Description
The Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning was built for the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge, where it won the best animation award for their short film Silver Lightning. It was conceived by the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Carlsbad, California, the same studio behind the Mercedes-Benz Biome concept car.
The Silver Lightning was heavily inspired by the 1930s Silver Arrow race cars, most notably the Mercedes-Benz W125 driven by Rudolf Caracciola that won the 1937 Grand Prix, as well as the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR designed by Rudolf Uhlenhaut. The design theme also took influences from sci-fi movies like Star Trek, TRON: Legacy, and Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones.
The Silver Lightning’s futuristic and sleek appearance also comes with innovative features, such as a roof constructed out of small, lightweight magnetic squares that uses Mag-Tech technology allowing them to either combine to form a hardtop or retract to form a roadster. The omni-directional wheels allow the car to steer freely in any direction and are enclosed in rings integrated within the car’s main body.
In compliance with the competition’s theme of designing «Hollywood’s Hottest New Movie Car», it was accompanied by a short film called Silver Lightning, which features two crash test dummies called Hans05 and Franz02 attempting and eventually succeeding in the rescue of their prized stolen Silver Lightning from Dr. Crash-Barrier, the main antagonist of the movie.
Asphalt 8: Airborne
| Upgrade level | Rank | Acceleration | Top speed | Handling | Nitro | Total speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | S1632 | 2.90 s | 411.6 km/h255.6 mph | 1.150 Gs | 10.0 km/h6.2 mph | 421.6 km/h261.8 mph |
| S1673 | 419.1 km/h260.4 mph* | 17.6 km/h10.9 mph* | 436.7 km/h271.3 mph* | |||
| S1705 | 1.46 s | 426.6 km/h264.9 mph | 1.219 Gs | 25.2 km/h15.6 mph | 451.8 km/h280.5 mph | |
| +51 | S1756 | 1.35 s | 439.4 km/h272.9 mph | 1.250 Gs | 26.0 km/h16.1 mph | 465.4 km/h289 mph |
| Upgrade level | Rank | Acceleration | Top speed | Handling | Nitro | Total speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | S1546 | 2.90 s | 410.9 km/h255.2 mph | 1.150 Gs | 25.0 km/h15.5 mph | 435.9 km/h270.7 mph |
| S1644 | 2.13 s | 432.8 km/h268.8 mph | 1.200 Gs | 37.5 km/h23.3 mph | 470.3 km/h292.1 mph | |
| S1705 | 1.60 s | 447.8 km/h278.1 mph | 1.234 Gs | 46.1 km/h28.6 mph | 493.9 km/h306.7 mph | |
| +32 | S1737 | 1.38 s | 453.9 km/h281.8 mph | 1.248 Gs | 49.5 km/h30.8 mph | 503.4 km/h312.6 mph |
| Upgrade level | Rank | Acceleration | Top speed | Handling | Nitro | Total speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 2.90 s | 375.8 km/h233.4 mph | 1.150 Gs | 22.9 km/h14.2 mph | 398.7 km/h247.6 mph | |
| S1644 | 2.13 s | 395.8 km/h245.8 mph | 1.200 Gs | 34.3 km/h21.3 mph | 430.1 km/h267.1 mph | |
| S1705 | 1.60 s | 409.6 km/h254.4 mph | 1.234 Gs | 42.1 km/h26.2 mph | 451.7 km/h280.6 mph | |
| +32 | S1737 | 1.38 s | 415.1 km/h257.8 mph | 1.348 Gs | 45.3 km/h28.1 mph | 460.4 km/h285.9 mph |
| Upgrade level | Rank | Acceleration | Top speed | Handling | Nitro | Total speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 2.90 s | 410.9 km/h255.2 mph | 1.150 Gs | 25.0 km/h15.5 mph | 435.9 km/h270.7 mph | |
| S1644 | 2.13 s | 432.8 km/h268.8 mph | 1.200 Gs | 37.5 km/h23.3 mph | 470.3 km/h292.1 mph | |
| S1705 | 1.60 s | 447.8 km/h278.1 mph | 1.234 Gs | 46.1 km/h28.6 mph | 493.9 km/h306.7 mph | |
| +32 | S1737 | 1.38 s | 453.9 km/h281.9 mph | 1.248 Gs | 49.5 km/h30.8 mph | 503.4 km/h312.7 mph |
| Upgrade level | Rank | Acceleration | Top speed | Handling | Nitro | Total speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 2.90 s | 375.8 km/h233.4 mph | 1.150 Gs | 22.9 km/h14.2 mph | 398.7 km/h247.6 mph | |
