1. Illustrated Chronicle
  2. Chronicle 1991 - 2000
  3. 1994
  4. 15 March 1994

Presentation of the dynamic handling control system FDR

  • Date
    15 March 1994
  • Description
    Mercedes-Benz presents the new dynamic handling control system in the Swedish town of Arjeplog. Developed in cooperation with Bosch, it celebrates its market launch a year later as the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and represents a further milestone in the development of active safety features for cars.
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Components for the dynamic handling control system (ESP®) of Mercedes-Benz (developed by Mercedes-Benz und Bosch)
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Components for the dynamic handling control system (ESP®)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé, model series 140. The new dynamic handling control system (FDR) developed jointly with Bosch was tested in Arjeplog/Sweden in 1994 and launched on the market a year later under the name "Electronic Stability Program" (ESP®).
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S-Class Coupé - C 140, with and without ESP®
Dynamic handling control system, launched later as the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
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Dynamic handling control system
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