Mercedes-AMG is challenging the future with its SLS AMG E-CELL a state-of-the-art development of its exciting gullwing super sports car that features a zero-emission high-tech drive. With exceptional performance, this devcelopment project vehicle boasts a power output of 392 kW and 880 Nm of torque, and is part of the company's 'AMG Performance 2015' strategy which aims to continually reduce fuel consumption and emissions. "With the SLS AMG E-CELL, Mercedes-AMG is providing a powerful and locally emission-free super sports car that may go into limited production," said Frank Bernthaler, Director, Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Middle East & Levant. Finished in fluorescent "AMG lumilectric magno" paint, the gullwing reflects the innovative strength and development competence of the AMG brand. The ground-breaking drive system of the technology vehicle boasts some outstanding features with powerful traction provided by four synchronous electric motors with a combined peak output of 392 kW and a maximum torque of ...

Mercedes-AMG has developed a custom-designed sound system for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG together with the prestigious hi-fi specialist Bang & Olufsen. With a total output of 1000 watts, eleven loudspeakers and sound distribution which can be configured to suit personal preference, this system offers a very special listening experience. The high-end sound system is the result of cooperation between Mercedes-AMG and Bang & Olufsen. The Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG high-end sound system offers a superlative music experience. This is made possible not just by the amplifiers, which give a 1000-watt output, and the eleven loudspeakers, but also by the precise distribution of the music signals to the driver's seating position, the passenger's seating position or to a central point, as selected. With the help of the digital sound processor (DSP) it is also possible to choose between the "Reference" high-end studio sound or voluminous surround sound. The system is operated using ...

Daimler AG’s new Mercedes-Benz sports car is luring customers away from Porsche SE 911, even before the gullwing SLS AMG reaches dealers. Orders placed in advance of tomorrow’s showroom debut in Germany mean that new customers may wait until 2012 to get behind the wheel of the 177,310-euro ($237,000) supercar. The sales have been taking a bite out of demand for Porsche as Daimler battles to lure younger, affluent drivers to Mercedes. “The SLS is a hallmark, landmark, beacon product for Mercedes,” said Christoph Stuermer, a Frankfurt-based automotive analyst at research firm IHS Global Insight who estimates that the manufacturer will produce about 2,500 SLS cars a year. “Producing this model is very important for Mercedes as a brand. It’s a very motivational product.” Related posts:Mercedes Prepares the CLS Estate