The new Mercedes EQC 4 × 4² is the latest creation of the German brand. This is an extreme 4×4 version of his EQC electric SUV we tested in July. One way to demonstrate that electric cars can also be suitable for tackling challenging routes. This unique specimen was made by a small team led by Jürgen Eberle which had already developed the E-Class All Terrain 4×4². The changes from the standard EQC are different.
The technicians have completely revised the set-up, adopting new suspensions and significantly lifting the car off the ground. The track has been widened and the EQC 4 × 4² has 20-inch wheels with Cooper Zeon 285/50 tires. Overall, the ground clearance increases by 153mm over the standard EQC to 293mm. The angle of attack is 31.8 degrees and the departure angle is 33 degrees. The back angle is 24.2 degrees. The car is capable of overcoming fords of 400 mm.
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Traction, of course, it’s on 4 wheels. No mention of any technical differences. The basis, therefore, is that of the standard EQC. This means a powertrain consisting of two asynchronous motors (one for each axis) capable of developing a maximum power of 300 kW (408 hp) and a torque of 765 Nm. To feed the whole package 80 kWh battery. Given the changes, the autonomy can only be lower than that of the canonical model. A distance that will go down even more using the car to its fullest potential on off-road sections.
No series commercialization is planned but it is an interesting example of the electric’s capabilities even in demanding driving situations.
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