F 500 Mind research vehicle with hybrid drive

  • Date
    25 October - 5 November 2003
  • Description

    Mercedes-Benz presents the F 500 Mind research vehicle with diesel hybrid drive at the Tokyo Motor Show. A V8 diesel with 184 kW / 250 hp and 560 Nm is combined with an electric motor arranged between the internal combustion engine and modified automatic transmission. When starting off, parking, in stop-and-go traffic and at slow speeds the electric drive, which delivers 50 kW and 300 Nm, takes over and enables locally emission-free driving. The diesel engine engages only when more power is needed. The efficient division of labour reduces fuel consumption by around 20 %.

World premiere at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show 2003: The new Mercedes F 500 Mind research car showcases futuristic automobile technology.
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F 500 Mind
F 500 Mind research car: Rolling research lab for futuristic technology.
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F 500 Mind research car: Rolling research lab for futuristic technology.
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F 500 Mind research car: Rolling research lab for futuristic technology.
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