Daimler is actively sorting out measures to prepare the production of the new version of the Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan. Recently, the latest details about the new product became known. According to Autocar, the model will be equipped with a whole complex of devices that significantly increase the safety of the car.
First of all, such devices include video cameras. Such equipment will allow a car overview at a distance of up to 50 m and will be convenient not only during parking, but also in combination with emergency braking system and a radar system.
Another feature of this car will be the use of a large number of sensors. So, about 25 sensors will be installed in the new S-class (this is without ultrasound and infrared sensors). In the complex, such a system will make it possible to scan and process a road environment for more than 500 m. By the way, to everything else, the engineers completely abandoned the use of incandescent lamps, equipping the car with absolutely LED lighting equipment.
The developers were worried about the driver with passengers. The novelty received special seat belts, which automatically inflate in a collision and significantly reduce the negative effect on the human body. Moreover, a separate function will be able to distinguish between five degrees of fatigue at once and give a sound alarm if the driver falls asleep at the wheel.
And finally, Mercedes will be equipped, already traditional adaptive cruise control, an option for recognizing signs, as well as a system of holding a car on the road lane. By the way, the last “Fel” will also be able to warn the driver about dangerous overtaking (thanks to sensors and circular cameras).
Most likely, officially, the novelty will be demonstrated in the following, 2013 at the General Auto Show.