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<p>The Mercedes-Benz&nbsp;Vision One-Eleven concept, revealed last year as a tribute to the '70s C111 prototype, is now on display at the&nbsp;Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai. According to the German company, the two-seat Vision One-Eleven concept is a 'progressive interpretation of a '70s brand icon', clubbed with a 'one-bow' design language seen on the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS Concept, which made its debut at&nbsp;the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking of, the Vision One-Eleven concept features a smooth, curvy appearance with flowing bodywork and gullwing doors. The&nbsp;low-slung front fascia is characterised by&nbsp;a&nbsp;'pixelated' grille with circular fog&nbsp;headlamps, as well as a long bonnet, raked windshield, three hash-mark vents behind the headlamps,&nbsp;and a&nbsp;carbon-fibre splitter underneath the display panel. The rear mimics the front with dual round taillamps on the pixelated rear graphics. There is also a large spoiler and an aggressive diffuser&nbsp;at the rear. Apart from the 300 SL-like&nbsp;gullwing doors, the side profile boasts 22-inch&nbsp;wheels (with heavily bulged wheel arches), and carbon-fibre sills with 'blade' elements. At 1,168mm, the&nbsp;Vision One-Eleven is about 51mm taller than the C111.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven: Interior</h2>

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<p>The pixelated motif continues on the inside too, with a touchscreen display that runs the company's&nbsp;latest MBUX software. The seats with silver upholstery are integrated into the chassis, and the drive is close to the pedals,&nbsp;F1-style&nbsp;steering wheel, and seatbacks&nbsp;– offering the driver a comfy and suitable driving position.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Per Mercedes-Benz, the interior 'reflects the paradigm shift from [a] self-driven sports car to [an] autonomous electric vehicle within the super sports car segment and unites two completely different states of being.' For that reason, the company offers two modes&nbsp;– Race and Lounge. The latter is aimed at autonomous driving. The dashboard is upholstered in a white fabric made of 100 per cent recycled polyester. Interior bits also include&nbsp;brushed aluminium accents and&nbsp;bright orange leather.</p>

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<h2>Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven: Powertrain</h2>

<p>Under the hood, the&nbsp;Vision One-Eleven gets two axial-flux electric motors designed by YASA,&nbsp;a British electric motor specialist based in Oxford. The motors are&nbsp;more power-dense, efficient, and compact than the radial-flux traction motors seen in other Mercedes EVs. They&nbsp;draw power from a battery that uses 'high-performance liquid-cooled cylindrical cells with a novel cell chemistry'.&nbsp;Power and Range figures are still awaited.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The&nbsp;Vision One-Eleven is the fifth&nbsp;concept car&nbsp;Mercedes-Benz has showcased in the country, following the&nbsp;Project Maybach, Vision Maybach 6, the Concept EQG, and the Mercedes-AMG Vision Gran Turismo super sports concept car.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven Concept with Gullwing Doors Showcased at Mumbai's NMACC

The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven gets two axial-flux electric motors, which are said to be more power-dense, efficient, and compact than the radial-flux traction motors seen in other Mercedes EVs.

<p>Mercedes-Benz has brought back an iconic car, the C111, reimagining it as a gull-winged supercar for the present day. Mercedes-Benz first unveiled the C111 in 1969 at the Frankfurt Auto Show but unfortunately the car never went into production but rather was used as an experimental vehicle by the German manufacturer. The new Vision One-Eleven focuses less on conventional performance mods like Wankels and turbos and more on cutting-edge technologies like autonomous driving and augmented reality. A vehicle with gullwing doors, sleek lines, and a star on the hood is certain to turn heads. The Vision One-Eleven, developed at the company's International Design Centre in Carlsbad, California, is an unmistakable tribute to that project from the 1970s. Although it may be challenging to figure out due to its retro-influenced design, the new concept really has a lot of potential.</p>

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<h2>Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven Concept: Design</h2>

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<p>The Vision One-Eleven's gullwing doors are the most obvious visual link to the famed 1954 300SL, but there are several more elements that further establish the show car's lineage. The two circular taillights on the pixelated back graphic are also reminiscent of the C111, as is the oval-shaped front end. The blacked-out vents on the hood, which now lead to a canopy roof, are also reminiscent of the 1970s prototype.</p>

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<p>The Vision One-Eleven uses the curving, cab-forward Mercedes-EQ "one-bow" design language, in contrast to the boxy C111. The forceful rear diffuser and splitters up front give the original C111's orange and black colour scheme a more practical representation, while the fuselage-style body seems to rest atop the aero kit. In addition, the Vision concept is just 2 inches higher than its predecessor, making it unusually low for an electric car.</p>

<h2>Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven Concept: Interior</h2>

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<p>Mercedes claims the One-Eleven can drive itself, thus the interior adopts a two-personality strategy. Therefore, there are two play modes: Race and Lounge. When set to Race, the seats are more upright to provide a better perspective of the road, but when set to Lounge, the seats may recline to provide the driver with greater comfort. Similar to a Formula 1 car, the low bucket seats elevate the passengers' feet over their hips, while the open base of the windscreen, short console and hex-screened side windows provide the interior a light, airy sensation.</p>

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<h2>Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven Concept: Powertrain</h2>

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<p>The company's YASA subsidiary developed the axial-flux electric motors that allow for the compact design. Engineers have greater leeway in terms of where to put axial-flux traction motors, which are 66% more powerful than the radial-flux motors used in previous Mercedes EVs. The Vision One-Eleven's unusually protruding wheel arches hint that the vehicle's 1282.2bhp is generated by a set of axial-flux motors mounted near the wheels. The Vision One-Eleven is mostly a style exercise and not a powertrain proving ground, thus all of this remains theoretical.</p>


Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven Concept Unveiled as EV, Gets Gullwing Doors

The new Vision One-Eleven places more emphasis on innovative technology like autonomous driving and augmented reality than on more traditional enhancements to performance. Eyes will be drawn to a car with gullwing doors, streamlined bodywork, and a star on the hood.

Mercedes Benz Vision One Eleven Concept

Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven Concept with Gullwing Doors Showcased at Mumbai's NMACC

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