| S1644 | 2.13 s | 395.8 km/h245.8 mph | 1.200 Gs | 34.3 km/h21.3 mph | 430.1 km/h267.1 mph | |
| S1705 | 1.60 s | 409.6 km/h254.4 mph | 1.234 Gs | 42.1 km/h26.2 mph | 451.7 km/h280.6 mph | |
| +32 | S1737 | 1.38 s | 415.1 km/h257.8 mph | 1.348 Gs | 45.3 km/h28.1 mph | 460.4 km/h285.9 mph |
| Upgrade level | Rank | Acceleration | Top speed | Handling | Nitro | Total speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | S1546 | 2.90 s | 410.9 km/h255.2 mph | 1.150 Gs | 25.0 km/h15.5 mph | 435.9 km/h270.7 mph |
| 2.13 s | 432.8 km/h268.8 mph | 1.200 Gs | 37.5 km/h23.3 mph | 470.3 km/h292.1 mph | ||
| S1705 | 1.60 s | 447.8 km/h278.1 mph | 1.234 Gs | 46.1 km/h28.6 mph | 493.9 km/h306.7 mph | |
| +32 | 1.38 s | 453.9 km/h281.9 mph | 1.248 Gs | 49.5 km/h30.8 mph | 503.4 km/h312.7 mph |
| Upgrade level | Rank | Acceleration | Top speed | Handling | Nitro | Total speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | S1546 | 2.90 s | 375.8 km/h233.4 mph | 1.150 Gs | 22.9 km/h14.2 mph | 398.7 km/h247.6 mph |
| 2.13 s | 395.8 km/h245.8 mph | 1.200 Gs | 34.3 km/h21.3 mph | 430.1 km/h267.1 mph | ||
| S1705 | 1.60 s | 409.6 km/h254.4 mph | 1.234 Gs | 42.1 km/h26.2 mph | 451.7 km/h280.6 mph | |
| +32 | 1.38 s | 415.1 km/h257.8 mph | 1.348 Gs | 45.3 km/h28.1 mph | 460.4 km/h285.9 mph |
| Upgrade level | Rank | Acceleration | Top speed | Handling | Nitro | Total speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | S1542 | 2.90 s | 410.9 km/h255.2 mph | 1.150 Gs | 25.0 km/h15.5 mph | 435.9 km/h270.7 mph |
| S1647 | 2.13 s | 432.8 km/h268.8 mph | 1.200 Gs | 37.5 km/h23.3 mph | 470.3 km/h292.1 mph | |
| S1714 | 1.60 s | 447.8 km/h278.1 mph | 1.234 Gs | 46.1 km/h28.6 mph | 493.9 km/h306.7 mph | |
| +26 | S1740 | 1.38 s | 453.9 km/h281.9 mph | 1.248 Gs | 49.5 km/h30.8 mph | 503.4 km/h312.7 mph |
| Upgrade level | Rank | Acceleration | Top speed | Handling | Nitro | Total speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | S1542 | 2.90 s | 375.8 km/h233.4 mph | 1.150 Gs | 22.9 km/h14.2 mph | 398.7 km/h247.6 mph |
| S1647 | 2.13 s | 395.8 km/h245.8 mph | 1.200 Gs | 34.3 km/h21.3 mph | 430.1 km/h267.1 mph | |
| S1714 | 1.60 s | 409.6 km/h254.4 mph | 1.234 Gs | 42.1 km/h26.2 mph | 451.7 km/h280.6 mph | |
| +26 | S1740 | 1.38 s | 415.1 km/h257.8 mph | 1.348 Gs | 45.3 km/h28.1 mph | 460.4 km/h285.9 mph |
Practical Speed = Speed × 91.46%
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Пока это только мечта
«Серебряная молния» (Silver Lightning) от Mercedes-Benz, характеристики которой предоставлены в статье, не выйдет в ближайшее время.
Изготовитель использует много технологий будущего, таких как Mag-Tech. Это система убирающая крышу, такая же, как и у ныне существующих вариантов. Но вместо того, чтобы снять всю крышу, эта технология упростит ее работу. Mag-Tech использует небольшие легкие магнитные квадраты, чтобы ускорить процесс. Их можно быстро и легко сложить. Это делает автомобиль легко трансформируемым.
Когда вы смотрите на «Серебряную молнию», может возникнуть вполне логичный вопрос: «Где у нее колеса?». Да, ими, действительно, являются полые кольца, что видно на фото Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning.
Новаторство
Развитие новой технологии может существенно отложить выпуск Silver Lightning. Технология называется «Всенаправленные колеса». Внутри колец есть ролики, которые расположены в другом направлении, что делает автомобиль маневренным и подвижным.
Эта технология позволила бы водителю перемещать его в разных направлениях, а не только вперед и назад. Она уже успешно используется при производстве механизмов для подъема ящиков и тяжелых предметов. Всенаправленные колеса устраняют необходимость в параллельной парковке, что, несомненно, будет с радостью принято многими водителями. Но технология пока не готова к внедрению в гоночные или даже обычные автомобили.
