At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show Mercedes-Benz will unveil the F800 Style Concept, a five-seat sedan which gives the brand's vision for the future of luxury vehicles, combining efficient drivetrains with an emotional design and innovative safety and technological features.
Mercedes Benz F800 Style ConceptPreviewed at the 2010 Detroit Motor Show with a design sculpture, the F800 has been revealed in all of its details by Mercedes-Benz ahead of its official debut at the next Geneva Motor Show.
The 4.8 meters long sedangives the brand's vision for the next generation premium vehicles, which will be focused on efficiency and technology, combined with an emotional look.
The F800 is characterized by a multi drive platform which allows to use two alternative drive systems — a Plug-in Hybrid or a fuel cell.
The car is powered by a V6 direct injection gasoline engine with an output of approximately 220 kW (300 hp) combined with a hybrid module with an output of about 80 kW (109 hp) so that it delivers a total power of around 300 kW (409 hp).
The lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of >10 kWh can be recharged either at a charging station or a household power socket.
Mercedes Benz F800 Style Concept Mercedes Benz F800 Style ConceptThe F800 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, has a fuel consumption of 2.9 liters of gasoline per 100 km and emits just 68 grams of CO2 per km. When in pure electric mode the top speed is limited to 120 km/h and the range is 30 km.
Mercedes Benz F800 Style Concept Cutaway Mercedes Benz F800 Style Concept Cutaway
Mercedes Benz F800 Style ConceptThe electric module is completely integrated into the housing of the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed transmission. The fuel cell is located in the front, while the compact electric motor is installed near the rear axle.
The lithium-ion battery is located underneath the rear seat, where it takes up little space, creates a low center of gravity.
According to the official information, many innovative technologies showcased on the F800 Style are "close to the series production stage." and some of them will be introduced on the S 500 Plug-in Hybrid with the next-generation S-Class.
The mirror display of the innovative cam touchpad HMI eliminates the differences between close proximity visibility and visibility over longer distances.
