Once upon a time Mercedes-Benz had ever made Four-in-One car

Unique ONES What if one car can be transformed into four different models? Apparently, Mercedes-Benz was ever tried it. In 1995, Mercedes-Benz created a concept car called the Mercedes-Benz Vario Research Car (VRC).

Mercedes Benz Vario Research Car (VRC) can be transformed into a sedan, convertible, wagon or pickup within 15 minutes. (Picture from: Jalopnik)

Basically, the Mercedes-Benz VRC is a two-door car with a standard appearance of the front, cabin and wheels, then the automaker completed with several addition parts called the 'superstructure.'

This car can be transformed into a sedan, convertible, wagon or pickup within 15 minutes. How to replace it was fairly easy. Only needed help just to remove the roof of the car as you wish. The exterior of the car is made of plastic that is light enough to be lifted, and strong in case something untoward happens.

Basically, the Mercedes-Benz VRC is a two-door car with a standard appearance of the front, cabin and wheels, then the automaker completed with several addition parts called the 'superstructure.' (Picture from: CintaMobil)

Here are several pictures of Mercedes-Benz Vario Research Car (VRC) in four different models. (All pictures taken from: Jalopnik)

As a Pick up.

As a Station wagon.

As a Convertible.

As a Sedan.

Unfortunately, there is no explanation about the engine used. Although some reports say the automaker is preparing a 1.6L engine for VRC. In addition, this car is actually Mercedes-Benz's first research car that utilizes drive-by-wire technology for steering and brakes by eliminating the mechanical linkage for the system to work more efficiently. Perhaps in the modern era of this kind of system is common, but in 1995 this technology is very futuristic.

The Mercedes-Benz VRC is is equipped with a center color screen and satellite navigation system, some kind of luxury features in 1995. (Picture from: Motor1)

The concept car is equipped with a color center screen and a satellite navigation system, some kind of luxury features in 1995. The car even gets a radar-based speed limit warning system to alert the driver when getting too close to other vehicle in front. The concept also features a traffic sign evaluation system by identifying the speed limit and alerting the driver whenever it exceeds the specified speed limit.

However, like most of the prototype concept car, this car was never produced again after the show was over. Mercedes-Benz used the VRC to test its front-wheel drive cars which was later used in the 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-Class, as well as the Active Body Control Technology previously developed for the VRC was also applied to the A-Class. *** [EKA [29022016] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JALOPNIK | MOTOR1 ]

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