The awesome Mercedes-Benz F 700 Research Car

The Mercedes-Benz F 700 rolls on tires developed specifically for the concept car by Michelin. The size 195/55 R 21 tires are distinguished by low rolling resistance as well as high riding quality and quiet running. They are an optimum complement to the advanced drive and suspension concept of the technology car.

With the tire study specially developed for the concept vehicle, Michelin resolves the conflict of goals between low rolling resistance and refined rolling characteristics. The large diameter of 21 inches and the pronounced sidewall height make for optimum comfort and low tire noise. The tire width of a mere 195 millimeters in conjunction with a tread made entirely of a silica-reinforced blend of rubber ensures outstandingly low rolling resistance: rolling resistance is about 17 percent less than with conventional car tires, which reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Another effect of the high silica content: the tire quickly reaches its optimum operating temperature and thus affords a high level of safety even on wet roadways.

The control and display concept:

Luxury-class sedans preferably are used for traveling long distances. Ensuring comfort and stress-relieving safety for the driver and passengers is their first priority. The F 700 conserves the resources of its occupants in exemplary fashion: along with the spacious and variable interior concept and the completely new degree of suspension comfort, the innovative display and control concept conduces greatly to relaxed travel.

Human-Machine Interface – HMI for short – is the technical term for a development task to which Mercedes-Benz devotes great effort. It concerns the best possible adaptation of technology to human beings and involves an operating concept that makes technical things easily, reliably and intuitively controllable. It should offer the driver maximum information and individually selectable settings while minimizing distraction.

For the F 700 the Mercedes-Benz engineers have developed an entirely new display concept and further developed the proven COMAND control concept, incorporating a whole range of pioneering innovations.

They include:

SERVO-HMI reduces eye fatigue by extending the viewing distance. Voice recognition with a virtual operating assistant (avatar) for facilitating control of complex functions by means of a verbal dialogue. Reduction of control functions through increased automation. The rotary/pushbutton controller with added slide function. The entertainment system with Roadview and three-dimensional cinema.

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