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Mercedes-Benz F 700 Concept
Mercedes-Benz's F 700 research car -- a diesel/gasoline-powered, fuel-efficient, full-on luxury touring car that makes its world debut today in Frankfurt, is a rolling statement of things to come from Benz.

The F 700 introduces the DIESOTTO drive system, a twin-turbocharged, common-rail direct-injection, four-cylinder engine that is able to match the performance of Mercedes' current S-Class equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 or 3.0-liter turbodiesel by delivering 238 horsepower. A 20 horsepower electric motor assists the engine primarily in stop and go traffic, increasing fuel efficiency and combining with the combustion engine to produce 295 lb-ft of torque. The DIESOTTO system works much like a conventional diesel when starting and under full load -- that is combustion is completed without the aid of a spark plug. Under low and medium engine speeds, however, the engine acts as a normal internal combustion unit. The result is a 7.5 second run from 0-62 mph and fuel consumption of just over 44 mpg.

Additionally, the PRE-SCAN suspension system, monitors the road ahead for surface condition and automatically compensates for less-than-even terrain. The system works via two laser sensors in the front headlamps that are able to gauge the roadway ahead, allowing the control unit to set specific hydraulic pressure and flow levels for each individual wheel. Lasers are also used in the doors to scan the area they are opened into. Should the door near contact with an object in its path, a hydraulic cylinder stops its movement. Read Article
Mercedes-Benz F 700 Concept



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zairnaimzairnaim - 9/11/2007 1:27:14 PM
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omg you are right

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zairnaimzairnaim - 9/11/2007 1:28:00 PM
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omg you are right

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HyundaiHyundai - 9/11/2007 3:12:14 PM
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SevorbeupstryIsBackSevorbeupstryIsBack - 9/12/2007 3:43:27 AM
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Shut it already..

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Threepoint1415926Threepoint1415926 - 9/13/2007 2:16:41 AM
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Perhaps they dont show it because the rear is ugly... just like it is on the Lexus.

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PorschinatorPorschinator - 9/11/2007 1:21:45 PM
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Now THATS a grill!!!

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EL34EL34 - 9/11/2007 1:25:25 PM
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Looks like MB has taken futuristic lines and mixed them with the 1930's to produce a new modern classic.

Well done Mercedes-Benz!

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PorschinatorPorschinator - 9/11/2007 1:26:49 PM
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I like The SIMS character on the dash. Driving buddy? lol It is a concept so it is supposed to inspire and create emotions good or bad. Then feed off that input. I agree with Xero on the resemblence. This will not make production but intended for what I stated.

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HyundaiHyundai - 9/11/2007 2:14:11 PM
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What a revolting car!

Yes, that rear-end IS lifted from a Lexus SC.

http://images.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2007/112_0709_05z+mercedes_benz_f700_concept+rear_overhead_view.jpg

VS.

http://web2.lexus.ee/Images/lex_70_lars_gall_w6_sc_a_tcm215-29602.jpg

People will probably try and avoiding the comparison in order to make MB look immune from "copying" ideas.

It's OK, MB, everyone does it, including you.

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BMW995BMW995 - 9/11/2007 2:14:44 PM
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I think Motor Trend has it backwards.
Under load the spark is activated,
during cruising the spark is deactivated in this HCCI engine.
If any of you guys think I'm wrong please comment.
Nevertheless, a great concept from MBenz.

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BillBill - 9/11/2007 2:17:19 PM
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Who cares what this thing looks like? It's a RESEARCH CAR. They're not meant to look good.

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HyundaiHyundai - 9/11/2007 3:05:39 PM
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Uhhhhh... Worst post ever? Hey, let's experiment with different variations of UGLY!


BillBill - 9/11/2007 5:43:32 PM
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Wow you're one weird dude. This is a concept car. The real car, if it will get the green light, will undergo "design testing" amongst a variety of audiences to ensure that it will appeal and be styled properly.


BillBill - 9/11/2007 5:43:50 PM
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Wow you're one weird dude. This is a concept car. The real car, if it will get the green light, will undergo "design testing" amongst a variety of audiences to ensure that it will appeal and be styled properly.


HyundaiHyundai - 9/11/2007 7:22:16 PM
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Correct! It actually looks like a dog that has gotten beaten for years into submission.

I love how when Toyota comes out with an ugly concept, people like Bill are all over it calling it ugly (in cases, yes, some Toyota concepts are quite ugly). HOWEVER, when Mercedes-Benz comes out with a concept, it receives hordes of defense.

"Who cares what it looks like?"

The freaking public cares what it looks like, which is WHY M-B released it to the public. Maybe M-B wants our opinion!

Here's mine: It's UGLY!

UGLY! And there is nothing you can do to hide this fact, Billy, you blind and insecure Merc-lover.

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HyundaiHyundai - 9/11/2007 9:59:31 PM
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Ladies and Gentleman,


The Mercedes-Benz Armadillo AMG!

http://wfscnet.tamu.edu/tcwc/Herps_online/Photo_Albums/Misc/images/armadillo.jpg

Ta-da!

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lexuscrazylexuscrazy - 9/11/2007 10:18:52 PM
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it's nice but ispired by lexus SC430

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SevorbeupstryIsBackSevorbeupstryIsBack - 9/12/2007 3:46:08 AM
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This car is not about design, really it isn't. In history, all F-concepts looked bad but who cares? It's all about the new technologies!

240 hp out of 1.8 liter Petrol is just amazing, Mercedes has some of the best engineers in the world. This is not evolutionary but revolutionary. This system is better than any stupid hybrid. Everybody will copy them.

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ozibalaozibala - 9/12/2007 5:11:13 AM
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Looks like a turtle with a tiger's head to me

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ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 9/12/2007 9:22:56 AM
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I think its weird. not quite sure what to think. Its futuristic concepts are great, but I don't like the styling cues...

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