The Mercedes-Benz Bionic is a concept car created by DaimlerChrysler AG under the Mercedes Group. It was first introduced in 2005 at the DaimlerChrysler Innovation Symposium in Washington, D. C. The Bionic is modeled after the yellow boxfish, Ostracion cubicus, [1] and has 80% lower nitrogen oxide emissions with its selective catalytic ...

Jun 9, 2005 · Engineers looked for specific example in nature whose shape and structure approximated to their ideas for an aerodynamic, safe, spacious and environmentally compatible car.

Mar 11, 2015 · Mercedes-Benz’s strange “fish car” was touted as a groundbreaking application of the concept of “bionics,” in which technology is directly informed by and modeled after the biological world.

Mar 5, 2024 · For Mercedes-Benz, this combination of excellent aerodynamics and a light-weight construction concept inspired by nature is by no means new: the Mercedes-Benz bionic car was premiered in Washington in June 2005.

One such project was the Mercedes-Benz bionic car, a concept vehicle based on examples in nature, in which DaimlerChrysler has also transferred the diesel engine technology of the future to a fully functioning and practical car for everyday use.

Jan 10, 2025 · The automotive industry is increasingly looking to nature for inspiration, leading to innovations that enhance vehicle performance and sustainability. By mimicking natural processes and structures, designers can create more efficient, environmentally friendly cars that meet modern demands.

Nov 25, 2014 · As science-fiction as it may sound, Mercedes-Benz took a closer look at bionics in the ’90s and explored new ways of looking at automobiles. And that’s how the bionic car was created.

Mar 1, 2008 · With a drag coefficient (cd figure) of 0.19, the Mercedes-Benz bionic car is one of the world’s most aerodynamic compact cars in its class. Today, this figure still stands as a benchmark for the aerodynamic optimization of car bodies.

Jan 2, 2019 · Taking inspiration from a boxfish, Mercedes created the oddly shaped Bionic as an ultra-frugal diesel car combining the advantages of biology and technics.

Sep 9, 2008 · The Mercedes-Benz bionic car is a concept that borrows from the angular body of the boxfish to create a vehicle that conforms with the natural rigidity and aerodynamics of this small tropical fish having body and head encased in bony plates, also called the trunkfish.