Mercedes-Benz
Model name: F-Cell? Roadster？ concept
Year: 2009
The first car recognized in the world was launched by Mercedes-Benz. 1886, karl benz invented the world's first three-wheeled car and obtained a patent, so he was also called "the inventor of the car". The car is named: Mercedes-Benz 1, with rear-drive layout, equipped with a single-cylinder four-stroke gasoline engine, with a maximum power of 0.8 HP and a top speed of only16 km/h.
Berta Ben Ci, the wife of Carl Benz, and her two sons drove the modified version of Mercedes-Benz No.3 back to her mother's house, which is 104 km away, to prove that cars are more practical and convenient than horse-drawn carts. I believe everyone is already familiar with it. Let's take a look at this F-Cell today. Roadster？ The concept car is also to commemorate the classic Mercedes-Benz 1 and that great story.
Unlike other concept cars to show off their strength, F-Cell? Roadster？ Concept concept car is not only to pay tribute to history, but also to study and train trainers in Mercedes-Benz factory.
F-Cell？ Roadster？ This concept car is designed in a retro style. To commemorate the Mercedes-Benz 1 in 1886, although the car is equipped with four wheels, each wheel is designed with large-size multi-spoke horse wheels, and the body is made of fiberglass. At the same time, the car is controlled by wire technology, so it has the same joystick design as Mercedes-Benz 1, replacing the familiar steering wheel. The carriage is also equipped with a set of carbon fiber bucket seats, which are wrapped in pure hand-sewn leather.
In order to perfectly combine retro style with new technology, the car is equipped with a set of 1.2 kW emission-free fuel cell system with a top speed of 25km/h and a maximum cruising range of 350 km.
The head of the training department of Mercedes-Benz factory said: "This car is definitely an impressive concept car, and the surface of sustainable transportation and new energy fields has become an important project of our vocational training.
"At the same time, having the classic design elements of Mercedes-Benz 1 not only makes young people understand the greatness of history, but also inspires the initiative and creativity of these new generations."
Plan cells from F? Roadster？ At the beginning of the concept car project, about 150 students and related students spent one year researching and developing, and then the training of the project also involved junior employees in the fields of automobile mechatronics, model building, electronics, painting technology, manufacturing machinery, product design and internal appointment.
This is probably the least BMW-like BMW model. If it weren't for the logo on the front face and the iconic kidney grille, no one would recognize this as a BMW, even a concept car.
German BMW Motor Works (Bavarian Motor Works)
Model name: BMW? Z2 1”？ Just? 4/2"
Year: 1995
The car made its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995. This interesting-looking convertible is called BMW? Just? 4/2, which is called Z2 1 in BMW. In the same year, a Z 18 concept car was released. Are they all made by BMW? Technik department develops and designs, Z2 1 pays attention to driving pleasure, and Z 18 takes care of those adventurous crossing enthusiasts.
Z2 1 and Z 18 have not been officially mass-produced. The main reason is that BMW was nervously preparing to release the BMW Z3. BMW? Z2 1 was originally just an interesting proposal, which was simple, fun to drive and affordable for two people. BMW hopes to build such a car so that more customers can have an interesting big toy.
That's why it looks nothing like a BMW. Unlike other roadsters under this brand, BMW? The purpose of Z2 1 is to develop a high-performance car without any decoration. Finally, many parts of the car are exposed, and even the conventional door panels can be removed.
Of course, the premise of this design is safety and legality. Some data show that the car plan is mainly aimed at the British market. Because of the very tolerant road safety regulations in Britain, the development of similar models in that period was very strong, such as the well-known British brand Morgan. And BMW has obviously seen the potential of this market, and wants to launch an open cockpit product that can bring fun to drivers.
Speaking of driving pleasure, Z2 1 is undoubtedly successful, although the car is equipped with BMW K? 1 100 The maximum power of a four-cylinder engine on a motorcycle is only 100 horsepower. BMW said at the time: As long as the car is light, you don't need much horsepower to have fun.
Facts have proved that they are not wrong. The curb weight of Z2 1 is only 550kg, and its engine is installed at the rear of the vehicle and driven by the rear wheel. The acceleration time of 0- 100km/h is only 6 seconds, and the top speed can reach180 km/h. Its "pocket" size makes it have a go-kart-like control experience.
