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F300"Life-Jet"Three-Wheeler Study
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Translation of the article from Germany`s biggest daily newspaper "BILD" (Hamburg edition) September 12th 1997 frontpage The Three-Wheeler from Mercedes-Benz The surprise of the biggest car exhibition in the world, the IAA in Frankfurt: A Mercedes with three wheels - two in the front and one in the back. Two passengers sit one behind the other in the F300. Driving experience is like on a motorcycle caused by the removeable roof and the strong tilt ((in the same way a motorcycle does)). Security is like in a car with seat-belts and airbags. The engine with 102 hp comes from the A-Class and gives a maximum speed of 211 km/h ((131 mph)). The F300 could be for sale in four years and cost around DM 25.000,-- ((USD 13.200 assumed 1 USD = DM 1.90)). Translation by MBEP webmaster as well as remarks in ((blabla))

F300 "Life-Jet" Three-Wheeler Study at IAA..Updated Feb. 24th 1999

Both photos: Auto Bild Left: Tilting up to 30 degrees. Formula 1 drivers Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard Top: Two-part glass-roof to be stowed in the back.

Excerpts from an article from German car magazine "Auto Bild":
A silver arrow with three wheels, like the Messerschmitt Kabinenroller of the 50`s. Plus two seats and a glass roof. But the most crazy thing: It tilts in bends like a motorcycle. Looks funny. And even drives.

Both photos: DaimlerChrysler

Crash-tested aluminium chassis, weight 800 kg, 1,6 litres 4-cylinder from A-Class with 102hp, 0-62mph in 7,7 seconds, v max 211 km/h ((130mph)). Possible start of sale in the year 2000. Possible price DM 25.000,-- ((USD 13.200 assumed 1 USD = DM 1,90)). Maybe not named Mercedes but Smart.
Translation by MBEP webmaster as well as remarks in ((blabla)).

Photo: Auto Bild	Photo: DaimlerChrysler

Photo left: Auto Bild    Photo top: DaimlerChrysler Note the steering wheel and the gear shift lever on right

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