Asphalt 8: Airborne
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning appears as a low Class S car with the following statistics:
- Starting rank: 1542
- This was changed to 1546 in the 2019 Spring Update
- This was changed to 1632 in the 2019 Holiday Update
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MAX rank: 1647 (+105)
- This was changed to 1644 in the 2019 Spring Update
- This was changed to 1673 in the 2019 Holiday Update
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MAX+PRO rank: 1714 (+67
This was changed to 1705 in the 2019 Spring Update
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Tuning Kit bonus: +26
- This was changed to +32 in the 2019 Spring Update
- This was changed to +51 in the 2019 Holiday Update
- Stock to MAX+PRO rank difference: 172
- This was changed to 159 in the 2019 Spring Update
- This was changed to 73 in the 2019 Holiday Update
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Speed Modifier: 91.46%
This was removed in the 2019 Holiday Update
- Nitro Efficiency: 7/13/17
As of the Fifteenth Anniversary Update, the Silver Lightning is a low class A car.
Performance
The Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning’s acceleration and handling are below average. However, it has a better nitro efficiency rating than most of the other original Class S cars, and it drifts very well around corners, the latter being a common trait across the original Class S cars.
Usage
Due to it being a high-ranked electric vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning is useful for the later stages of Career Mode, especially for Mercedes-only and electric car-only events, where in most cases, the Silver Lightning is preferred over the nanoFlowcell QUANT FE, a Class S Elite Car that has a higher rank but is infamous for its terrible handling and drifting abilities, as well as its Class B cousin, the Mercedes-Benz Biome, which has a lower rank but costs half the price of the Silver Lightning.
While it is possible for the Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning to perform decently with a Multiplayer build, the Lamborghini Estoque, a high-end Class B car, performs very similarly to the Silver Lightning, with better acceleration and a slightly worse nitro efficiency rating of 8/13/18. At MAX+PRO, the Estoque has an actual speed of 285.7 mph/460.0 km/h compared to the Silver Lightning’s 285.9 mph/460.4 km/h. Due to the Estoque’s better acceleration, it is more competitive than the Silver Lightning both in Events and Multiplayer.
The Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning counts towards the Ion Runners collection, which awards a total 77,000 when both versions are completed. Due to the Silver Lightning’s high purchase price compared to other vehicles in this collection, it is usually the last car the player would purchase before completing this collection. Players should, therefore, avoid claiming the collection prize immediately after purchasing the Silver Lightning, as the prize would be obtained at loss.
The Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning is also usable for Credits grinding as its Season 9 race is set on Dubai Reverse with a payout of 4,750 for a race duration of ~50 seconds (this was fixed in the 2020 Spring Update).
The Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning was one of the Enduro Cars in the Icona Vulcano V12 Hybrid’s Enduro Double Down event, appearing only in the third part of the event onwards (when the player has banked at least 21,000).
Price
The Silver Lightning costs 1,200,000 to purchase (originally 325,000, then 300,000 and then 400,000).
As of the 2019 Spring Update, upgrades cost 1,215,000 while Pro Kits require 405,600, 12 of each Class S Part, 24 Mid-Techs, 16 Advanced Techs and 20 Electric Engines.
Немного истории
Предпосылки к появлению Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning появились давно. Еще в 1932 году Mercedes Benz выпустил свой мотор и гоночный автомобиль Формулы-1, «Серебряную стрелу» (на фото ниже). Модель была очень успешной и самой популярной машиной у немецких гонщиков в 1930-х годах.
Машина белого цвета и эмблема изготовителя, украшающая автомобиль, Silver Arrow выиграла много соревнований. Она даже одержала победу в Гран-при Франции. Этот тип автомобиля был источником гордости для компании и страны, и было бы вполне логично сохранить это величие. Так возникла идея создать Mercedes-Benz Silver Lightning.
