Mercedes-Benz F125

Mercedes-Benz F125
Overview
ManufacturerDaimler AG
Production2011 (Concept car)
DesignerGorden Wagener, Michele Jauch Paganetti, Steffen Koehl, Robert Samson
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutFront-engine, all-wheel-drive
DoorsGull-wing
Powertrain
Enginefuel cell-powered
Electric motor308 bhp (230 kW; 312 PS) Wheel-mounted electric motors
Transmission1-speed
Hybrid drivetrainFuel-cell PHEV (F-CELL Plug-in HYBRID)
Battery10-kWh Lithium-Sulpher (Li–S)
Dimensions
Wheelbase131 in (3.33 m)
Length197 in (5.00 m)
Width78 in (1.98 m)
Height56 in (1.42 m)

The Mercedes-Benz F125 (stylized as the Mercedes-Benz F 125![1][2]) is an electrically driven, hydrogen fuel cell concept car unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is named 125 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz.[3]

Mercedes-Benz F125 rear

The 197 in (5.00 m) long 2-door coupé has front gullwing doors and provides access to the front and rear seats.

Powered by an electric motor at each wheel creating a rear-drive biased four-wheel drive "e4MATIC" system. The front motors provide 67 bhp (50 kW; 68 PS) and the rear 134 bhp (100 kW; 136 PS) with a total peak of 308 bhp (230 kW; 312 PS) electric motor, powered by a 10-kWh capacity lithium-sulfur battery located in a vertical position behind the rear seats. The batteries are provided energy by a hydrogen fuel cell located between the front wheels.

The F125 has a claimed acceleration time to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 220 km/h.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Tenth consecutive victory with EcoGlobe". Mercedes-Benz Group media. Stuttgart. 2012-10-18. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  2. ^ Davis, Jim (2013-06-24). "Mercedes-Benz F-Series Research Vehicles". eMercedesBenz. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  3. ^ "Mercedes-Benz F125 Concept". Car and Driver. September 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  4. ^ "The new Mercedes-Benz F 125! research vehicle". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2014-11-20.