It may seem a bit "crude", but this does not prove that designers and engineers have not made great efforts. For example, the inconspicuous miniature "windshield" in front of the seat has a slightly upturned edge, allowing airflow to fly over the passenger's head, and is designed as a large glass panel in the front of the car, so that you can hide in the lower part of the seat and see the road ahead.
However, it is a pity that although this car has received high attention after its release, it will still face more difficulties when it is sold and officially put on the road. At that time, BMW was also keen on the release of the BMW Z3 model. Obviously, the Z3 has a wider audience, so in the end, this interesting model only stays in the concept car stage.
The car was officially launched at the 20 1 1 Frankfurt Motor Show, and made its domestic debut at the 20 13 Guangzhou Motor Show. It can be said that it is the closest to formal mass production among the three concept cars today. Originally, it was planned to produce 999 vehicles in limited quantities, and the price of each vehicle was about RMB 8 1400 yuan.
Audi
Model name: urban? Concept? Spyder
Year: 20 1 1 year
Whether it is the appearance or the original research and development concept, this Audi urban? Concept? Spyder concept cars are similar to the previous BMW Z2 1. However, compared with the Z2 1 model, the car's appearance and interior are more exquisite, and it also adds a sense of technology to the simple and retro style. Audi officially positioned this car as a brand-new model, with advanced concept, integrating many concepts such as sports car, recreational vehicle and city car.
Maybe we are used to Audi's family design now, and it's a bit boring to just change the size, so the city? Concept? Spyder concept car looks quite novel, but in fact, careful observation can still find many classic design elements of Audi brand.
Audi urban? Concept? Spyder concept car adopts carbon fiber single structure design, and the whole body is made of carbon fiber material, so the curb weight of the whole car is only 480kg, which is even lighter than the previous BMW Z2 1. Four independent 2 1 inch wheels are connected to the outside of the car body, and the wheels are wrapped by composite protective devices, which is also one of the highlights of the car.
It is reported that the design concept of four-wheel external car also follows the essence of the "Silver Arrow" racing car, the king of this field in the 1930s, and strictly follows the principles of light weight, high efficiency and simplicity. The end result is a concept car with no extra weight, a concept car focusing on pure motion characteristics.
Of course, the appearance is not only these highlights, but also new design features inspired by the aviation industry, including a circular windshield without columns. In addition, the door of the car also adopts fighter-style design, the lower part is sealed and the upper part is opened, so passengers need to step into the cockpit, which is very ceremonial.
In terms of interior design, the car is equipped with two seats with low positions and slightly staggered, which Audi described as a brand-new 1+ 1 seat design. Although the interior design looks simple, the whole interior is made of high-quality materials, including carbon fiber and aluminum. In addition, the cockpit is made of carbon fiber reinforced composite (CFRP), and the underframes of the two seats are integrated together, which makes the structure extremely light and strong.
As a concept car designed for crowded urban traffic, Audi Urban? Concept pure electric drive. The car is equipped with two motors, with a maximum power output of 15kW(20PS) and a peak torque output of 47Nm. According to the official data released by Audi, the acceleration time of 0- 100km/h is only 6 seconds, the top speed is 100km/h, and the maximum cruising range is 73 kilometers. In terms of charging, the charging time from 0 to 80% is 20 minutes and the slow charging time is 1 hour under the condition of high voltage fast charging. The car is equipped with a 90kg lithium-ion battery behind the driver's seat, with a battery capacity of 7. 1 kWh.
Although the car looks no different from the production car in all aspects, it is a pity that it has not been mass-produced for some reason.
Today, I will take you back to the unique concept car representing BBA brand. Usually, people pay attention to concept cars, perhaps more because they want to know what a brand-new model will look like and what are the highlights. But in fact, in addition to those concept cars that eventually evolved into production cars, there are still many models with special significance that have not been understood by everyone. In the future, we will continue to collect and count interesting and meaningful conceptual models to introduce to you. Interested friends don't forget to pay attention to luxury cars, so stay tuned.
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