The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven is a concept sports car. (Mercedes-Benz)
The Vision One-Eleven follows in the C-111's tire tracks with an all-electric, next generation powertrain.
The Vision One-Eleven's name and gull wing door styling is inspired by the C111 experimental car. (Mercedes-Benz)
The liquid-cooled battery pack also uses technology derived from Mercedes-Benz's hybrid Formula One cars.
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The Vision One-Eleven features a modern take on the 1970s-era wedge styling and has a luxury interior with a full-width digital display.
The C111s helped develop technology for Mercedes-Benz road cars. (Getty Images)
"Our goal at Mercedes-Benz is not to do styling – our goal is to create icons," Mercedes-Benz chief design officer Gorden Wagener said.
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There are no plans to put the One-Eleven into production as is, but elements from it could find their way into future showroom models.
Gary Gastelu is Fox News Digital's automotive editor.