Mercedes-Benz creates bizarre concept car that looks like a 19th century carriage
It takes more than a passing resemblance to a old car, but Mercedes-Benz claims that this roadster could be the car of tomorrow.
Built by 150 students, the car combines traditional design elements with the latest technology.
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So while it has large spoked wheels that goes back to the first Benz Motor Car of 1886, is powered by a hybrid drive using an emissions without fuel.
It can reach a top speed of 15.5 miles per hour and has a range of 220 miles.
The students of Daimler AG has been working on the overall concept, development, assembly and completion of the F-CELL Roadster for a year. The project was created to educate young people in alternative propulsion systems.
The car has a top speed of 15.5 miles i timen
The car is powered by a joystick and operated by an electric motor
They include carbon-fiber bucket seats with hand-stitched leather upholstery and a marked styled fiberglass front section, inspired by Formula One race cars.
The Roadster is controlled with drive-by-wire technology, and a joystick replaces a conventional steering wheel.
"I'm glad to see how much initiative and creativity of young people in this project," Labor Relations Manager Günther Fleig said.
Mercedes-Benz F-CELL Roadster has the same wheels with the first Benz Motor Car
Built by 150 students, the car combines traditional design elements with the latest technology.
So while it has large spoked wheels that goes back to the first Benz Motor Car of 1886, is powered by a hybrid drive using an emissions without fuel.
It can reach a top speed of 15.5 miles per hour and has a range of 220 miles.
The students of Daimler AG has been working on the overall concept, development, assembly and completion of the F-CELL Roadster for a year. The project was created to educate young people in alternative propulsion systems.
They include carbon-fiber bucket seats with hand-stitched leather upholstery and a marked styled fiberglass front section, inspired by Formula One race cars.
The Roadster is controlled with drive-by-wire technology, and a joystick replaces a conventional steering wheel.
"I'm glad to see how much initiative and creativity of young people in this project," Labor Relations Manager Günther Fleig said.
Mercedes-Benz F-CELL Roadster has the same wheels with the first Benz Motor Car
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