You know, on occasion automakers are able to blend retro styling with new technology surprisingly well in their conceptual designs.
This isn't one of those occasions.
One doesn't look at a Mercedes-Benz like this and immediately picture themselves in it. Although, in fairness, this is only a student project and this Merc isn't about to roll off the assembly line headed for a dealer any time soon. Or ever.
This F-CELL Roadster by Mercedes-Benz is a design that directly references the original automobile from 1886 that was the Benz Patent Motor Car. It comes with a 1.2 kW fuel-cell system, that is emissions-free, with a range of up to 350 km (217 miles).
How do they manage such an impressive range? Well, the car goes only 25 km/h, that's how.
The carriage also features bucket seats made of carbon fiber and covered in hand-stitched leather. It drives by joystick.
The front end is made of a Formula One-based component.
This car is...incongruous. The design here just doesn't make sense.
Your thoughts?
