The entrants for this year's L.A. Auto Show Design Challenge have been revealed, with Mercedes premiering a concept they're calling the SilverFlow.  Under the theme of Robocar 2057, Mercedes's designers envisioned a car capable of transforming its shape by use of micro-metallic particles, magnetic fields, and a predefined assembly program; thus allowing the SilverFlow to adapt to its required purpose or, in the event of an accident, repair itself.

As for the SilverFlow's inspiration, designers based the concept's design on the Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix cars of the golden era, utilizing a low-slung shape; tall, thin wheels; and a dramatic open-wheel design.

To learn more about the Mercedes-Benz SilverFlow as well as see a number of photos showcasing the concept, keep scrolling for the complete details.

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Mercedes-Benz SilverFlow
Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design of North America

Design Team:
Gorden Wagener
John Gill
Kevin Kang

The Mercedes-Benz SilverFlow utilizes micro-metallic particles that can be arranged via magnetic fields in many different forms based on pre-selected models. The vehicle, which can be completely dissembled into a pool of ferromagnetic material for easy storage, can adapt and transform its shape to best suit its required purpose.

The magnetic assembler, activated by a simple key fob, creates whatever vehicle its user needs. All of the programmed modes for the SilverFlow are inspired by the Mercedes Benz Grand Prix cars from the golden era of motorsports with distinct low slung shape, tall thin wheels and dramatic open-wheel design.

Any damage can be self repaired and any color/configuration/size is possible depending on the amount of source material available.