Brabus Mercedes E-Class High Performance 4WD Full Electric Concept Car

Brabus Mercedes E-Class High Performance 4WD Full Electric concept car Front Angle View

Brabus Mercedes E-Class High Performance 4WD Full Electric concept car Front Side View

Brabus Mercedes E-Class High Performance 4WD Full Electric concept car Rear Side View

Brabus Mercedes E-Class High Performance 4WD Full Electric concept car Rear View

Brabus Mercedes E-Class High Performance 4WD Full Electric concept car Side View

Brabus Mercedes E-Class High Performance 4WD Full Electric concept car Wheel View

Brabus Mercedes E-Class High Performance 4WD Full Electric concept car Cockpit Dashboard View

Brabus Mercedes E-Class High Performance 4WD Full Electric concept car Engine View

Based on the latest Brabus Mercedes E-Class  zero emissions, a division of Brabus Brabus has developed full operational capability High performance 4WD all-electric concept vehicle. The all-wheel drive vehicle, which celebrates its debut at the IAA 2011 accelerates 0-60 mph in just 6.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 137 mph (220 kph) – and all without a single release so far grams of CO2. A powerful 56-kWh lithium-ion battery provides a range of up to 217 miles (350 km).

The Brabus Mercedes E-Class high performance 4WD Full electric concept car is powered by four wheel-hub motors and delivers 430 hp (320 kW) and a maximum of £ 2,360-ft (3,200 Nm).

There are plans for a small-scale production of this unique car over, but the price is not yet published.

For over three decades BRABUS has classified as one of the top addresses worldwide exclusive high-performance automobiles. Since 2008, the Brabus BRABUS Zero Emissions Division, recognized by the German Federal Motor Vehicle Division as a manufacturer in the development of alternative drive concepts for cars busy.

For the electrical performance of the BRABUS high-performance brakes 4WD Full Electric Vehicle and the Brabus engineers decided on four electric wheel hub motors from English manufacturer Protean Electric.

Lightweight at only 68 pounds (31 kg), a compact diameter of just 16.5 inches (42 centimeters) and a thickness of only 4.5 inches (11.5 centimeters), these engines are perfect for this project. They are placed in the BRABUS Monoblock wheels in size 8.5Jx19 Q front and back.

With a peak output of 107 hp (80 kW) and maximum torque of 590 lb-ft (800Nm) in the Sport mode, these motors are ideal for high performance requirements that Brabus is well known. In recovery mode the braking of individual motors provide up to 93 hp (70 kW) for the energy recovery and thus recharging the batteries.

The concept car is designed with an electro-hydraulic brake system Brabus, which has been specially designed for this type of drive layout provided. The four ventilated discs buckets are attached to the rear wheel hub motors, and attacked by two internal brake calipers each.

Controlling the four wheel motors posed a special challenge. They are coordinated by a high-tech electronic control unit and give the E-Class sedan, an innovative all-wheel-drive system that any kind of weather and road conditions defies all. But that’s not all: The independent drive for each wheel, the vehicle with torque-vectoring capabilities, Active Yaw Control, especially for impressive handling and safe handling.

Despite its enormous performance potential of the hub motors is very environmentally friendly as the climate neutrality. Based on the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle), the combined energy of all four engines is a low 0.24 kWh / km (0.38 kWh / mile), giving the car an NEDC range of about 150 miles (240 km). In Eco mode, which is more than enough for normal operation, a continuous power of 268 hp (200 kW) range to 217 miles (350 kilometers) without recharging.

This large area is to the credit of the strong 56-kWh lithium-ion battery. The individual cells, through state-of-the-art Power Electronics, were placed at various locations in the Mercedes E-Class body in order to achieve an optimal weight distribution. The space under the hood won by eliminating the traditional engine of cells, such as the now redundant drive shaft tunnel and the areas that is commonly used house tank and spare tire.

External battery charging is handled by two separate systems. For the garage at home, a quick charger for environmentally friendly green power from the German energy company RWE. After one-and-a-half hours to be connected to 380 V three-phase network with a capacity of 50 kW eco sedan again a range of 217 miles (350 km) has. For charging on the road to a normal 220 V outlet or a 380 V AC power outlet in a car equipped with an integrated charger, the battery charges completely in 5 hours.

The strong performance and low power consumption, the aerodynamic efficiency of the BRABUS aerodynamic-enhancement parts that benefit refined in a wind tunnel. The BRABUS front gives the E-Class sedan a slipstream nose and reduces lift on the front axle, excellent directional stability contributes. The integrated LED daytime running lights are extremely efficient, but make sure the BRABUS high-performance braking system is all-electric 4WD recognizable from afar.

To create Brabus aluminum front fenders with integrated carbon-fiber sport-fiber inserts a much sportier look. The BRABUS side skirts steady the airflow between the wheel arches and very comfortable, distinctive LED lights.

Brabus Monoblock Q 19-inch wheels with high performance tires from technology partners Continental, Pirelli and Yokohama in sizes 245/35 ZR19 at the front and rear.

The interior of the concept car is a special instrument cluster, the driver provides basic information about the battery, the electric motors and other driving parameters such as speed, adds, etc. A new center console housing the control of an electric vehicle requires also been produced.

The ergonomically shaped BRABUS sport steering wheel and aluminum pedals and footrest add sports highlights. Stainless-steel scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS high-performance brake 4WD all-electric sports logos and velours floor mats are the same brands also include accessories.