This is the new stunning Mercedes-Benz Concept IAA unveiled yesterday at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. It serves as a sneak preview for very high-end models from the Daimler-owned company and the main highlight is its drag coefficient of just 0.19 which makes it one of the most aerodynamically optimized cars ever made. This was possible by developing aero panels that extend from the concept’s rear end, thus increasing the overall length of the vehicle by 390 mm. Mercedes-Benz says the car has “world-beating aerodynamics” while the interior cabin is inspired by the S-Class, but with gesture control pads, more displays and fewer conventional buttons and knobs.
The Mercedes-Benz Concept IAA is motivated by a gasoline-electric hybrid hardware arrangement generating a combined output of 274 bhp which helps the car reach a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Interestingly, it has a pure electric range of up to 20 miles (32 km) while in hybrid mode the CO2 emissions stand at just 28 g/km, so the concept is also very economical given its size.
Expect to see the future generations of the S-Class and CLS to take cues from this intriguing concept which is one of the main stars at IAA.
Source: Mercedes-Benz
