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Video: Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION

September 16th 2008 00:15

Here's a video preview of the Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION concept car that is set to make its debut at the Paris Motor Show next month. Despite the lack of anything revolutionary in this video presentation, you do get a close up look on the styling cues which are tipped to find its way onto the next generation E-class medium-sized saloon.

Gone are the oval headlights which have been synonymous with the E-class over the previous two generations with replacements of a more angular variety; a dynamic front grille and a heavily contoured bonnet.

The ConceptFASCINATION design study is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine which features BlueTEC and AdBlue technology and develops 150 kW (204 hp) from a displacement of 2.2-litres.

The Paris Motor Show 2008 commences on October 4.

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Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION

September 15th 2008 00:15

The debut of Mercedes-Benz's ConceptFASCINATION at the Paris Motor Show next month is highly anticipated as it is set to offer a preview of what the new generation E-class will look like, especially the front-end styling and the switch from round oval-shaped headlamps to a more angular shaped design a la Lexus GS-series.

The sporty grille with the large three-pointed star and single lourve may even find its way onto the avantgarde models while the luxury and classic trim version will get the traditional grille-and-bonnet-ornament combination.

The ConceptFASCINATION design study is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine which features BlueTEC and AdBlue technology and develops 150 kW (204 hp) from a displacement of 2.2-litres.

Loaded with many unconventional features such as a wooden load compartment with brushed aluminium protective rails, two sets of binoculars as well as a high-quality digital camera with interchangeable Leica lenses, a smoked glass table which rises out of the floor at the touch of a button, and a refrigerated compartment for drinks and champagne flutes, this helps Mercedes-Benz designers to get a feel for future styling trends and to develop new design idioms.

The Official Mercedes-Benz Press Release:

Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION study showcases new design idiom

Sense and sensuousness – a compelling in-terpretation of a coupé concept

Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz builds the world's most desirable coupés – a claim which the Stuttgart-based car maker is underlining at the 2008 Paris Motor Show with its ConceptFASCINATION design study. This unique vehicle, whose innovative and unconventional proportions interpret the emotional appeal of a coupé in a new way, represents an exciting and intelligent combination of sporty and elegant design with stylish practicality. Wood, aluminium and smoked glass give a particularly exclusive look and feel to the luggage compartment which incorporates a refrigerated compartment and a humidor as well as offering a large load space. These attributes embody the two objectives of ConceptFASCINATION – to provide a high level of practical usability and to create a coupé which appeals to the heart with fast, thrilling lines. In developing this design study, Mercedes-Benz has given fresh impetus to the long-established (although now rarely seen) "shooting brake", a vehicle category with its own distinctive charisma. Freed from the constraints of a specifications book, the designers have created an automotive sculpture with great aesthetic appeal which once again demonstrates Mercedes-Benz's high level of design expertise.

ConceptFASCINATION is a unique jewel of compelling automotive design which is distinguished by its irresistibly dynamic lines yet still offers the be-nefits of a large luggage compartment. A particularly notable feature of the design is that the practical load space develops organically from the exciting and elegant lines of this lifestyle coupé, giving it its special charisma. Inside, the tone is set by fine, exceptional materials hand-crafted to the highest standard. Absolute perfection and attention to detail make this design study an incomparable gem which conveys at one and the same time a sense of sporty forward movement and elegance, savoir-vivre and exclusivity of the highest level.

Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, commented: "This design study continues the long tradition of exciting coupés from Mercedes-Benz in impressive style. With its emotionally ap-pealing lines, ConceptFASCINATION offers a completely new interpretation of the coupé. Its aesthetic, dynamic looks and painstakingly crafted details ensure that this study meets the highest design standards."

Taut, sharply contoured lines and finely sculpted surfaces

The design study's elongated body is dominated by the dynamic front-to-rear sweep of its lines which gives it a dynamically charged look, evoking movement even when the vehicle is stationary. This impression is empha-sised by the long, frameless, side-window line which describes a continuous arc from front to rear, uninterrupted by a B-pillar. As a result, the large load space in the rear is integrated in the vehicle body cohesively and harmoni-ously while also increasing the impression of length and creating a remark-able sense of lightness. The side windows can be lowered completely – one of the fundamental genetic markers of every Mercedes-Benz coupé – to provide an uninterrupted view of the stylish way in which fine materials have been used inside the vehicle.

