The Vision One-Eleven is a meticulously designed concept car created at the International Design Center in Carlsbad, California. It pays homage to the experimental Mercedes-Benz C111 from the 1970s, although its purpose is primarily centered around aesthetics. Despite this limitation, the Vision One-Eleven showcases a bold and cohesive design.
The influence of its predecessors is evident in various details of the show car. The gullwing doors, reminiscent of the iconic 1954 300SL, serve as a clear nod to the past. Additionally, the oval-shaped front end with three hash-mark vents and the dual circular taillights on the pixelated rear graphic establish a visual connection to the C111. The twin hood vents, now leading to a canopy-style roof, are also reminiscent of the 1970s prototype.
Diverging from the wedge-shaped C111, the Vision One-Eleven follows the Mercedes-EQ “one-bow” design language, characterized by its curvaceous and cab-forward appearance. The fuselage-style body seems to rest on an aero kit, which includes front and side splitters as well as an aggressive rear diffuser. This reinterpretation of the original C111’s orange and black color scheme serves a more functional purpose. Impressively, the Vision concept maintains a low height of only about 46 inches, a rarity among electric vehicles, thanks to a notable technological feature.
The Vision One-Eleven utilizes axial-flux electric motors developed by Mercedes-Benz subsidiary YASA to achieve its low stance. Unlike the radial-flux traction motors found in other Mercedes electric vehicles, axial-flux units offer a 66 percent increase in power density, allowing engineers greater flexibility in their placement. The bulged wheel arches on the Vision One-Eleven suggest that the axial-flux motors are positioned near the wheels, potentially featuring four individual motors, resulting in a total power output of 1,000 kilowatts (or 1,300 horsepower). It is important to note, however, that the Vision One-Eleven is purely a design exercise and not a platform for testing powertrains.
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