The Mercedes-Benz F 200 "Imagination" coupe is a concept study by then Daimler-Benz unveiled at the 1996 Paris Motor Show.

The goal was to show off innovations in control, design, and comfort in passenger cars.

Sidesticks were a drive by joystick design (rather than the conventional steering wheel and gas/brake pedals) that could be toggled between the driver and passenger.

Other innovations included:[2] In the early 2000s, the F 200 gained popularity as pictures of it were being mass mailed out under the subject of "The New Benz - very different... really different!".

The intent of the email was to draw sarcasm from the radical designs of the car and its Sidesticks control system.