A sense of forward-flowing energy is created by the wedge-shaped profile of the design study whose sides are structured by taut, clearly defined lines which grow out of the surfaces organically and disappear back into them in the same subtle way. Sensitively sculpted surfaces, alternately concave and convex, are defined by the shoulder line, undercut feature line and an addi-tional line to form a gentle, yet pronounced linear flow complemented by an intriguing interplay of light effects. In short, flowing surfaces and arching structures create compelling forms.

The wheel arches are powerfully sculpted. In the rear fenders in particular, the rounded treatment of the flared wheel arches is characterised by a de-gree of almost sensual exuberance – a classic Mercedes-Benz design ele-ment of the past – which is taken to an elegant conclusion in the lines of the rear. In order to maintain the flow of the surfaces and edges, the door han-dles are visually extended rearward of the doors into the sides of the vehi-cle.

A self-assured front section with a new take on the dual headlamp face

The distinctive front section of this gracefully built athlete is a picture of self-assurance. It remains loyal to the dual headlamp face, but interprets it in a more contemporary way. The now rhomboid headlamps which are set a-gainst a grey background reveal the fascinating technical details of the light units which feature the latest LED technology as well as C-shaped fibre-optic inserts which serve as discreet running lights. With its new, sharper eyes and the surrounding lines and surfaces, the "face" of the Concept-FASCINATION vehicle is both exciting and forceful.

The hood of the design study has pronounced contours with a central ridge which picks up the V-shape of the front end and continues it along the vehi-cle body. Powerfully framed, the single-louvre radiator grille with the central Mercedes star makes a very dominant and expressive statement of the brand identity.

A distinctive front apron with a small double-wing assembly at the base gi-ves this design gem a wide, confident stance.

The great attention to detail, which can be sensed in the assurance of every line and the graceful sweep of every surface, is exemplified to perfection by a special touch in the front apron: a fine chrome trim strip runs all round the lower body of the vehicle; at the front, LED fog lamps are set into this strip – turning it into a sparkling piece of jewellery.

Forward-sloping rear with pronounced V-shape

The forward-sloping rear also has a pronounced V-shape and features a spoiler, below which the third brake light is reflected in the rear window. Flat, horizontal LED lights which extend around the back, linking it visually with the sides, emphasise the width. In a styling move which is both clever and extremely harmonious, the undercut surround of the redesigned tail lights flows into the rear fenders, serving as yet another example of the painstak-ing attention to detail by the Mercedes-Benz designers. As at the front, the rear is completed by a small additional wing framed by four exhaust tail-pipes.

Exquisite range of materials from the world of equestrianism

A large panoramic glass roof and the arc described by the uninterrupted side-window line bring a sense of visual lightness to the interior, too, and help it to merge with the exterior. Fine materials, such as leather, wood and aluminium, as well as high-quality woven fabrics and many carefully crafted details ensure that the sporty and stylish character of the show vehicle is also underlined by the interior.

The exquisite range of materials is inspired by the world of equestrianism and satisfies the most discerning tastes. Recalling the look and feel of a saddle, thick, dark leather covers the aluminium centre console which, like a bridge extending from the front to the rear, spans the space between the four sporty individual seats and translates the taut lines of the exterior to the interior of the vehicle with minimalist elements. Strong and natural, this leather also covers the upper section of the dashboard while its supple, flowing character means that it also lends itself to enhancing the look and feel of the door armrests.

Contrast is provided by light, fine nubuck leather used for the other surfaces and the four individual seats as well as by the deep-pile carpet with heavy fibres. The seat centre panels are covered in strong, high-quality fabric. Trim strips in American walnut with a fine chrome surround complete the portfolio of materials.

