New Mercedes-Benz Concept S-Class Coupé sports QNX-powered infotainment system
Paul Leroux All-digital instrument cluster and head unit based on QNX CAR Platform Did you ever lay your eyes on something and say, “Now, th...
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Did you ever lay your eyes on something and say, “Now, that is what I want for Christmas”? Well, I just said it — in response to a set of wheels. But holy turbochargers, what wheels! Not to mention everything else.
If you’re wondering what fueled this sudden rush of automotive desire, here’s a glimpse:
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And here’s a bird’s-eye view:
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And here’s a peak at the oh-so-gorgeous interior:
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Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off this car, the new Concept S-Class Coupé, earlier this week. And just a few minutes ago, QNX and Mercedes revealed that the car’s infotainment system is based on the QNX CAR Platform.
This isn’t the first time QNX and Mercedes-Benz have worked together. Besides providing the OS for various Mercedes infotainment systems, the QNX automotive team has worked with Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America since the early 2000s, providing the group with advanced technologies for the specification and prototyping of next-generation vehicle electronics. The infotainment system in the Concept S-Class Coupé is the latest — and arguably coolest — product of this long collaboration.
The Concept S-Class Coupé also packs a serious power plant: a 449 hp Biturbo V8 with peak torque of 516 lb-ft. And it offers driver-assistance technologies that are, quite literally, forward looking. Here is a sampling of what's inside:
- Two 12.3-inch displays
- Touchscreen showing four world clocks
- Stereo camera offering 3D view of the area in front of the car
- "6DVision" to detect the position and movement of objects in front of the car
- Variety of assistance systems to monitor surrounding traffic
I’m only touching the surface here. For more details on the car, visit the Mercedes-Benz website. And before you go, check out the press release that QNX issued this morning.