Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new Vision One-Eleven concept that pays tribute to the iconic C111 experimental prototype from the 1970s
Aerodynamic styling, hood-mounted star, and gullwing doors, all pay homage to the C111, albeit in a completely new bodywork
The dual circular LED headlights and twin hood vents also recall the C111 prototype with the latter heading into the canopy style roof
The Vision One-Eleven concept uses axial-flux electric motors designed by Mercedes subsidiary YASA that enable the low stance on the electric prototype
The electric motors on the concept are 66% more power dense compared to Mercedes’ road-going EVs, which gives engineers more flexibility for placement
Power figures have not been revealed but the four electric motors are expected to churn out in excess of 1,000 kW or over 1,300 bhp
The cabin also gets the 1970s theme going with the orange, silver and white colour scheme. It gets low bucket seats along with a canopy glass with hex-screened side glass
The concept gets an augmented-reality interior with virtual buttons for the infotainment and navigation systems floating on blank surfaces
The Vision One-Eleven concept won’t make it to production anytime soon but certain elements of it could make it future cars from the manufacturer