Asphalt 8: Airborne
Max
v4.2
| Level | Acceleration | Top Speed | Handling | Nitro | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 24,000 |
| Level 2 | 33,500 | 33,500 | 33,500 | 33,500 | 134,000 |
| Level 3 | 69,750 or 350 | 69,750 or 350 | 69,750 or 350 | 69,750 or 350 | 279,000 or 1,400 |
| Level 4 | 94,250 or 470 | 94,250 or 470 | 94,250 or 470 | 94,250 or 470 | 377,000 or 1,880 |
| Level 5 | 100,250 or 500 | 100,250 or 500 | 100,250 or 500 | 100,250 or 500 | 401,000 or 2,000 |
| Total | 303,750 or 39,500+ 1,320 | 303,750 or 39,500+ 1,320 | 303,750 or 39,500+ 1,320 | 303,750 or 39,500+ 1,320 | 1,215,000 or 158,000+ 5,280 |
Pre v4.2
| Acceleration | Top Speed | Handling | Nitro | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 1,000 | 2,300 | 1,000 | 1,700 | 6,000 |
| Level 2 | 7,000 | 16,000 | 7,000 | 11,500 | 41,500 |
| Level 3 | 12,000 | 27,000 | 12,000 | 19,500 | 70,500 |
| Level 4 | 17,000 | 37,500 | 17,000 | 28,000 | 99,500 |
| Level 5 | 35,000 | 75,000 | 35,000 | 55,000 | 200,000 |
| Total | 72,000 | 157,800 | 72,000 | 115,700 | 417,500 |
Pro
v5.0
| Level | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33,480 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 66,960 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 100,440 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 217,620 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 418,500 |
| Total | 15 | 15 | 15 | 837,000 |
| Level | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33,480 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 66,960 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 100,440 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 217,620 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 418,500 |
| Total | 15 | 15 | 15 | 837,000 |
| Level | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33,480 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 66,960 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 100,440 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 217,620 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 418,500 |
| Total | 15 | 15 | 15 | 837,000 |
| Level | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33,480 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 66,960 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 100,440 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 217,620 |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 418,500 |
| Total | 15 | 15 | 15 | 837,000 |
| Grand totals | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 60 | 60 | 3,348,000 |
v4.2
- Class S Parts (x12 each)
- Mid-Tech (x24)
- Advanced Tech (x16)
- Electric Engine (x20)
- 405,600
| Pro Kit Section | Pro Kit Level | Parts | Engines | Tech | Cost () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 7,000 |
| Tires | 2/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 15,200 |
| Tires | 3/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
| Tires | 4/5 | x3 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
| Tires | 5/5 | x3 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
| Pro Kit Section | Pro Kit Level | Parts | Engines | Tech | Cost () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 7,000 |
| Suspension | 2/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 15,200 |
| Suspension | 3/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
| Suspension | 4/5 | x3 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
| Suspension | 5/5 | x3 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
| Pro Kit Section | Pro Kit Level | Parts | Engines | Tech | Cost () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | 1/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 7,000 |
| Drivetrain | 2/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 15,200 |
| Drivetrain | 3/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
| Drivetrain | 4/5 | x3 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
| Drivetrain | 5/5 | x3 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
| Pro Kit Section | Pro Kit Level | Parts | Engines | Tech | Cost () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust | 1/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 7,000 |
| Exhaust | 2/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 15,200 |
| Exhaust | 3/5 | x2 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
| Exhaust | 4/5 | x3 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
| Exhaust | 5/5 | x3 | x1 | x2 | 26,400 |
Pre v4.1
- Class S Parts (x6 each)
- Mid-Tech (x8)
- Advanced Tech (x8)
- Electric Engine (x12)
- 396,670
| Pro Kit Section | Pro Kit Level | Parts | Engines | Tech | Cost () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1/5 | x1 | 4,040 | ||
| Tires | 2/5 | x1 | x1 | 6,825 | |
| Tires | 3/5 | x1 | x1 | 20,850 | |
| Tires | 4/5 | x1 | x1 | x1 | 27,675 |
| Tires | 5/5 | x2 | x2 | x1 | 49,240 |
| Pro Kit Section | Pro Kit Level | Parts | Engines | Tech | Cost () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1/5 | x1 | 3,230 | ||
| Suspension | 2/5 | x1 | x1 | 5,460 | |
| Suspension | 3/5 | x1 | x1 | 16,680 | |
| Suspension | 4/5 | x1 | x1 | x1 | 22,140 |
| Suspension | 5/5 | x2 | x2 | x1 | 39,390 |
| Pro Kit Section | Pro Kit Level | Parts | Engines | Tech | Cost () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | 1/5 | x1 | 4,040 | ||
| Drivetrain | 2/5 | x1 | x1 | 6,830 | |
| Drivetrain | 3/5 | x1 | x1 | 20,850 | |
| Drivetrain | 4/5 | x1 | x1 | x1 | 27,680 |
| Drivetrain | 5/5 | x2 | x2 | x1 | 49,240 |
| Pro Kit Section | Pro Kit Level | Parts | Engines | Tech | Cost () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust | 1/5 | x1 | 3,550 | ||
| Exhaust | 2/5 | x1 | x1 | 6,280 | |
| Exhaust | 3/5 | x1 | x1 | 19,180 | |
| Exhaust | 4/5 | x1 | x1 | x1 | 25,460 |
| Exhaust | 5/5 | x2 | x2 | x1 | 45,300 |