The characteristic V-shape of the exterior is picked up by the dashboard whose styling evokes a dynamic wing and which features an instrument cluster with five tubes and silver dials.

Luxurious load compartment with stylish details

Painstakingly crafted details give the load compartment a particularly luxuri-ous and surprising character. The floor of the load compartment, which measures approximately one metre square, is made of wood with brushed aluminium protective rails. Folding up the floor at the left and right sides reveals two compartments containing two sets of binoculars as well as a high-quality digital camera with interchangeable Leica lenses – the perfect equipment for a day at the races, for example.

The centre of the load compartment is occupied by a folding smoked glass table which rises out of the floor at the touch of a button to reveal a com-partment housing a humidor. The table can also be pulled to the rear for easier access from outside. Doing so provides access to a refrigerated compartment for drinks and champagne flutes. The smoked glass can then be folded up at left and right to allow the vehicle occupants to enjoy a picnic in a stylish and refined ambience.

Driven by new, powerful and economical four-cylinder diesel engine

Not content with just indulging the senses, the ConceptFASCINATION de-sign study impresses with its technical underpinnings, too. These are drawn from the future E-Class Coupé and include the new four-cylinder diesel en-gine which features BlueTEC and AdBlue technology and develops 150 kW / 204 hp from a displacement of 2.2 litres.

Mercedes-Benz design studies look to future styling trends

The ConceptFASCINATION study was not created merely to arouse interest in a new and unusual design concept. It is much more a matter of giving designers the opportunity to play around with unconventional topics, to look at things in a new way and to explore new ideas. Design studies also serve to stimulate a closer dialogue with customers and to gauge the public reac-tion to new ideas for cars. They help Mercedes-Benz designers to get a feel for future styling trends and to develop new design idioms.

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Video: BMW GINA Light Visionary Model

June 11th 2008 11:15

The BMW GINA Light Visionary Model is one of the most revolutionary design study to emerge from the automotive industry in a long time

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BMW GINA Light Visionary Model

June 11th 2008 06:15

The BMW GINA - Geometry and Functions in 'N' Adaptations - Light Visionary Model is a futuristic design study by BMW designers featuring a groundbreaking and innovative 'outer skin' made entirely out of textile fabric that stretches across a moveable substructure of metal and carbon fibre wires

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Video: BMW M1 Hommage Concept

April 30th 2008 07:00

Now that we have seen hi-res images of the BMW M1 Hommage Concept from the Concorsa d’Eleganza Villa d’Este over the weekend, it is time to hear what the car's designer - BMW Design Director Adrian van Hooydonk - has to say about his latest creation

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BMW M1 'Hommage' Concept

April 28th 2008 06:55

The iconic BMW M1 celebrated its 30th birthday last month and to mark this special occasion, the German car maker has reinterpreted this mid-engined classic with ultra modern styling cues

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Preview: Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK Freeside

January 3rd 2008 05:00

The first official images of the upcoming 'baby' off-roader from Mercedes-Benz has been released by the German manufacturer ahead of its international debut at the Detroit Motor Show

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AIMS: BMW CS Concept

November 22nd 2007 05:15

The BMW CS Concept four-door coupe at the recent Australian International Motor Show is the brainchild of BMW Director of Design, Chris Bangle

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AIMS: BMW X6 Concept

November 21st 2007 06:15

Luxury German marque BMW went through the effort of shipping over the X6 Concept for the Australian International Motor Show in October

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BMW X6 Concept

September 25th 2007 06:00

German car manufacturer BMW unveiled their Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) at the Frankfurt Motor Show recently

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Mercedes-Benz F700 Concept

September 17th 2007 08:55

The outrageous Mercedes-Benz F700 Concept made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show last week and could hint at the future of the flag-ship S-class saloon range

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Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 650

May 18th 2007 04:50

Volkswagen Golf GTI W12 650 - click on image for a hi-res version

Not to be out-done by Audi's unveiling of the stunning Audi TT Clubsport Quattro at the Wörthersee 2007 meet in Austria, Volkswagen has returned the punch with an amazing Golf GTI concept: the Golf GTI W12 650 concept

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