Lotec C1000

The Mercedes-Benz Lotec C1000 is a one-off sports car, jointly designed, developed and built by German automotive manufacturers Lotec and Mercedes-Benz. It was originally conceived in 1994, and constructed in 1995 by request of an Emirati oil tycoon. The 1000 in the name stood for the number of horsepower it produced. It was powered by a twin-turbocharged Mercedes-Benz M117 V8 engine, capable of producing, which enables it to accelerate from in 3.2 seconds, and was claimed to be able to reach a theoretical top speed of. It reportedly cost Lotec between US$2.2 and 3.6 million to develop the car.
In 2024, the Lotec C1000 was exhibited at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Monterey, California. It participated in the "Wedge Shaped Concept Cars and Prototypes - Late" class, winning third place.
The C1000 was a participant in the Petersen Automotive Museum's exhibit "Totally Awesome! Cars and Culture of the '80s and '90s", running from June 2025 to April 2026.