Mercedes, history through the dashboards
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PAGE 710 1964
Control panel in painted sheet, a large bakelite steering wheel with a thin head, a few switches, not to mention an ashtray: this is how the first driver's seats of heavy short-hood models from Mercedes-Benz looked like. 60 years ago.
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PAGE 710 1964
These trucks have been in production since 1958. up to 90's and are still considered legends due to their durability. Having few teams and it was very important, of course, Advantage in the most aggressive environments.
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PAGE 2624 1972
From this position, the driver monitored the work of the indestructible motors OM 355 located under the short bonnet on the larger, more powerful versions of this truck.
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PAGE 2624 1972
Heavy Duty Models 19 and 26 tons they have had a long career in Africa and the Middle East. Their instruments were identical to the lighter models.
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1632 1980
This was opened by the NG series. horizontal development with switches and indicator and warning lamps located along the upper edge of the dashboard.
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1632 1980
The NG series adapted the driver's interface to the advanced capabilities of the tractor, which also led to versions with a powerful engine. 10 cylinders 18 liters as in 1632 in the photo.
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1317 1989
Steering wheel and dashboard of the improved cab series so-called. "Light class" (LK) have been designed for greater functionality and clarity. Shades are typical brown 80 years.
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1317 1989
On LCs, produced from 1984 to 1998, rational forms from the cockpit, they were supported by controls designed to provide greater functionality and clarity.
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Atego 1222 2010 .
The dashboard of the Atego shares many elements with the Actros series, including the steering wheel with controls. on the sides of the airbag cover... The structure of the panel is also similar, with controls spread across different surfaces that will soon become digital.
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Atego 1222 2010 .
The second generation Atego had four different cab options withmore ergonomic interiorincluding controls and many components of the larger Actros.
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Actros 2 2003
On the Actros 2 seats, steering wheel, switch panel: many elements may already be customized... The display system has also undergone a notable evolution from the previous central digital displaycapable of displaying, for example, the selected gear and the operation of the auxiliary systems.
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Actros 2 2003
Like the exterior, the second generation Actros dashboard is also made. enveloping and with lots of controls within easy reach.
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Actros 2 2018
On Actros 2018 we find two high resolution screens: The control unit is individually configured and can display the operation of the Active Drive Assist and Predictive Powertrain Control systems. The secondary display is a touchscreen that can be used like a smartphone. V multifunction steering wheel it has become a command center.
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Actros 2 2018
The fifth generation Mercedes-Benz Actros presented for first in the world almost completely digitalized workstation. The interface also includes two MirrorCam displays on the A-pillars.
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