Mercedes-Benz has revived the experimental fiberglass-bodied C111-II from the 70s as a flashy new electrical idea. Gorgeous to the core, this two-seat hypercar has a really dramatic look on the inside and outside. Similar to the ultra-futuristic Imaginative and prescient AVTR, this one christened Imaginative and prescient One-Eleven has the modernized model of the jammed profile within the type of a rounded roofline and rounded flared fenders.
The idea was revealed on the Mercedes’ “Design No.5” artistic occasion, bearing the identical vivid orange hues sported by the 12 experimental C111 autos. One have a look at this four-wheeled damsel and it comes as no shock the thoughts behind this creation is none aside from Andrea Bruno, Lead Exterior Designer at Maserati.
Designer: Mercedes-Benz and Andrea Bruno
The entrance and the rear of the One-Eleven have a sci-fi really feel with an array of LED headlights that illuminate the highway forward and the center part beams customized messages for different drivers to see. Transfer to the again of the automobile and also you’ll see related panels. The facet profile is nailed down with a cool dual-ridge diffuser and ambient blue lighting alongside the rear wheels.
Aerodynamic tuning is on the coronary heart of this machine by the German automotive large. There are three air intakes behind the headlamps, windshield at an angle of 70 levels and twin air vents to optimize the aerodynamic efficiency at excessive speeds and on tight curves. Moreover, the electrical motor housed on the rear is intelligently fed by the cool air directed through the vents behind the doorways. Downforce is achieved with the massive spoiler that additional optimizes how the automotive sticks to the tarmac.
Similar to the half-a-century-old predecessor, One-Eleven has swanky gull-winged doorways. On opening them, the retro-inspired inside reveals itself. There’s an ultra-wide digital show identical to on the entrance grille, topped by an F1-styled yoke steering wheel and the spacecraft-inspired bucket seats trimmed in silver diamond quilting and orange leather-based crafted from recycled materials. In accordance with Mercedes, the idea can drive ahead in two totally different modes – Race and Lounge. The previous has a greater HUD view for clear imaginative and prescient whereas the latter reconfigures for a laid-back association for driving consolation.
One-Eleven comes is propelled ahead with a completely electrical powertrain using a single axial-flux motor. Sure, that’s the identical expertise utilized in Koenigsegg’s Quark electrical motor. This motor is best than the radial-flux motor since they’ve manner higher tech for peak efficiency and effectivity with out compromising the mechanical operation. Though Mercedes hasn’t revealed any tech specs of the idea, nonetheless loaded with this superior electrical motor, the trip ought to outperform most opponents. As an added perk, the compact measurement of the motor frees up house for storing baggage.
