The new Mercedes-AMG ONE: the latest Formula 1 hybrid driving technology with up to 1063 hp

Mercedes has revealed the new and highly exclusive AMG ONE supercar equipped with a hybrid “E-Performance” engine with a performance exceeding 1,000 hp. The unveiling of the supermodel comes in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the brand whose foundation stone was laid in June 1967.

The two-seater super sports car brings the world's latest Formula 1 hybrid driving technology from the racetrack to the road for the first time. The high-performance hybrid model produces a total power of 782 kW (1,063 hp) from one combustion engine and four electric motors, with a top speed of 352 km/h.

The 1.6-liter V6 engine responds more automatically to throttle commands, while the overall driving experience is very dynamic. In addition, the electrification of the turbochargers and exhaust gas treatments provides higher torque at lower engine speeds. This also increases agility and improves acceleration. Even when the driver takes his foot off the accelerator or brake pedal, this technology is able to maintain the boost pressure at all times ensuring a consistently direct response.

The Mercedes-AMG ONE supercar has an average fuel consumption of 8.7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions of 198 g/km, and a weighted electric consumption rate of 32 kW/100 km.

Thanks to its advanced technology, the two-seater AMG ONE offers more than just a Formula 1 racing car in some cases. Featuring the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ engine, it enables fully variable all-wheel drive with a hybrid-driven rear axle and an electrically driven front axle with torque vectoring. . It can also drive purely electric.

The lithium-ion energy storage system is also a special development for the Mercedes-AMG ONE, where its technology has already been proven in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team's hybrid race cars under the most difficult conditions and can also be found in a battery pack.

The high-performance battery combines high power that can be recalled repeatedly in series with low weight to increase overall performance. Added to this is the rapid energy draw and high energy density. This means that during fast driving in mountainous terrain, for example, drivers can instantly connect to the full power potential on the uphill slopes, while the recovery is strong when driving downhill.

The car includes a high-performance Formula 1 battery, with a capacity of 8.4 kWh, enough for an electric range of 18.1 km. Charging is via AC and has a built-in 3.7 kW charger on board. In addition, the battery can be supplied with new energy by recovery or from the combustion engine. The high-voltage lithium-ion battery and DC/DC converter that supports and charges the 12-volt electrical system are housed in a space-saving configuration in the vehicle's floor behind the front axle.

Added to this is a complex and highly effective exhaust gas cleaning system with four heated metallic catalytic converters, two ceramic catalytic converters and two petrol particulate filters. Four heating elements with a combined output of 16 kW enable compliance with EU6 exhaust emissions limits under Real Driving Conditions (RDE). The exhaust gas cleaning system has also been optimized for back-pressure to avoid energy loss. This also applies to the large, lightweight titanium rear muffler.

The formidable technical challenges prompted Mercedes to build a modern F1 powertrain suitable for everyday use on the road at a time when I thought, over the course of the manufacturing period, the project would be impossible to implement. But the team's feat of putting such a supercar on wheels certainly makes it unique.

This highly complex development was carried out in close cooperation with the Formula 1 experts at Mercedes-AMG. The Mercedes-AMG ONE will be officially shown in action for the first time in the UK, as part of the Festival of Speed at Goodwood (23-26 June 2022). While it will not see the light in the United States of America due to the regulations that prevent its use.