Skip advert
Advertisement

Electric Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow concept to be revealed at Pebble Beach

Mercedes-Benz has teased a new technology concept that will debut at Pebble Beach on 24 August.

Mercedes-Benz will bring a new, retro-futuristic concept to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during Monterey Car Week later this month, likely to be called the EQ Silver Arrow.

The latest teaser is a short video of Mercedes’ chief designer, Gorden Wagener, sketching a silhouette on paper, but we’ve already seen Merc reveal a sculpture along similar lines under the 'Aesthetics Progressive Luxury' tag.

Advertisement - Article continues below

> Click here for our look ahead at 2019's most exciting new performance cars

Details about the new show car are vague, but thanks to its extraordinary proportions we expect it to be more of a EV tech showcase than a new model preview. That means the EQ Silver Arrow’s electric powertrain will be of special interest when the wraps come off.

The video has been tagged with #eqsilverarrow, which confirms the new concept will have a retro-racer theme, sharing its name with the iconic Mercedes racing cars from the early 20th century. The open-cockpit silhouette sketched in the video shows wheels protruding above the main body, but whether they’ll be aerodynamically shrouded as per the sculpture or an open-wheel design remains a mystery for now.

Mercedes is no stranger to producing wild concept cars with a retro-vibe, and at previous Pebble Beach events has shown off models like the Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6 Coupe and Roadster. Both wowed the crowds with their exaggerated proportions and surreal detailing.

Although these types of concept cars rarely, if ever, refer to a specific production model, they do often provide insights into future design aesthetics and detailing styles. While we can’t rule out more teasers before the big unveil, we’ll get to see the EQ Silver in full later this month when it’s revealed on the glamorous lawns of Pebble Beach.

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

HWA Evo is a £730k resto-mod Mercedes 190E Evo II tribute
HWA Evo Mercedes 190E restomod front
News

HWA Evo is a £730k resto-mod Mercedes 190E Evo II tribute

The makers of the Mercedes CLK GTR and the Pagani Huayra R’s screaming V12 have developed their modern take on the iconic Mercedes 190E Evo II
2 Jan 2025
The 577bhp Mercedes-AMG Purespeed is Affalterbach’s answer to the McLaren Elva
Mercedes-AMG Purespeed
News

The 577bhp Mercedes-AMG Purespeed is Affalterbach’s answer to the McLaren Elva

The PureSpeed speedster is the first in Mercedes-AMG’s mythos series of ultra-exclusive specials, featuring a V8 powertrain and an AMG One-inspired de…
11 Dec 2024
2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE63 spied – V8 all but confirmed
Mercedes-AMG CLE63 spy – front
Spy shots

2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE63 spied – V8 all but confirmed

With the reveal of the CLE63 imminent, the ‘does it doesn't it’ Mercedes-AMG V8 speculation will shortly come to an end
4 Oct 2024
The Mercedes-AMG One has broken its own Nürburgring lap record
Mercedes-AMG One 2024 lap
News

The Mercedes-AMG One has broken its own Nürburgring lap record

Maro Engel has once again driven AMG’s F1-derived hypercar to a new Nürburgring record, setting a time of 6:29.09
3 Oct 2024
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

New Jaguar GT seen on the road: 1000bhp production car prepares to launch Jag’s new era
Jaguar 2026 front
News

New Jaguar GT seen on the road: 1000bhp production car prepares to launch Jag’s new era

Jaguar’s new electric GT continues testing ahead its late-2025 reveal
7 Feb 2025
Alpine A110 R Ultime is faster than a 991 Turbo S at the Nürburgring
Alpine A110 Ultime
News

Alpine A110 R Ultime is faster than a 991 Turbo S at the Nürburgring

The most focussed A110 yet lowers the Nordschleife time of the A110 R by 20 seconds, going some way to justifying its expected £180,000 price tag
7 Feb 2025
Polestar 1 (2019 - 2022) – review, history and specs of a modern unicorn
Polestar 1 front
Reviews

Polestar 1 (2019 - 2022) – review, history and specs of a modern unicorn

One of the most appealing electrified vehicles on offer from any manufacturer, but not without its flaws
8 Feb 2025