Which cars have square rearview mirrors?
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Mercedes-Benz rearview mirrors are square. Below is relevant information about car rearview mirrors: 1. Working principle: Rearview mirrors involve a field of vision issue, referring to the range that the mirror surface can reflect. The industry proposes three key elements of field of vision: the distance between the driver's eyes and the rearview mirror; the size of the rearview mirror; and the radius of curvature of the rearview mirror. 2. Design considerations: The aspects to consider in rearview mirror design include the obtainable field of view (indirect vision), image distortion, image clarity, image size, and the position of the image in the rearview mirror. It should also be easy to adjust in accordance with changes in the driver's viewpoint. 3. Classification: Rearview mirrors can be divided into three main series: flat mirrors, spherical mirrors, and dual-curvature mirrors. There is also another type called prism mirrors, which have a flat mirror surface but a prism-shaped cross-section, commonly used as anti-glare interior rearview mirrors.
You asked about cars with square rearview mirrors. I think classic models are the most typical, like the Volkswagen Beetle and older Mercedes-Benz models such as the W123 series. These models from the 70s and 80s used square mirrors for their minimalist design—sturdy, durable, and affordable. Although the field of view is narrower, it's sufficient for daily use. Now that retro styles are making a comeback, some modification enthusiasts even install square mirrors on modern cars to relive the past, giving a sense of time travel—quite fun. Moreover, the edges of square mirrors reduce blind spot distortion, making them more hardcore than round mirrors, and in certain scenarios, they even improve safety a bit.
