Mercedes-Benz-Blog TRIVIA:The Research Cars of Mercedes-Benz - PART IV

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Stuttgart, Germany, Nov 19, 2007

The Research Cars of Mercedes-Benz

Year	Model	Engineering tested
1969	C 111-I	Three-rotor Wankel engine, plastic bodywork
1970	C 111-II	Four-rotor Wankel engine
1978	Auto 2000	Reduction of fuel consumption
1981	NAFA	Compact short-distance vehicle
1991	F 100	Ergonomics, ambient sensors
1991	C 112	Dynamic handling, Active Body Control
1995	Vario Research Car	Car body variants, ergonomics, display systems
1996	F 200 Imagination	Drive-by-wire, cockpit design
1997	F 300 Life Jet	Active tilt control, dynamic handling
2002	F 400 Carving	Dynamic handling, active camber adjustment
2003	F 500 Mind	Interior compartment concept, variable door concept, hybrid diesel drive, x-by-wire systems
June 2005	Mercedes-Benz bionic car	Aerodynamics, lightweight design, novel diesel engine with novel emission control
October 2005	F 600 HYGENIUS	Fuel cell drive, variable operating concept, variable interior design, safety equipment
September 2007	F 700	DIESOTTO engine, PRE-SCAN suspension, variable deluxe interior compartment concept

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