Mercedes Amg · 2022–2025

Mercedes-AMG ONE

The Mercedes-AMG One (R50, previously known as Project One) is a limited-production plug-in dual hybrid sports car manufactured by Mercedes-AMG, featuring Formula One–derived technology. The Project One concept car was unveiled at the 2017 International Motor Show Germany by then three-time Formula One World Drivers' Champion and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton and head of Mercedes-Benz, Dieter Zetsche. The production version of the AMG One was unveiled on 1 June 2022 and production began in August.

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Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR

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Development

Mercedes-AMG unveiled the concept version of the One in 2017, the Project One with nearly identical specifications to the production version from 2022. Claimed that the production One will be evaluated on their performance, durability, and ability in Mercedes-Benz's proving grounds and on racing circuits. Development of the AMG One took place at Mercedes-AMG, in Affalterbach, Germany. Head of Mercedes-AMG, Tobias Moers described that when "the time is right", Lewis Hamilton, who has worked on the development of the car will join the team of development drivers testing prototypes of the car.

Production

The production version of the AMG One unveiled on 1 June 2022. Production was expected to begin in late 2022 and planned to be limited for 275 units at a price of US$2.72 million per unit, all of which had been already sold. Mercedes-AMG received orders more than four times of the planned production number, but they refused to increase the production limit, in order to maintain exclusivity of the car. Production of the AMG One began in August 2022, all 275 cars were set to be hand built by Mercedes-AMG, with deliveries to begin in late 2022. The first car was delivered on 16 January 2023, which had an exclusive paint job inspired by the livery of the F1 W12 E Performance.

Design

=== Exterior features === The exterior of the car is designed primarily for better aerodynamics. Notable aerodynamic features include; moveable slats which were specifically developed for the front wheelhouses, two-part extendable rear wing with DRS system and active flaps on the front diffuser which were adjustable to suit the driver chosen driving program. Additionally, large front air inlets, roof-mounted air intake, large aerodynamic fin extending down the back half of the car and aerodynamically optimized wheels to aid generate more downforce in order to carry the maximum speed at highspeed corners. Powertrain. The powertrain of the Mercedes-AMG One is rated at 782 kW (1,063 PS; 1,049 hp) through a hybrid drivetrain that shares many features with modern F1 cars. The car has an internal combustion engine and four electric motors. Internal combustion engine. The car on which the engine and design of the One is based on is the Mercedes-AMG F1 W06, as confirmed by Mercedes-AMG board member Ola Källenius. The Mercedes-AMG One utilises a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz PU106B Hybrid engine, a 1.6-litre turbocharged 90-degree V6 engine. Modifications were done to the engine as to make comply with the idle RPM and redline regulations. Tobias Moers, claimed that the engine would be at 1,280 rpm at idle, and 11,000 rpm at its redline limit. However, the engine would only last for 50,000 km (31,000 mi) and the owners will have to return their cars for an engine refurbishment. The ICE produces 422 kW (574 PS; 566 hp), torque figures were claimed to be unmeasurable due to the complex drivetrain. Top speed of this car is limited at 219 mph (352 km/h). Electric motors. The internal combustion engine works in conjunction with four electric motors: a 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp)

Performance

The One has six different drive modes, including: "Race safe" mode; which features a hybrid driving mode with an all-electric start up. The ICE is switched at higher speeds. "Race" mode is also a hybrid driving mode with a special energy recovery strategy. Also, with a continuous combustion engine run and battery charging. "EV" mode is an all-electric driving mode. "Race plus" mode features active aerodynamics; front diffuser flaps folds up to shape, rear wing is fully extended, louvres (front fender vents) open up, lower the car by 37 mm in front and 30 mm in rear, chassis tuning and special performance management. "Strat 2" mode, which features all "Race Plus" changes and additionally with firmer suspension tuning and full electric power from all electric motors. This is a similar driving mode as used in F1 cars during qualifying sessions. Furthermore, the driver can save their personal favourite settings under the "individual" mode. In "Race plus" and "Strat 2" modes, the total vehicle downforce is increased by up to five times when compared to other drive modes. The AMG One also features F1's Drag Reduction System (DRS). Reducing the vehicle's overall downforce by 20 percent from lowering the rear wing flaps and closing the front louvers to increase straight line speed. DRS can be turned off by manually and automatically from applying brakes. Official performance and standstill acceleration times claimed by Mercedes-AMG: Top speed: 352 km/h (219 mph) 0-100 km/h (62 mph): 2.9 seconds 0-200 km/h (124 mph): 7.0 seconds 0-300 km/h (186 mph): 15.6 seconds Lap records. In November 2022, the AMG One set a lap time of 6:35.183 minutes around the Nürburgring Nordschleife 12.944 mile (20.832 km) course. Driven by Maro Engel, it became the fastest road-legal production car a

Marketing

The AMG One acts as one of the "hero cars" of Forza Horizon 5, being featured on the game's cover alongside the Ford Bronco.

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Specifications

name: Mercedes-AMG One
Manufacturer: Mercedes-AMG
Production: August 2022 – 2025 (275 units planned)
Assembly: United Kingdom: Brixworth (Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains) (engine), United Kingdom: Coventry (Multimatic) (final assembly)
Designer: Gorden Wagener (Head of Design), Hartmut Sinkwitz (Interior-Design)
Class: Sports car (S)
Body style: 2-door coupé
Related: Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid
Layout: Mid-engine, all-wheel-drive
Engine: 1.6 L Mercedes-Benz PU106B Hybrid E-turbo V6
Transmission: 7-speed single-clutch automated manual
Battery: 800 V lithium-ion battery
Electric range: 18.1 km
Wheelbase: 2720 mm
Length: 4756 mm
Width: 2010 mm
Height: 1261 mm
Predecessor: Mercedes-Benz CLK LM Straßenversion
Kerb weight: 1695-1745 kg
sp: uk