Mercedes-Benz and AMG are providing a glimpse into
the future of mobility with a range of premieres shown for the first time on
the Asian continent. The most exciting, by far, is the Mercedes-AMG Project
One, which debuted last month, during the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, and it's
currently on display in Tokyo, where it will remain until November 5.
Developed using Formula One technology, the two-seater
hypercar has a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine and four electric motors. These
work together to produce a total output in excess of 1,000 hp, propelling it
from 0 to 200 km/h in less than 6 seconds, and onto a top speed of more
than 350 km/h.
The first production examples of the impressive
Mercedes-AMG Project One will hit the roads in 2019, and all 275 units have
been spoken for, despite coming at € 2.27 million (US$ 2.67 million) each.
Joining the exotic hypercar at the 2017 Tokyo Motor
Show is the GLC F-Cell, which enters its pre-production phase. It combines
fuel-cell and battery technology in the form of a PHEV, and it can travel for
up to 437 km on hydrogen, in the NEDC, and up to 49 km on
electricity.
Slotting into Mercedes-Benz's compact vehicle family
is the Concept EQA, which was first shown in Frankfurt last month. It's also
displayed in Tokyo as we speak, where it parades its Sensual Purity design
language, two electric motors, permanent AWD system and its ability to travel
for approximately 400 km in between charges.
Last, is the
Smart Vision EQ ForTwo, a self-driving EV concept version of the city car,
which falls under the EQ brand. Built with car sharing in mind, the small study
has a futuristic exterior design, and no controls in the cabin, as it can be
operated via smartphone, or voice input.