Mercedes-Benz Formula Zero

The Mercedes-Benz Formula Zero is a race car concept designed for 2025. The Formula Zero was created for the 2008 LA Auto Show Design Challenge.

The Formula Zero Racer incorporates the thrill of Formula One, the track dynamics of the bobsled or luge, and the grace and efficiency of yacht racing. 

Reminiscent of the Mercedes Benz racing heritage of the 1930's, the Mercedes Formula Zero Racer concept is loaded with technology designed to extract the maximum thrust from the electric hub motors, aero-efficient solar skin and high-tech rigid sail. 

Each team is allocated the same amount of stored energy and it is left to the teams and drivers to manage the variables to win the race. The winner is determined by total elapsed time combined with the energy efficiency factor. 

Spectators at the Mercedes Benz Formula Zero racing Series would be treated to a new dimension of racing as the transparent track is visible from all perspectives - even from below!