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Sonntag, 21.Februar 2010MB Passion meets Mercedes-Benz Head of Design Gorden Wagener. He explained exclusive to us, the design of the new F 800 Style research vehicle. The F 800 Style celebrates his world premiere, at the Auto Salon in Geneva, from March 4 to 14.
A synthesis of green technology and stylish-sporty design, the F 800 Style impressively [...]
F 800 Style – PRE-SAFE 360° improves safety in rear-end collisions
Sonntag, 21.Februar 2010While the Traffic Jam Assistant heightens active safety, simply because the driver is able to stay alert longer, the innovative protective system known as PRE-SAFE 360° further improves passive safety.
PRE-SAFE 360° was realized for the first time in the ESF 2009 experimental safety vehicle from Mercedes-Benz, which was a world first, and it is [...]
F 800 Style – DISTRONIC PLUS Traffic Jam Assistant
Sonntag, 21.Februar 2010Now more than ever, mobility has become an indispensable part of everyday life in modern societies, and people are therefore spending more and more time on the move — especially in cars. With this in mind, Mercedes-Benz assigns especially high priority to making the driving experience as comfortable and safe as possible.
An important contribution is [...]
Technical data of the Mercedes-Benz F 800 Style with F-CELL
Sonntag, 21.Februar 2010Technical data of the Mercedes-Benz F 800 Style with F-CELL
• Length (mm) 4,738
• Width (mm) 1,938
• Height (mm) 1,445
• Wheelbase (mm) 2,924
• Trunk capacity (l) 440
• Inertia class (kg) 1,700
• Tires 215/45R20
• Rated output (kW/hp) Approx. 100/136
• Rated torque (Nm) Approx. 290
• Acceleration 0–100 km/h (sec) 11
• Maximum speed (km/h) 180*
• Hydrogen consumption (kg/100 km) 0.9**
• Total CO2 (g/km min–max) 0
• Range (km) NEDC Approx. 600
• Energy content of [...]
F 800 Style – Innovativ operating and display system “cam touchpad”
Sonntag, 21.Februar 2010In addition to a multi drive platform that is unparalleled for large sedans and the combination of different alternative drive technologies, features the F 800 Style some other technological innovations.
One of these innovations is the brand new HMI (Human Machine Interface) operating and display system featuring with cam touchpad. The display unit in [...]
Technical data of the Mercedes-Benz F 800 Style with Plug-in Hybrid
Sonntag, 21.Februar 2010Technical data of the Mercedes-Benz F 800 Style with Plug-in Hybrid
• Length (mm) 4,738
• Width (mm) 1,938
• Height (mm) 1,445
• Wheelbase (mm) 2,924
• Trunk capacity (l) 440
• Inertia class (kg) 1,700
• Tires 215/45R20
• Displacement (l) 3.5
• Rated output of gasoline engine (kW/hp) Approx. 220/300
• Rated output of electric motor (kW/hp) Approx. 80/109
• Total output (kW/hp) Approx. 300/409
• Acceleration 0–100 km/h (sec) 4.8
• Maximum speed (km/h) 250*
• Electric maximum [...]
Mercedes-Benz research vehicle F 800 Style – Pioneering upper-range sedan with “green” technology and avant-garde design
Sonntag, 21.Februar 2010Mercedes-Benz’ F 800 Style research vehicle is showing the future of premium automobiles from a new perspective:
The five-seat upper-range sedan combines highly efficient drive technologies with unparalleled safety and convenience features and an emotive design idiom, which interprets current Mercedes-Benz styling in line with the brand’s hallmark attribute of cultivated sportiness. The F 800 [...]
Fascinating research vehicles
Mittwoch, 17.Februar 2010How will we drive in the future? Mercedes-Benz has made this vision a reality: Research vehicles with the abbreviation ‚F‘.
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In 1991 the F100 was the first [...]
Mercedes-Benz F 700 – The future of the superior touring sedan
Donnerstag, 14.Januar 2010With its F 700 research car, Mercedes-Benz redefines the idea of effortless, superior refinement: this concept for a future luxurious touring sedan shows how outstanding riding quality can be combined with high levels of environmental friendliness, and good performance with exceptionally low fuel consumption.
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Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS – Battery-powered electric drive plus range extender
Sonntag, 3.Januar 2010The near-series Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS electric car combines environment-friendly electric mobility in the city with unrestricted suitability for long-distance driving. This is made possible by the combination of the battery-electric drive with a combustion engine.
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Highlights of 2009
Donnerstag, 31.Dezember 2009Here are the highlights of 2009.
We wish you all a good start into the new year 2010!
January
Mercedes-Benz presented at the Detroit International MotorShow, the new E-Class, the pacemaker when it comes to safety, comfort and environmental compatibility in this market segment. With more than 20 new or further technical developments, this saloon further consolidates [...]
Four cars rolled into one: Vario Research Car
Samstag, 5.Dezember 2009Four cars rolled into one – variability was very much to the fore when Mercedes-Benz developed the concept of the Vario Research Car (VRC) which celebrated its much-acclaimed premiere at the Geneva Motor Show (March 9 – 19, 1995). The VRC can be converted into a different type of car within minutes.
No matter what sort [...]
Battery-powered electric drive plus range extender – Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS: Piggy-backed for more range
Mittwoch, 2.September 2009The near-series Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS electric car combines environment-friendly electric mobility in the city with unrestricted suitability for long-distance driving.
This is made possible by the combination of the battery-electric drive with a combustion engine. The range extender gives the BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS a total range of up to 600 kilometres, with 100 [...]
1981: Mercedes-Benz presented to the public the research car “Auto 2000″
Dienstag, 1.September 2009In the late 1970s the Federal German Ministry for Research and Technology launched the “Auto 2000” project in which several carmakers participated.
Fuel consumption was not supposed to exceed eleven liters per 100 km (21.3 mpg) for a vehicle with a curb weight of up to 2150 kilograms – a very ambitious target in [...]
A new driving sensation – Mercedes-Benz F 200 Imagination
Samstag, 29.August 2009Design for innovations – this was the slogan that had accompanied development of the F 200 Imagination concept study which DaimlerChrysler took the wraps off at the Paris Motor Show in 1996. The two-door coupé was brimming with groundbreaking systems for improving safety and comfort in passenger cars, and afforded visitors to the show a [...]
Research vehicle F 500 Mind – Automotive technology of the future
Samstag, 15.August 2009At the 37th Tokyo Motor Show Mercedes-Benz will present its new F 500 research vehicle which provides insights into the automotive technology of tomorrow and beyond.
Packaged as a modern four-door fastback saloon, the F 500 Mind mobile research lab showcases more than a dozen ideas for enhancing safety, drive technology and comfort. The raft of [...]
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