Mercedes-Benz F800 Explained

F800 Style
Manufacturer:Daimler AG
Production:2009 (Concept car)
Class:Executive car (E)
Body Style:4-door saloon
Layout:Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engine:internal combustion engine and electric motor
3.5L M276 DE35 V6 (F800 Style Plug-in Hybrid)
Fuel-cell powered (F800 Style F-CELL)
Motor:109-hp Permanent magnet electric motor (F800 Style Plug-in Hybrid)
Synchronous Electric Motor (F800 Style F-CELL)
Drivetrain:PHEV (F800 Style Plug-in Hybrid)
Fuel-cell Plug-in Hybrid (F800 Style F-CELL)
Doors:Conventional (Front)
Sliding (Rear)
Related:Mercedes-Benz CLS

The Mercedes-Benz F800 Style is a concept car made by the German brand Mercedes-Benz and first shown at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. It was a preview to the second generation Mercedes-Benz CLS.[1]

Overview

The F800 Style is a 5-seat executive saloon that is powered by efficient drive technologies and expresses the new design language of Mercedes-Benz that would influence several aspects of the brand's subsequent production models. It features a multi drive platform, which is suited for electric drives with fuel cells as well as the use of plug-in hybrids. Long wheelbase, short body overhangs, a coupe-like roof line and the rear sliding doors are the main features of the F800 Style research vehicle.[2] The front of the car is very similar to the SLS AMG model.

Engine and Drivetrain

F800 Style Plug-in Hybrid

Powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, the plug-in hybrid version of the concept vehicle has an output of 2960NaN0. It features the next-generation direct injection and a hybrid module with an output of about 1070NaN0, delivering a total power of around 4030NaN0.[3]

The F800 Style has a drive range of 30km (20miles) solely on electric power thanks to the lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of >10 kWh. The battery can be recharged either at a charging station or a household power socket.

The F800 Style is able to reach a top speed of 250km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. In the electric mode the concept reaches a maximum speed of 120km/h.

F800 Style F-CELL

The F800 Style can also be driven using an electric drive based on fuel cell technology. This version has a maximum power output of 1000NaN0 and a torque of 2900NaN0. The concept car is able to reach a maximum speed of 1801NaN1 (electronically limited). The use of the fuel cell technology gives the car a range of almost 600km (400miles), with 5.2 kilograms of hydrogen.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pullman. Ben. Mercedes F800 Style concept (2010) first pictures. Car. 29 February 2012. 21 February 2011.
  2. http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedkingdom/mpc/mpc_unitedkingdom_website/en/home_mpc/passengercars/home/passenger_cars_world/innovation_new/concept_cars.0011.html Concept Vehicles - Mercedes-Benz Official Page
  3. Web site: Mercedes F800. Auto Express. 29 February 2012. November 2010.