The Research Cars of Mercedes-Benz
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Oct 17, 2011
The research cars of Mercedes-Benz
|
Year |
Model |
Engineering tested |
|
1969 |
C 111-I |
Three-rotor Wankel engine, plastic bodywork |
|
1970 |
C 111-II |
Four-rotor Wankel engine |
|
1978 |
Auto 2000 |
Reduction of fuel consumption |
|
1981 |
NAFA |
Compact short-distance vehicle |
|
1991 |
F 100 |
Ergonomics, ambient sensors |
|
1991 |
C 112 |
Dynamic handling, Active Body Control |
|
1995 |
Vario Research Car |
Car body variants, ergonomics, display systems |
|
1996 |
F 200 Imagination |
Drive-by-wire, cockpit design |
|
1997 |
F 300 Life Jet |
Active tilt control, dynamic handling |
|
2002 |
F 400 Carving |
Dynamic handling, active camber adjustment |
|
2003 |
F 500 Mind |
Interior compartment concept, variable door concept, hybrid diesel drive, x-by-wire systems |
|
June 2005 |
Mercedes-Benz bionic car |
Aerodynamics, lightweight design, diesel engine with novel SCR emission control |
|
October 2005 |
F 600 HYGENIUS |
Fuel cell drive, variable operating concept, variable interior design, safety equipment |
|
September 2007 |
F 700 |
DIESOTTO engine, PRE-SCAN suspension, variable deluxe interior compartment concept with REVERSE seat and innovative operating concept |
|
February 2010 |
F 800 Style |
Multiple drive platform for five-seater luxury limousine, Cam-Touch-Pad HMI, graphic distance to empty display “Range on Map” in electric mode, DISTRONIC PLUS traffic jam vehicle follow assist |
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The research cars of Mercedes-Benz
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