Mercedes-Benz F 800 Style Concept

Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Production	Concept car only
Class	Sedan
Engine	one combustion engine and one electric

The Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept was a concept car presented by the German brand at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

Overview

The F 800 Style is a five-seat upper-range sedan that is powered by efficient drive technologies and expresses the new design language of Mercedes-Benz, the one that should feature in the brand's future 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.

Design

Long wheelbase, short body overhangs, and a coupe-like roof line are the main features of the F 800 Style research vehicle.

Engine and Drivetrain

F 800 Style Plug-in Hybrid
Powered by a V6 gasoline engine the Plug-in Hybrid version of the concept vehicle has an output of approximately 220 kW (300 hp). It features the next-generation direct injection and a hybrid module with an output of about 80 kW (109 hp), delivering a total power of around 300 kW (409 hp).
The F 800 Style has a drive range of 30 kilometres 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 F 800 Style is able to reach a top speed of 250 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. In the electric mode the concept reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h.
F 800 Style F-CELL
The F 800 Style can also be driven using an electric drive based on fuel cell technology. This version has a maximum power output of 100 kW and a torque of 290 Nm. The concept car is able to reach a maximum speed of 180 km/h (electronically limited). The use of the fuel cell technology gives this F 800 Style a range of almost 600 kilometres, with 5.2 kilograms of hydrogen.