Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division is not taking its candy time with the event of recent devoted electrical autos.
After launching a hardcore version of the Mercedes EQS throughout September’s Munich auto present, the Affalterbach tuner is now readying its subsequent EV primarily based on the Mercedes EQE which additionally debuted on the Munich present.
The EQE is a mid-size electrical sedan associated to the bigger EQS hatchback. For the AMG model, there’s the standard AMG entrance fascia with an A-wing design, in addition to a big wheel and tire package deal. A number of the testers had been additionally sporting carbon-ceramic brake rotors.
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The AMG EQS is due at dealerships subsequent spring as a 2022 mannequin. We’ll probably see this AMG EQE arrive within the fall of 2022, as a 2023 mannequin.
The AMG EQS has been confirmed with 649 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque in regular mode however with a short lived enhance perform that may improve output to 751 hp and 751 lb-ft by way of a Race Begin mode. Energy comes from two electrical motors, one mounted on every axle, which supplies the AMG EQS all-wheel drive. Anticipate an analogous setup for the AMG EQE.
AMG has loads of expertise with electrical energy. Recall, the tuner first examined the waters in 2014 with the SLS AMG Electric Drive. It was the quickest, strongest EV available on the market on the time because of its 740-hp output. Since then, AMG has gathered extra expertise, notably within the areas of power discharging and restoration, from its Method One program.
