Mercedes AMG SLS E-cell Spied Testing
by Teamspeed Spies

What initially looks like a normal AMG SLS is actually one of the first prototypes for the production version of the Mercedes AMG SLS E-cell. How can we tell?

First, when we spotted it driving, there was no sound. But that’s a little hard to show that with a photo. The more compelling reason? The lack of exhaust pipes. It’s just as good of an indicator of the car’s drivetrain, and much easier to show with still photos. The E-cell was pre-viewed as a concept car about a year ago, and these shots show that Mercedes and AMG are not going to let Audi and its R8 e-tron play alone.

The concept was powered by four electric motors, with a pair on each axle. It produced some 526hp and 649lb-ft of torque, and the redline was a screaming 12.000 rpm. Mercedes AMG targets a 120 mile range for the production car, and the concept has currently been able to deliver a 90-mile range.

If everything goes according to schedule, the SLS E-cell will be available in early 2013.

 

That looks clean without any tail pipes.

I wonder if they create artifical sound for the interior or just leave it quiet.

 

How can we tell? It says E-Cell on the side... There is no way I'm the only person who noticed that. It almost hit me in the face.

 

^^ me too first thing i noticed was the silver e-cell badge where there would usually be a 6.3 badge... lol

 

There is no exhaust at the end, if this is the case then this should be an SLS AMG E-cell.
It is known that electric vehicles do not have an exhaust system.

 

Amazing...