Mercedes-Benz AAV (Film Universe)

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The Mercedes-Benz AAVs were a fleet of 3 ML 320s, modified by Mobile Field Systems for use by John Hammond's expedition to Isla Sorna in 1997.

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 Iriving, California would complete the modifications to the cars which were manufactured in Tuscaloosa. Gerhard Steinle oversaw the design team at Mercedes, who develop 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