Mercedes-Benz reveals F 015 Luxury in Motion concept at CES 2015 - IAB Report

07/01/2015 - 08:42 | ,   | Aravind Jayachandran

Described as a self-driving luxury sedan.

At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Mercedes-Benz has finally revealed their vision of future motoring luxury - the egg-shaped Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion concept.

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Billed as a "future self-driving luxury sedan" the Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion concept previews a host of new technologies that is aimed to revolutionize everyday motoring. With extensive use of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) and other lightweight materials, it weighs 40% lighter than a similarly sized vehicle. At 5,220 mm in length, 2,018 mm in width and 1,524 mm in height, the concept is as long as an S-Class LWB, but wider and taller.

The large dimensions, omission of the B-pillar and short overhangs allowed Mercedes-Benz to integrate a lounge-like cabin that features four rotating seats to allow occupants to interact with each other face-to-face while the car drives itself to the destination. When passengers open the doors, the seats swing outwards by 30 degrees for easy entry and egress.

Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion concept lounge seating official
The large dimensions, omission of the B-pillar and short overhangs allowed Mercedes-Benz to integrate a large lounge-like cabin.

Interaction with the concept takes place through the dashboard, which hosts no less than six individual displays that respond to touch, gesture and eye tracking functions.

Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion concept dashboard
Interacting with the concept takes place through touch and gestures.

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Power for the F 015 Luxury in Motion concept comes from a next generation plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric setup that promises a staggering range of 1,100 km. The two rear-mounted electric motors produce a combined output of 268 bhp and 398 Nm, which help the concept sprint from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, before hitting an electronically-limited top speed of 200 km/h.

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