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The '''Mercedes-Benz AAVs''' were a fleet of 3 ML 320s, modified by [[Mobile Field Systems (Film Universe)|Mobile Field Systems]] for use by [[John Hammond (Film Universe)|John Hammond's]] expedition to [[Isla Sorna (Film Universe)|Isla Sorna]] in 1997.
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The '''Mercedes-Benz AAVs''' were a fleet of three ML 320s, modified by [[Mobile Field Systems (Film Universe)|Mobile Field Systems]] for use by [[John Hammond (Film Universe)|John Hammond's]] expedition to [[Isla Sorna (Film Universe)|Isla Sorna]] in 1997. Only two were completed in time to be taken to the island after [[Ian Malcolm (Film Universe)|Ian Malcolm]] accelerated their departure by 3 days. Both were destroyed on their first evening on the island by a pair of [[Tyrannosaurus Rex (Film Universe)|Tyrannosaurs]].
  
 
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A partnership between Universal and [[Mercedes-Benz]] was formed in which Mercedes would provide 6 of their new M-Class SUVs to be used in the film, under the agreement that in spite of any modifications they must be recognisable as an M-Class. The [[Mercedes' Advanced Design Studio]] in Irivine, California would complete the modifications to the cars which were manufactured in Tuscaloosa. [[Gerhard Steinle]] oversaw the design team at Mercedes, who developed several of their own concepts before receiving artwork commissioned by [[Steven Spielberg]] from the art department and artists at [[Industrial Light and Magic|ILM]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:56, 19 March 2022

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Mercedes-Benz AAV
Appearances
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Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Model Years1997
Body and chassis
BodyAAV
PlatformMercedes M-Class
Doors3

The Mercedes-Benz AAVs were a fleet of three ML 320s, modified by Mobile Field Systems for use by John Hammond's expedition to Isla Sorna in 1997. Only two were completed in time to be taken to the island after Ian Malcolm accelerated their departure by 3 days. Both were destroyed on their first evening on the island by a pair of Tyrannosaurs.

History

Design & Specification

Production Notes

Pre-Production

A partnership between Universal and Mercedes-Benz was formed in which Mercedes would provide 6 of their new M-Class SUVs to be used in the film, under the agreement that in spite of any modifications they must be recognisable as an M-Class. The Mercedes' Advanced Design Studio in Irivine, California would complete the modifications to the cars which were manufactured in Tuscaloosa. Gerhard Steinle oversaw the design team at Mercedes, who developed several of their own concepts before receiving artwork commissioned by Steven Spielberg from the art department and artists at ILM.

Production

At least 7 vehicles were modified for use in the film.

AAV Variant Production Designation Production Name Transmission Purpose Post-Filming
1 A Montana Baby T-Rex Automatic Location filming in Hawaii Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center, Vance, Alabama
B Location filming in California, Stage filming at Universal Studios Universal Studios Hollywood (1997-)
2 A Fontana Tower Vehicle Location filming in California Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart
B
2 A Santana T-Rex Victim Location filming in Hawaii Mercedes-Benz Museum, Frankfurt
B Manual Location filming in California, Stage filming at Universal Studios Universal Studios Florida (1997-1999)
Universal's Islands of Adventure (2005-)
C Universal Studios Hollywood 1997

Post-Production