Going Green Is Seriously Seductive In the Mercedes F 800

Mercedes-Benz, like everyone else on the planet, is experimenting with plug-in hybrids. But it’s still betting heavily on hydrogen. Now it’s combined the two in a head-turning high-end “multi-drive” concept car that can run on batteries or a fuel cell.

The F 800 Style builds upon the technology underpinning the S 400 Hybrid and the B-Class F-Cell and wraps it in seriously seductive bodywork. This baby has some go to back up the show, too, provided you stick with the 409-horsepower plug-in hybrid version. Choose the hydrogen fuel cell model and you’re limited to 136 horsepower, which is criminally low in a luxury sedan. At least you can admire its stunning good looks as it creeps by.

Mercedes hybrid is fast and frugal

Sharing its basic underpinnings with the current S400 Hybrid, this plug-in hybrid is again thwarting critics by meshing eye-melting design with all the goodness of green technology. Showing off the firm's latest drivetrain developments, the F800 is powered by both an 81kW electric motor and a 223kW 3-litre V6. Running in conjunction, Mercedes claims this set-up will give the F800 a combined fuel economy figure of 2.42l/100km with CO2 emissions at a miserly 68g/km.

Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept

F800 Style Concept will be the model that takes the CLS-Class to a futuristic and a new modern era, by being significantly different than it’s predecessors and with lots and lots of innovations especially in the interior.

The first thing we observe is the exterior which looks compact and sporty but with great sense of style, which is something that Mercedes always treated with respect.The lateral and frontal sides have a nervous look, the headlights with LED tech adopted a totally different look than the previousMercedes versions, also the rear doors are sliding so that it seems like a car from another world because it unveils an almost unbelievable interior with the central pillar missing. Another aspect that will make you tingle are the rims, with a severe design but with some sneaky details giving the impression that even when the car is stopped looks like it’s running.

So, now we just have to wait for the Geneva Auto Show to come and clear our eyes this beautiful exhibit, until then see the gallery below.

2010 ART Mercedes G55 AMG G streetline

2010 ART Mercedes G55 AMG G streetline

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes Green Car

Mercedes drives to the future

THE streets of Monaco are no strangers to momentous motoring events - but the latest has been something of a silent revolution.

On the roads around the marina leading up to the famous Rascasse corner Mercedes has been revealing production ready versions of its electric cars.

At a glance they look like everyday versions of the smart city car and the B-Class hatchback.

In reality they are packed with technology set to make them the cars of the future.

Within months the smart Electric Drive will be on the road in British cities as the race towards alternative power moves up a gear.

The B-Class - which is fuelled by hydrogen - will make its UK debut later once suitable filling stations have been opened.

As far as Mercedes is concerned the two new cars represent the way forward to slashing emissions and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels - a programme Mercedes calls Project BlueZero.

Mercedes reckons battery cars such as the smart are the answer for everyday use around town.

The B-Class uses a fuel cell for power which offers greater range while for longer distances hybrid vehicles which use a conventional engine and an electric motor will be the norm.

Mercedes Benz SLS 63 CP Concept By Kicherer

Gullwing America may have been the first to announce their own version of the Pan-American Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. But that doesn’t mean that theirs is the best.

German tuners Kicherer has planned out some exquisite touches of their own to make the SLS AMG spectacular in their own way. An immediate eye-catcher on the front of the wingdoored SLS AMG is the large handcrafted frontgrill made of stainless steel, and which can also come in a discreet gold tone. Other elements integrated by Kicherer such as the new front lip spoiler, larger front intakes, the roof-mounted air intake, and a rear diffuser are all made of carbon fiber.

The stainless steel exhaust with four oval endpipes with an integrated valve control lets out the exhaust gas in either a discreet or booming tone. Another highlight of the Kicherer SLS is the 3-part 20 inch RS-1 lightweight wheels with the classic double spoke design.