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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