If there is a prototype has left its mark In the long history of Mercedes, that has been the legendary C111 from 1969. Rather, we would have to talk about a family of prototypes, since there were several copies throughout the 70s that followed the same premise: the search for maximum efficiency. with revolutionary centrally placed Wankel and turbodiesel engines. Although they did not reach production, they were true design icons. It is not surprising that several decades later they have served as inspiration for the Mercedes Vision One-Elevena prototype that also wants to mark an era.
This specimen maintains that One-Bow design so characteristic of those models of yesteryear, including a reduced height of only 1,170 mm. Not to mention the orange color that wears his bodywork and that is also inspired by the original. They could not miss their gull-wing doors or the widened wheel arches. In fact, it has been taken to a new level thanks to more fluid forms and devoid of edges. That is precisely what favors having a outstanding aerodynamicsanother of the premises that the C111 were looking for.
It is striking that the entire lower part of the body is prominent and goes in black, something that makes it seem that it blends with the asphalt. The lightning The Mercedes Vision One-Eleven is also of a new generation, with 3D pixelated-looking LED panels, which makes it possible to display personalized messages. The same structure is present both in the front and in the rear, we even see that the lighting extends to the inside of the wheels to achieve a futuristic effect.
The interior is two-seater and just as flashy than the outside. It has two sports seats with a shiny silver upholstery and orange harnesses. It is a vehicle that is prepared for autonomous driving and that can have the seats in an upright position to drive or adopt a more reclined position to enjoy the trip. All the materials in the passenger compartment are the result of recycling and the equipment has been reduced to a minimum so that it is like the inside of a racing car. The leather steering wheel has touch controls, and there’s also a main screen to control the rest of the infotainment.
The Mercedes Vision One-Eleven is fully electric and has a new propulsion system. It consists of two axial flux motors developed with the help of YASA, which are lighter, more compact and more powerful than current radial flow. They are the future of high-performance electric cars, but the star’s firm has not yet wanted to reveal its technical data. Yes, he has taken the opportunity to launch a collection called «Limited Edition 1 of 111» with five products inspired by the prototype and limited to that magical number of units. They are a silver bag, sunglasses, a hoodie, a cap and a case for the iPhone 14 Pro.
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