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As if being the car manufacturer with the most aerodynamic model range in the world wasn't enough, Mercedes-Benz wants to not only keep leading the way in this area, but pretty much destroy its competition.
A new aeroacoustic tunnel was opened today in Sindelfingen, making the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center one of the most advanced - if not the most advanced - in the world.
“Our models are currently the world champions in virtually all vehicle classes as far as aerodynamic and aeroacoustic performance is concerned,” says Professor Dr Thomas Weber, responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. “And world champions need the best training facilities in the world. Exceptional ride comfort thanks to low wind noise, excellent roadholding thanks to low friction and, of course, outstanding efficiency as a result of low wind resistance: our customers enjoy the benefit of all these factors. We realize this innovative high-tech aeroacoustic wind tunnel ensuring that we maintain this leadership position.”
More than 230 million Euros have been invested over the course of five years in extending the facilities of the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center, including a climate tunnel, a driving simulator center and from now on a new aeroacoustic tunnel. Near the newly-opened facility there is also a new technology center for vehicle safety under construction.
“Our models are currently the world champions in virtually all vehicle classes as far as aerodynamic and aeroacoustic performance is concerned,” says Professor Dr Thomas Weber, responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. “And world champions need the best training facilities in the world. Exceptional ride comfort thanks to low wind noise, excellent roadholding thanks to low friction and, of course, outstanding efficiency as a result of low wind resistance: our customers enjoy the benefit of all these factors. We realize this innovative high-tech aeroacoustic wind tunnel ensuring that we maintain this leadership position.”
More than 230 million Euros have been invested over the course of five years in extending the facilities of the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center, including a climate tunnel, a driving simulator center and from now on a new aeroacoustic tunnel. Near the newly-opened facility there is also a new technology center for vehicle safety under construction.
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