Next Generation C-Class
06-07-2002, 08:59 PM
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Next Generation C-Class
Did anyone read the last edition of (I believe) Automobile Magazine (had the Range Rover and G-Wagen on the cover), about the changes to MB line-up? 2005 New C-Coupe with all drive by wire technology (accelator, brake, and steering). I believe they only have brake and accelerator - on C32, not on coupe. New body to sedan in 2007. Does any one have more info that what was given in the magazine? When my lease is up in 2005, the new C-Coupe would be an interesting option. Then again, a new body style change for sedan in 2007. Hmmmmmm...decisions....decisions......
06-07-2002, 11:19 PM
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MB has a (Europe) proof of concept vehicle (old model SL convertible, I think) that has by-wire Accelerator, brake and steering (joystick). Saw it on one of the car shows a few months ago.
If electronic throttle fails, the car simply coasts to a stop...
I've been told, but don't know this for fact, that the US NTSB requires mechanical steering in US as a safety precaution. (An electronic system would make the mechanical linkages obsolete, but if the electronic steering failed, how would you steer the car?)
The NTSB rule, if true, would mean that any electronic steering would also need to have the current mechanical system, as back-up. Question is whether MB (or any other) would go to the trouble and expense to put duplicate systems in US-bound cars, until the rules are changed.
Not casting a wet blanket on this, but I would like some other opinions on what we understand to be the truth at NTSB. Does anyone know?
If electronic throttle fails, the car simply coasts to a stop...
I've been told, but don't know this for fact, that the US NTSB requires mechanical steering in US as a safety precaution. (An electronic system would make the mechanical linkages obsolete, but if the electronic steering failed, how would you steer the car?)
The NTSB rule, if true, would mean that any electronic steering would also need to have the current mechanical system, as back-up. Question is whether MB (or any other) would go to the trouble and expense to put duplicate systems in US-bound cars, until the rules are changed.
Not casting a wet blanket on this, but I would like some other opinions on what we understand to be the truth at NTSB. Does anyone know?
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06-08-2002, 01:00 AM
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what are the advantages of steering and braking by wire? i understand the advantages of throttle by wire, but what are the advantages of the steering and braking? wouldn't there be far less feedback? i wonder how it feels driving? it must be totally different, there would be virtually no vibration.
06-08-2002, 08:18 AM
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'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
Play Grand Tourisino 3 with a force feedback steering wheel on your kid's Playstation2 to feel what it'd be like 
I think the current SL500 has electronic braking, i.e., no vacuum booster.
I think the current SL500 has electronic braking, i.e., no vacuum booster.
