Mercedes-Benz has revealed the Vision One-Eleven idea, which, in accordance with the producer, is a “progressive interpretation of a ’70s brand icon”.

1. Mercedes Vision One-Eleven’s axial-flux motors are developed by Yasa
2. Yasa is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercedes since 2021
3. One-Eleven makes use of battery developed by Mercedes’ Formula 1 division

The new two-seat hypercar, sporting a dramatic monolithic exterior design, gullwing doorways and a flamboyant cockpit with silver upholstery, has been created as a one-off tribute to the agency’s experimental C111, of which 16 examples have been produced over two generations for numerous exams and growth programmes throughout the late Sixties and early ’70s.

To have a good time the brand new idea, Mercedes has created a collection of One-Eleven equipment, together with a weekend bag, sun shades, a hoodie, a cap and a smartphone case, all bearing ‘Limited Edition 1 of 111’ lettering.

Mercedes Benz Vision One-Eleven powertrain 

The Vision One-Eleven makes use of two rear-mounted axial-flux electrical motors from British agency Yasa and a battery with liquid-cooled cylindrical cells and novel cell chemistry developed to be used by Mercedes-AMG’s UK-based Formula 1 division. The idea additionally gives clues to the EV drivetrain developments that Mercedes has earmarked for its upcoming electrical sports activities cars.

The German firm hasn’t launched energy or vary figures for its newest design-led idea, however has mentioned that its uniquely configured drivetrain has “the potential to take electric mobility to a new level of performance and efficiency”.

Chief expertise officer Markus Schafer mentioned: “The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven explores new paths for the future of performance. It offers a motorsport-like power output.”

Axial-flux motors are being developed for large-scale manufacturing by Mercedes and Yasa, and, together with boasting superior energy and torque density than current radial-flux motors, they offer main packaging benefits, because of their slim design.

Yasa says the load of its axial-flux motor is simply one-third that of the radial-flux motors utilized by Mercedes in its present EQ EVs. Based in Oxford, Yasa has been a one hundred pc subsidiary of Mercedes since 2021.

Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven design

The styling of the One-Eleven combines clear surfaced physique varieties and a flush-fitting glass cover with a collection of superior aerodynamic capabilities and particulars that draw closely on the C111 collection. A low-set entrance finish mimics the look of the previous C111 prototypes, with a bluff nostril part that comes with a pixelated grille with spherical headlamps, underscored by a big carbon-fibre splitter.

The One-Eleven’s overt concentrate on aerodynamic effectivity has resulted in three air intakes proper behind the headlamps. Along with this are twin air vents and a steeply raked windshield – 70 levels – that extends to type the entrance part of the roof.

Meanwhile, huge carbon-fibre sills housed throughout the wheelbase mix with wind-cheating ‘blade’ parts and vents behind the doorways to channel cool air in the direction of the motors on the rear.

The easy surfacing of the car’s physique is mixed with closely rounded varieties, together with closely swollen wheel arches which home 275/35 R22 and 315/30 R22 wheels on the entrance and rear, respectively. The outstanding curved aspect panels, that are built-in into the prolonged gullwing doorways, raise excessive to offer quick access to the inside.

The rear of the One-Eleven is dominated by a big spoiler that extends out to extend downforce. A pixelated part mirrors the have a look at the entrance, and there is an extravagant diffuser decrease down.

Mercedes’ chief design officer, Gorden Wagener, likened the arched silhouette of the 4.6m-long supercar to the one-bow design of the road-going EQE and EQS electrical sedans.

Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven inside

Inside, the squabs of the 2 seats are built-in into the ground, with the pedals, leather-bound F1-style steering wheel and seatbacks adjusting to permit the driving force to strike an appropriate driving place – much like that within the F1-engined Mercedes-AMG One hypercar.

The pixelated motif is carried over into the interiors too, with the dashboard getting brushed aluminium surrounds, whereas driver info is housed inside a central touchscreen show that runs Mercedes’ newest MBUX software program and may be prolonged with augmented-reality capabilities.

The silver upholstery of the seats is mixed with white cloth and orange leather-based to offer the One-Eleven a particular color mixture.

The compact housing of the electrical motors on the rear additionally frees up area for a sizeable baggage shelf – hinting on the potential duality of future AMG EV flagships.

Mercedes-Benz EVs in India

Currently, Mercedes-Benz sells two EVs in India – the EQS and the EQB. The former is out there in two variants – the regionally assembled EQS 580 and the fully-imported EQS 53 AMG.

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