Remove Engine Remove Hybrid Racing Remove MPH Remove Production
article thumbnail

Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

Green Car Congress

When developing our new E PERFORMANCE hybrid strategy, it was therefore immediately clear that we would pursue an independent concept for AMG. The layout with the combustion engine at the front and Electric Drive Unit on the rear axle offers numerous advantages. An electric actuator switches to the 2 nd gear by approx. 13,500 rpm.

Mercedes 448
article thumbnail

Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

Green Car Congress

The first performance hybrid from Mercedes-AMG—AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE—is entering series production for the European market, drawing upon technologies from Formula 1. 0 - 60 mph) takes 2.9 seconds, and 200 km/h (125 mph) is reached in less than ten seconds. Acceleration only ends at 316 km/h) (196 mph).

Mercedes 221
article thumbnail

Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

Green Car Congress

Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder features a novel all-wheel drive concept with a combination of a 608 hp (453 kW) V8 combustion engine, 115 kW electric motor on the rear axle and ~95 kW electric motor on the front axle. Hybrid modules.

Porsche 259