January 16th 2023
It’s been an exciting journey for Mercedes-AMG since they first revealed the Project One concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, five and a half years ago. After much anticipation, the production version was finally unveiled in June 2022, and now the deliveries have begun. Mercedes-AMG shared the first glimpse of the F1-engined hypercar, with its sleek black exterior accented by Petronas green and a scattering of white three-pointed stars on the rear.
The cherry on top is the red-tipped roof scoop and the bold white “AMG” lettering on the front grille, making it clear that this car is a true road-going race machine. With only 275 copies to be produced, it’s set to be the fastest street-legal production vehicle on tracks like Nürburgring, Hockenheim, and the Red Bull Ring.
It remains a mystery who the first lucky owner of this beast is, but rumors suggest that F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg, and David Coulthard have all placed orders for the hand-crafted, electrified monster. Other notable names like real estate tycoon Manny Khoshbin, actor Mark Wahlberg, and tennis star Ion Țiriac are also said to be among the 275 customers.
Production of the AMG One began in August 2022, with the cars being assembled at AMG’s facility in Coventry, UK. The intricate hybrid powertrain, featuring a turbocharged 1.6-liter V6 engine and four electric motors, is developed by the Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains division in Brixworth. A special production facility was created in collaboration with Multimatic, with each One undergoing a rigorous 16-station assembly and testing process.
The AMG One is truly a sight to behold, a spectacle of engineering excellence. However, the road to production was not without its challenges, as the engineers had to make the 566-horsepower ICE meet Euro 6 regulations, which was no small feat.
The V6 idles at 1,200 rpm instead of 5,000 rpm, as it’s the case in the F1 car. It is worth noting that while the combustion engine of the AMG One is designed to rev up to an impressive 11,000 rpm, it does require to be rebuilt every 50,000 kilometers (31,000 miles). However, it is highly unlikely that many of these cars will see extensive use, as these vehicles are expected to be highly sought-after collector’s items rather than daily drivers.
Source: Mercedes-AMG