Mercedes EQC Blasts Off with Crazy Speed on Nurburgring
Unlike most roaring sports cars on the “Green Hell,” the only sounds coming from this all-electric crossover are squealing tires.
Ever manufacturer knows that the best way to test your latest and greatest isn’t on your own testing grounds, but on the legendary Nurburgring. The challenging 12.9-mile long circuit is perfect for pushing every part of your new car to their absolute limits. Brakes, suspension, tires, even the powertrain itself gets a full workout on the Green Hell, and the manufacturer gets a new ‘Ring time to brag about in return.
Thus, it’s the right place for Mercedes-Benz to test its upcoming EQC all-electric crossover. Youtuber Automotive Mike was among those in attendance at the Nurburgring, capturing every moment he could with the EQC.
This EQC in particular was the EQC 400 4MATIC, whose dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain delivers a combined 402 horses and 564 lb-ft of torque to the tarmac. Of course, you won’t be hearing any of the power from the crossover. As the video goes on to show, the EQC throws its weight around the Green Hell, with only squealing tires and rushing air to provide a soundtrack.
The EQC handled itself well around the ‘Ring, even as it was passed by a Porsche Panamera during one lap. No curve or straight was a challenge to the crossover, which can go from zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 112 mph.
Production of the EQC is set to begin in 2019 for the 2020 model year, with sales in the United States beginning in 2020. The electric crossover, of course, is the first of 10 models to represent the Mercedes EQ family of all-electric vehicles. We can’t wait to get behind the wheel of one for ourselves.
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