes-Benz can be counted on to occupy the front row of the creative grid. The SLS AMG E-Cell is very much an advanced design, and at a media event in Kristiansund, Norway, full details were revealed of this more environmentally compatible version of the gull-wing gasoline internal-combustion-engine version of the SLS, production of which is likely to be limited to as few as 100.

Development of the car is continuing, particularly with regard to extending its range. The company has not officially confirmed figures, but it is understood that at present the prototype can cover up to 180 km (112 mi) between charges, although development engineers are believed to be hoping for more than 200 km (124 mi) by production build time in about 30 months to three years' time. Conventional plug-in recharge time is around 8 h.