Frankfurt: new products from smart to S-Class

  • Date
    15 - 25 September 2005
  • Description

    At the Frankfurt International Motor Show, the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class from the 221 series celebrates its public world premiere. In the two concept cars "Vision S 350 DIRECT HYBRID" and "Vision S 320 BlueTEC HYBRID", based on the new S-Class, Mercedes-Benz presents forward-looking drive concepts that are as environmentally compatible and economical as they are dynamic. The R-Class (251 series) is shown in Europe for the first time, including the short-wheelbase variant, destined exclusively for European markets. The near-series Vision R 63 AMG and the ML 63 AMG, the first production model equipped with the new 6.2-litre AMG high-performance engine M 156, also have their world premieres. Moreover, Mercedes-AMG presents the convertible variant of the Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG. The high – performance sports car with its 428 kW / 582 hp 5.5-litre supercharged V8 engine and electronically limited top speed of 300 km/h is the fastest open four-seater in the world. Delivery of the small series, a limited edition of 100 units, begins in May 2006. The Viano debuts in the all-wheel-drive 4MATIC variant, which is offered for the two four-cylinder diesel models. Mercedes-Benz also presents the "Viano X-clusive" study with V8 engine and exceptionally high-quality exterior and interior design. smart presents the "crosstown" show car – a vehicle with hybrid drive intended to demonstrate smart's competence in engineering and design.

Dr. Dieter Zetsche, "Vision S 320 BLUETEC HYBRID"
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Dr. Dieter Zetsche
The S 350 DIRECT HYBRID is based on the new V 6 petrol engine.
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S 350 DIRECT HYBRID
Mercedes-Benz Vision R 63 AMG, version with long wheelbase, model series 251. AMG Bodystyling, AMG sports exhaust system...
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Vision R 63 AMG, Grand Sports Tourer/SUV - V 251
Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG, model series 164, 2006 - 2010, presented at the 61st International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfur...
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ML 63 AMG, Off-Roader/Sport Utility Vehicle - W 164
Mercedes-Benz Viano 4MATIC, 639 series, 2005
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Mercedes-Benz Viano 4MATIC
The fastest open-top four-seater in the world: Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet, A 209, 2006
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Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG
The smart showcar crosstown - a vehicle with hybrid drive intended to demonstrate smart's competence in engineering and...
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smart showcar crosstown
Mercedes-Benz S-Class, model series 220, 1999. Technical diagram of a hybrid vehicle with the modules of the drive unit.
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S-Class, Saloon, Hybrid - W/V 220
Mercedes-Benz R-Class, model series 251, 2008. Left: Version with normal wheelbase, cubanite silver metallic (723), tilt...
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R-Class, Grand Sports Tourer/SUV - W/V 251
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