Mercedes-AMG has finally completed their hypercar project which has been introduced since 2017, namely the AMG One. This year, the hypercar that adopts the engine directly from the F1 will begin production and be delivered to its customers. This German manufacturer also released official figures about the performance of the AMG One.
The production of the Mercedes-AMG One had to be delayed by several years, one of which was due to the global COVID-19 pandemic situation. In addition, the complexity of applying the same engine as their F1 car to a road car also requires a lot of research and development. You could say this is the first car in the world to be produced and marketed with the same engine as the F1.
The first hypercar from AMG was first introduced at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, under the name Project One. Not only the engine, the AMG One also brings sophisticated and intelligent aerodynamics, which can adapt to driving conditions and needs, including on the circuit. Its form is identical to the prototype style of endurance racing cars.
The 1.6-liter turbo hybrid V6 engine from the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team was adopted directly into the AMG One with a number of adjustments. The combustion engine itself produces 574 hp, to drive the rear wheels and is supported by an electric turbocharger. Only this engine can scream up to 11,000 rpm. Impressive figures for an engine under 2,000 cc.
The AMG One hybrid powertrain relies on four electric motors, consisting of one unit in the crankshaft, one integrated turbo unit, and two units driving the front wheels. In total, the combination of the engine and electric motor produces power up to 1,049 hp, while the torque has not been announced. The presence of electric assistance in the turbo allows higher torque at low revs, coming from an 8.4 kWh battery.
Other features adopted to this car from F1 are the activation of the pit lane limiter and DRS (Drag Reduction System). The pit lane limiter is basically just a speed limiter that is used when the car is in the pit lane of the circuit. While DRS is an active aerodynamics that plays a role in reducing the level of downforce when needed, in order to achieve a higher top speed. Energy management can also be done when carrying the AMG One. Electric mode can be used to go as far as 18.1 km without gasoline.
The active aerodynamics that are present in the front fenders and rear wing can be positioned with three options, namely Highway, Track and Race DRS. While the brutal mode for driving is available with Race Safe and Race options. In the highest mode, the suspension drops 35mm at the front and 30mm at the rear, while the fender fins and rear wing are exposed for optimal handling and downforce.
The overall appearance still tends to be the same as the concept and pre-production versions. However, Mercedes made changes to the wheels which are now 10-spoke design and given a carbon fiber cover, to reduce air resistance around the wheels. The exotic look is represented by butterfly doors, a large water scoop above the cockpit and a shark fin above the hood.
The driver and passenger cannot change the seat position inside, because it has been maximized for the best point of gravity. But the driver can still change the position of the steering wheel and pedal box electrically. The shape of the steering wheel is like an F1 car, filled with many buttons for various functions. Two 10-inch digital screens adorn the dashboard for the instrument panel and infotainment system.
Only 275 units of the AMG One will be produced and all of them have already been sold worldwide. The car that rivals the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Gordon Murray T.50 will make its public debut at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, this month. Production and delivery to consumers will begin in the second half of this year.
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