Mercedes Bionic car:The Nemo lookalike

merve_extreme · 30th June 2005, 02:43

This is the car and below

Its inspiration(the tropical Boxfish)

Allegedly inspired by a tropical fish, Mercedes-Benz unpacked its newest sustainable mobility concept vehicle at the recent DaimlerChrysler Innovation Symposium in Washington, D.C.

Dubbed the Bionic Car, the concept Mercedes-Benz fuses the biologically aerodynamic and space-efficient shape of nature’s boxfish with man-made diesel power and emission-control technology. By emulating the contours of the boxfish, the Bionic Car achieves a drag coefficient of just 0.19. Likewise, mimicking the skeletal structure of the fish yields impressive body rigidity, crash protection and light weight (approximately 15 percent lighter than a Mercedes A-Class). The car accommodates four passengers and luggage in an interior with muted marine colors and soft-touch suede and rubber surfaces.

Mercedes’ Bionic Car concept draws its biological inspiration and efficient engineering from the tropical boxfish.

Drive is provided by a 2.0-liter, common-rail direct-injection four-cylinder diesel routed through a continuously variable automatic transmission. The engine produces 140 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque, good for a claimed 70 mpg and a 7.9-second 0-to-60-mph sprint.

The powerplant choice reflects DaimlerChrysler’s corporate philosophy, which emphasizes clean diesel technology with hybrids as a bridge to fuel cells. The Bionic Car lowers nitrogen oxide emissions by 80 percent through “selective catalytic reduction,” a process in which a urea solution (the organic compound found in urine) is sprayed into the catalytic converter in precise quantities. It reacts with nitrogen oxides, converting them into harmless nitrogen and water. Combined with a diesel particulate filter, the system returns emissions performance exceeding the most stringent U.S. and European requirements.

To aid in drag reduction, rear/side mirrors are replaced by video cameras with displays on the A-pillars and center stack. A panoramic—if impractical— windshield extends into the roof, the seats are comfortable and the ride soft.

Shan2nu · 30th June 2005, 03:08

Wasn't Nemo a clown fish?

Wow, a CD of .19 is amazing. 2ltr engine and 140bhp. Nice.

Shan2nu

Stratos · 30th June 2005, 09:24

That actually looks like a mixture of a Renault Bepop/Bebob (spellcheck) and a Honda Insight.

merve_extreme · 30th June 2005, 10:18

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Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Wasn't Nemo a clown fish?

Wow, a CD of .19 is amazing. 2ltr engine and 140bhp. Nice.

Shan2nu

yes it definately was a clown fish hence i mentioned nemo lookalike.

30th June 2005, 02:43	#1
merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Mercedes Bionic car:The Nemo lookalike This is the car and below Its inspiration(the tropical Boxfish) Allegedly inspired by a tropical fish, Mercedes-Benz unpacked its newest sustainable mobility concept vehicle at the recent DaimlerChrysler Innovation Symposium in Washington, D.C. Dubbed the Bionic Car, the concept Mercedes-Benz fuses the biologically aerodynamic and space-efficient shape of nature’s boxfish with man-made diesel power and emission-control technology. By emulating the contours of the boxfish, the Bionic Car achieves a drag coefficient of just 0.19. Likewise, mimicking the skeletal structure of the fish yields impressive body rigidity, crash protection and light weight (approximately 15 percent lighter than a Mercedes A-Class). The car accommodates four passengers and luggage in an interior with muted marine colors and soft-touch suede and rubber surfaces. Mercedes’ Bionic Car concept draws its biological inspiration and efficient engineering from the tropical boxfish. Drive is provided by a 2.0-liter, common-rail direct-injection four-cylinder diesel routed through a continuously variable automatic transmission. The engine produces 140 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque, good for a claimed 70 mpg and a 7.9-second 0-to-60-mph sprint. The powerplant choice reflects DaimlerChrysler’s corporate philosophy, which emphasizes clean diesel technology with hybrids as a bridge to fuel cells. The Bionic Car lowers nitrogen oxide emissions by 80 percent through “selective catalytic reduction,” a process in which a urea solution (the organic compound found in urine) is sprayed into the catalytic converter in precise quantities. It reacts with nitrogen oxides, converting them into harmless nitrogen and water. Combined with a diesel particulate filter, the system returns emissions performance exceeding the most stringent U.S. and European requirements. To aid in drag reduction, rear/side mirrors are replaced by video cameras with displays on the A-pillars and center stack. A panoramic—if impractical— windshield extends into the roof, the seats are comfortable and the ride soft.
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30th June 2005, 03:08	#2
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Wasn't Nemo a clown fish? Wow, a CD of .19 is amazing. 2ltr engine and 140bhp. Nice. Shan2nu
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30th June 2005, 09:24	#3
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,620 Thanked: 1,598 Times View My Garage	That actually looks like a mixture of a Renault Bepop/Bebob (spellcheck) and a Honda Insight.
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