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Posted by: No Rice Allowed

http://www.wftv.com/video/4584949/detail.html

Posted by: No Rice Allowed

Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car???

Bionic Breakthrough? DCX says its 70 mpg, diesel-powered car could meet U.S. emissions
HARRY STOFFER | Automotive News
Posted Date: 6/8/05
WASHINGTON -- DaimlerChrysler AG executives on Tuesday unveiled a four-passenger, diesel-powered concept car that they say would earn a fuel economy rating of 70 mpg and would meet tough new U.S. tailpipe emission standards.

The inspiration for its design is an odd undersea creature called the boxfish, which engineers and designers found has some of nature's best streamlining and a structure that is lightweight but strong.

During development, the project was codenamed Boxfish.

But the concept car is officially called the Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car. Bionics is the term used for the combination of biology and technology.

The unveiling was an attention-getting feature of an unusual three-day program of exhibits, symposia, demonstrations and social events that DaimlerChrysler is hosting in Washington D.C. this week.

The multi-million-dollar program is called Impact on America and is intended to remind and inform hundreds of policy makers and opinion shapers about the company's employment, investments, products and services in the United States.

Centerpiece of the program is a 10-acre exhibit in the Washington Convention Center, featuring a village green in the make-believe town of Independence. On display around the green are company products new and old. They range from a 1905 Mercedes-Benz and 1955 Chrysler 300 to a GEM electric car and 2006 Dodge Charger, plus heavy vehicles from Freightliner, Thomas-Built and American LaFrance.

In a sneak preview Monday evening, the Bionic Car was added to the show.

While it was developed in Germany, DaimlerChrysler Chairman Jurgen Schrempp said it is further evidence of the company's intention to sell more diesel-powered cars and trucks to Americans.

The Bionic Car is powered by a 2-liter, four-cylinder, common-rail, turbocharged diesel that makes 140 horsepower. Executives said the fuel economy rating of 70 mpg would be about 30 percent higher than that achieved by a production vehicle. Emissions standards would be met in part with a particulate filter and with DaimlerChrysler's "selective catalytic reduction" system -- the injection of urea solution into exhaust.

I can see Evil trading his Red Rocket sled in for one of these......

Posted by: MikeT

just when I thought cars couldn't get any uglier...

Posted by: LS1JAY

UGH!!! Reminds me of a Porsche!

Waiting around to see if Mr.P takes the bait!

Posted by: No Rice Allowed

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Originally Posted by LS1JAY


	UGH!!! Reminds me of a Porsche! Waiting around to see if Mr.P takes the bait!

Think Mr. P could get all his goats in it?

Remember, this is quality European designing at it's finest...

Posted by: Mr. P

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Originally Posted by LS1JAY


	UGH!!! Reminds me of a Porsche! Waiting around to see if Mr.P takes the bait!

Quiet...Goatboy!

Posted by: Mr. P

I think they should have been playing the theme song for "Flipper" on that video.

Mr. P

Posted by: 98 VETTE DEVIL

I do'nt Know What to think about this sure were able to go farther but the car LOOKS LIKE SHIT AND I'M sure it runs like shit to .If we keep going like this great styleing and fast cars will be a thing of the past.

98 tourch red corvette COUPE
6 SPEED MANUAL

Posted by: No Rice Allowed

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98 VETTE DEVIL


	I do'nt Know What to think about this sure were able to go farther but the car LOOKS LIKE SHIT AND I'M sure it runs like shit to .If we keep going like this great styleing and fast cars will be a thing of the past. 98 tourch red corvette COUPE 6 SPEED MANUAL

Get Out Of My Way!! Coming Through!!

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