The Mercedes-Benz F800 Style is a

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made by the German brand

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and first shown at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. It was a preview to the second generation Mercedes-Benz CLS.

Overview

The F800 Style is a 5-seat

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saloon that is powered by efficient drive technologies and expresses the new design language of

that would influence several aspects of the brand's subsequent production 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. Long wheelbase, short body overhangs, a

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-like roof line and the rear

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are the main features of the F800 Style research vehicle. The front of the car is very similar to the SLS AMG model.

Engine and Drivetrain

F800 Style Plug-in Hybrid Powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, the plug-in hybrid version of the concept vehicle has an output of . It features the next-generation direct injection and a hybrid module with an output of about , delivering a total power of around . The F800 Style has a drive range of solely on electric power thanks to the

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with a storage capacity of >10 kWh. The battery can be recharged either at a charging station or a household power socket. The F800 Style is able to reach a top speed of and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. In the electric mode the concept reaches a maximum speed of . F800 Style F-CELL The F800 Style can also be driven using an electric drive based on fuel cell technology. This version has a maximum power output of and a torque of . The concept car is able to reach a maximum speed of (electronically limited). The use of the fuel cell technology gives the car a range of almost , with 5.2 kilograms of hydrogen.

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Overview

Engine and Drivetrain

See also

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