Mercedes-Benz F700 Research Car
Each auto maker releases a concept or research car to give their customers the picture of what they can look forward to in the future. Usually, these concept cars are featured with the latest technology in the present time or even the technologies that are in development, as well as unique styling. And then these concept cars are brought to auto shows so that the automaker will be able to gauge the reaction of the people towards their probable upcoming car models.
Mercedes Benz presents the new F700 with the following features:
- LED lighting front and rear
- Active PRE-SCAN suspension for better handling and ride comfort
- Active Body Control
- Display screen mounted in the front seat headrests
- 20” 3D LCD monitor for the rear passengers
This new Mercedes concept vehicle is equipped with the automaker's new SERVO-HMI (Human-Machine Interface) system which displays vehicle information at the base of the windshield. It is a replacement to their old Command system, including the traditional HVAC and multimedia controls.
Critical vehicle controls are also provided, including the DISTRONIC PLUS active cruise control system which can be accessed through a scroll wheel mounted on the steering wheel.
As with the drivetrain, the new Mercedes Benz F700 Research Car is equipped with a tiny 1.8 L direct-injection “DIESOTTO” four-cylinder gasoline engine. It’s quite astonishing that this large luxury car is run by a small motor. But, we should be reminded of the use of sequential turbocharging along with a dual-mode hybrid system. This has been prevalent in some of the current cars around, like Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and BMW X6 ActiveHybrid.
Also impressive is the 238 HP produced by the tiny gasoline engine. It could even be added with 20 HP with the use of electric motor. Of course these numbers won't be as impressive when it will be compared with other powerful Mercedes Benz models. However, it is by fact enough to propel the F700 to 60 MPH in just 7.5 seconds.
The F700 Research Car also complies with what is in demand these days. It offers efficient fuel economy in consuming only 5.3 L of gasoline per 100 Km (equivalent to 44.3 MPG). And, the emission is only 127 grams of C02 in each kilometer.
According to dailytech.com, Daimler Chrysler board member Dr. Thomas Weber said, “Out goal is to make the gasoline-powered car just as economical in consumption as the diesel. The new DIESOTTO concept is a major step in that direction, combining the best properties of the spark-ignition engine and diesel engine.”
“Researchers and developers need challenges and great goals… For this reason we think much farther ahead at Mercedes-Benz: we are going to combine the strengths and advantages of both combustion principles in one innovative engine concept. The DIESOTTO drive is major step forward,” he added.
Luxury is ever present in the new F700, as it is what Mercedes Benz has been known. Though there are flaws seen, like the shape of the steering wheel and other interior designs, for sure there shall be innovations based from the viewers’ feedbacks. And we can be sure that Mercedes will produce a much better production version.
Critical vehicle controls are also provided, including the DISTRONIC PLUS active cruise control system which can be accessed through a scroll wheel mounted on the steering wheel.
As with the drivetrain, the new Mercedes Benz F700 Research Car is equipped with a tiny 1.8 L direct-injection “DIESOTTO” four-cylinder gasoline engine. It’s quite astonishing that this large luxury car is run by a small motor. But, we should be reminded of the use of sequential turbocharging along with a dual-mode hybrid system. This has been prevalent in some of the current cars around, like Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid and BMW X6 ActiveHybrid.
Also impressive is the 238 HP produced by the tiny gasoline engine. It could even be added with 20 HP with the use of electric motor. Of course these numbers won't be as impressive when it will be compared with other powerful Mercedes Benz models. However, it is by fact enough to propel the F700 to 60 MPH in just 7.5 seconds.
The F700 Research Car also complies with what is in demand these days. It offers efficient fuel economy in consuming only 5.3 L of gasoline per 100 Km (equivalent to 44.3 MPG). And, the emission is only 127 grams of C02 in each kilometer.
According to dailytech.com, Daimler Chrysler board member Dr. Thomas Weber said, “Out goal is to make the gasoline-powered car just as economical in consumption as the diesel. The new DIESOTTO concept is a major step in that direction, combining the best properties of the spark-ignition engine and diesel engine.”
“Researchers and developers need challenges and great goals… For this reason we think much farther ahead at Mercedes-Benz: we are going to combine the strengths and advantages of both combustion principles in one innovative engine concept. The DIESOTTO drive is major step forward,” he added.
Luxury is ever present in the new F700, as it is what Mercedes Benz has been known. Though there are flaws seen, like the shape of the steering wheel and other interior designs, for sure there shall be innovations based from the viewers’ feedbacks. And we can be sure that Mercedes will produce a much better production version.
posted by Patti @ 11:07 PM
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