2013 Cigarette Mercedes-AMG Electric Drive Concept
The 2013 amg design features also exemplify the transfer of technology from the gullwing to the powerboat. Mercedes-AMG uses two drive units, each featuring six independent electric motors. At the rear of the boat, each drive unit has its own transmission, one on the left and one on the right. 2013 amg mercedes engine data proves that the boat is fitted with the twelve compact, liquid-cooled permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors which are the signature piece of the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive: each electric motor delivers 138 kW and 250 Newton metres.The 2013 amg maximum output of 1656 Kilowatts and maximum torque of 3000 Newton metres combine to reach a staggering top speed of over 160 km/h making this locally emission-free “Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept” the world’s fastest electrically driven powerboat. In keeping with the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive, the motors and the battery are ideally placed in the “Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept”. The low centre of gravity and optimum weight distribution ensure sublime handling characteristics during more dynamic changes of direction.
Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing are launching the latest development of their cooperation at the Miami International Boat Show (14-18 February 2013). 2013 amg with Numerous components from the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive have been integrated in the design of the “Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept” engineering design. The high?performance drive fitted in the electric super sports car makes the off?shore powerboat the world’s most powerful and fastest electrically driven motor boat. With an output of 1656 Kilowatts and a maximum torque of 3000 Newton metres, the “Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept” is a fascinating new development.
2013 amg mercedes Battery efficiency, performance and weight: in all three areas Mercedes-AMG is setting new standards. The high-voltage battery in the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive boasts an energy content of 60 Kilowatt hours, an electric load potential of 600 Kilowatts and a weight of 548 kg – all of which are absolute best values in the automotive sector. The liquid-cooled lithium-ion high-voltage battery features a modular design with a maximum voltage of 400 V. It consists of 12 modules each comprising 72 lithium-ion cells. Cigarette integrates four high-tech batteries with a total of 48 modules and 3456 cells which generate a total capacity of 240 Kilowatt hours and an electric output of 2400 Kilowatts – benchmark figures that earn respect even in the boat building industry.
Advanced technology and know-how from the world of Formula 1 have been called on during battery development: the battery is the result of the cooperation between Mercedes-AMG GmbH in Affalterbach and 2013 Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd. With their headquarters in Brixworth, England, the company has been working closely with Mercedes-AMG for a number of years.
The “Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept” is fitted with two 22-Kilowatt on-board chargers from the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive as standard. Adapted to fit the infrastructure standard of many American marinas, the boat has a charging capacity of 44 Kilowatts. The battery is fully charged in approximately seven hours. To reduce 2013 amg's charging time to less than three hours, the powerboat can be fitted with four on-board chargers as an option.
2013 Cigarette Mercedes-AMG Electric Drive Concept Picture Gallery, Photo Credit: © Mercedes-Benz