— Gets Formula 1 derived hybrid powertrain
— Only 275 units to be manufactured
Years of motorsports experience and close collaboration between experts at Mercedes-AMG and the UK-based AMG Formula 1 high-performance powertrain division have created a road-legal hypercar — the One. This is the pinnacle of Mercedes-AMG. The high-performance AMG division was founded on 1 June, 1967, and today the brand marks its 55th anniversary with the Mercedes-AMG One.
The One gets a Formula 1 inspired technology in its 1,599cc, electronically turbocharged V8 petrol mill linked to an 8.4kWh battery pack and four electric motors. The prodigious hybrid powertrain is mated to a new seven-speed automatic transmission and produces 1,049bhp and can rev up to 11,000rpm. Furthermore, it can achieve zero to 100kmph in just 2.9 seconds, zero to 200kmph in seven seconds, and zero to 300kmph in 15.6 seconds.
Although the One is an all-wheel-drive hypercar, the front-axle mounted electric motors enable an EV-only mode with an approximate travel range of 18km. It offers six different drive modes, namely Race Safe, Race, EV, Race Plus, Strat 2, and Individual. Two of them: Race Plus and Strat 2, race-track-only modes lower the ride height of the One by 37mm and 30mm at the front and rear, respectively.
The Mercedes-AMG One is identical to the Project One concept model showcased in 2017. The aerodynamic efficiency is at the core of the One’s design language. Therefore, the AMG designers and aerodynamics experts have worked together on its design to achieve maximum downforce and balance. As a result, the One features advanced active aerodynamics — flaps on the wheel arches, air vents in the front apron, and a pop-up spoiler.
Furthermore, it uses a lightweight carbon fibre monocoque tub with a chassis made of aluminium. It also gets forged aluminium wheels with an integrated ‘carbon-fibre partial cover’ for improved aerodynamic efficiency. Not only that, the One wears a specially developed rubber from Michelin and AMG carbon-ceramic brakes.
The interior of the One also draws inspiration from the Formula 1 car. It is functional rather than stylish to suit the requirements of the hypercar. Moreover, the cabin comes with a Formula 1 style steering wheel, two 10-inch displays with upgraded user interface, and a mechanically adjustable pedal box (brake and accelerator) with 11 settings.
