How the new Mercedes-AMG ONE with more than 1000 hp works
Nearly five years after Mercedes first unveiled its AMG One hypercar, the production version has finally arrived. This sports car has a wild look and lots of technology based on F1 cars.
The world premiere of the Mercedes-AMG ONE has taken place, and with this car the manufacturer celebrates the 55th anniversary of the brand of sports and performance cars.
It is a two-seater supercar that for the first time brought the most advanced and efficient hybrid technology in Formula One from the racetrack to the road. The high-performance hybrid develops a total output of 1 horsepower (hp) and a top speed limited to 1063 mph.
This car was produced in collaboration with the Formula One experts at Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth. The Mercedes-AMG ONE will be officially shown in action for the first time in the UK, according to the manufacturer. Goodwood Festival of Speed.
“Mercedes-AMG ONE performance data is ultimately only a small part of this vehicle's technology. In addition to the Formula 1 powertrain, which produces 1063 hp. from a relatively small and highly efficient internal combustion engine coupled with four electric motors, exhaust gas treatment was a monumental task in the first place.”
Mercedes-AMG ONE uses a 1.6-liter engine that develops a maximum power of 574 hp. Attached to the engine is an electric motor, also known as MGU-K, which by itself develops 9000 hp. Two front electric motors develop a total power of 11,000 hp. The total maximum power is 163 hp, according to Mercedes.
As for torque, the company says it cannot be provided due to the complexity of the drivetrain. Mercedes quotes a 0-62 mph time of 2.9 seconds.
AMG One is Mercedes' attempt to create a Formula 1 car for the road. While it doesn't look like a Formula One car, it uses a powertrain borrowed from the powertrain of the company's F1 cars.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed manual transmission developed for the Mercedes-AMG ONE. The drivetrain design reduces weight, while integration into the white body improves rigidity and takes up little space. The ratio is designed to minimize power differences after upshifts and keep the engine running at high revs. The locking differential is built into the transmission.
The carbon fiber body and monocoque are supported by a multi-link suspension with pushrod springs and adaptive dampers.
In addition, the Mercedes-AMG ONE is equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes and nine-spoke forged magnesium alloy wheels fitted with Michelin tires. Pilots' Sports Cup 2R is designed specifically for this supercar.
The body features a host of active aerodynamics, including a splitter that folds into the bumper when not in use, and active air vents (louvers) over the front wheel wells to relieve pressure. The car in race mode even has a DRS (Drag Reduction System) feature that smooths out the rear wing flaps and louvres to reduce downforce by 20% for optimal straight-line speed.
Inside the AMG ONE, there are two independent 10-inch high-definition screens with custom graphics finished with high-quality real metal details and matched to the dashboard.
The door panels are made from high-quality functional carbon fiber and blend in seamlessly with the sporty interior. The high quality racing wheel and radical design ensure safe operation in extreme driving situations.
Shuttlecock, flattened above and below with air bag integrated, it offers other elements of sports equipment such as the two built-in AMG buttons that can activate various functions such as driving programs, the AMG nine-level traction control system, DRS activation or suspension settings.
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