Mercedes-AMG One

Mercedes-AMG One
Overview
Manufacturer Mercedes-AMG
Production 2021 (expected)
Assembly Brixworth, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom (engine)
Brackley, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom (final assembly)
Designer Gorden Wagener
Hartmut Sinkwitz (interior)[1]
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout Mid-engine, all-wheel-drive
Related Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 L Mercedes-Benz PU106C Hybrid turbocharged 90-degree V6
Electric motor
  • 1 MGU-K 120 kW motor
  • 1 MGU-H 90 kW turbocharger
  • 2 front wheel driving 120 kW motors
Power output 761 kW (1,035 PS; 1,021 hp)
Transmission 8-speed single-clutch automated manual
Battery 800 V lithium-ion battery[2]
Electric range 25 km (16 mi)[3]
Dimensions
Curb weight 1,300 kg (2,900 lb)[4]
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Straßen Version

The Mercedes-AMG One (R50, stylized as ONE) is an upcoming limited-production plug-in hybrid sports car manufactured by Mercedes-AMG, featuring Formula One-derived technology. [5][6] It was unveiled at the 2017 International Motor Show Germany by Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, who worked on the development of the car, and Head of Mercedes-Benz Dieter Zetsche.[7] [8] The production of the car is planned to be 275 units at a price of US$2.72 million per unit, all of which have been already sold. Mercedes-AMG received orders for four times the production amount, but have stated that production will not be increased from the planned 275 units, in order to maintain the exclusivity of the car.[9]

Currently, the car is at the concept state, since it has not reached homologation regulations yet. The official name of the car was changed from "Project One" to simply "One", dropping the "Project" name.[10][11]

Development

The cars will be evaluated on their performance, durability, and ability in Mercedes-Benz's proving grounds and on racing circuits. The Head of Mercedes-AMG, Tobias Moers also states that when "the time is right", Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team driver Lewis Hamilton, who has worked on the development of the car, will test the prototypes.[4]

Specifications

Powertrain

The Project One produces 761 kW (1,035 PS; 1,021 hp) through a hybrid powertrain that shares many features with modern Formula One cars. The car has five motors with different functions onboard: one internal combustion engine (ICE) and four electric motors.

Internal combustion engine

The Mercedes-AMG F1 W07 Hybrid. A car on which the engine and design of the Project One is based

The Project One will utilise a modified 1.6-litre turbocharged 90-degree V6 engine from the Mercedes-AMG F1 W07 F1 car, as confirmed by Mercedes-AMG board member Ola Källenius.[12][13] Modifications will be done to the engine due to the engine's illegality in RPM idle and redline. The head of Mercedes-AMG, Tobias Moers, states that the engine will be at 1,280 rpm when idle, and at 11,000 rpm when at its redline limit.[14] However, the engine will only last for 31,068.5 mi (50,000 km) and the owners will have to return their cars for engine refurbishment.[15] The ICE produces 558 kW (759 PS; 748 hp), with torque figures still unknown.[16]

Electric motors

The ICE will work in conjunction with four electric motors: a 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K) coupled to the crankshaft, a 80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp) Motor Generator Unit-Heat (MGU-H) coupled to the turbocharger, and two 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) electric motors at the front axle.[3] The MGU-K and MGU-H are Formula One-style motors responsible for recovering energy and improving efficiency during operation of the car.[17] More specifically, the MGU-K serves to generate electricity during braking, while the MGU-H serves to eliminate turbocharger lag and improve throttle response by keeping the turbine spinning at high speeds.[3] The final two electric motors drive the front wheels to allow for an all-wheel drive drivetrain, and the sum of these four electric motors will contribute 203 kW (276 PS; 272 hp) effective power to the total power output figure of the Project One.[16]

Transmission

The transmission will be a single-clutch automated manual variant, and delivers the bulk of the engine power to the rear wheels. The use of a single-clutch over a dual-clutch transmission was due to AMG's engineers wanting to keep the car light and due to concerns over the dual-clutch's ability to handle the high-revving V6 ICE.[18]

Wheels

The Project One has wheels made of aluminium alloy and carbon fibre with diameters of 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear with centre-lock wheel nuts. The tyres are Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s with codes of 285/35 ZR 19 for the front and 335/30 ZR 20 for the rear. The brakes are ventilated carbon-ceramic discs.

Interior features

Interior

The interior is mostly minimalist and driver-focused, continuing the Formula One theme of the Project One. This includes a Formula One-style steering wheel and pedals, and a driver-oriented central infotainment screen. There are some traditional luxury features in the interior, notably nappa leather and hand stitching on the bucket seats.[19]

Exterior features

Rear view

The exterior of the car is designed primarily for aerodynamics, although it still maintains a profile reminiscent to a road legal car. The notable aerodynamic features include the large front air inlets, the roof-mounted air intake and the large aerodynamic fin extending down the back half of the car.[19]

Chassis

The chassis is built around Mercedes-AMG's F1 W07 Formula One car.[4] The body will be made entirely of carbon fibre to reduce weight, resulting in a final estimated kerb weight of around 1,300 kg (2,866 lb).[12][4]

Performance

Mercedes-AMG claims that the Project One will be capable of accelerating from 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) in under 2.5 seconds,[20] and from 0–124 mph (0–200 km/h) in under 6 seconds.[21] The top speed of the Project One is estimated to be in excess of 220 mph (354 km/h).[20]

References

  1. ↑ Szymkowski, Sean. "Mercedes-AMG designers share their insights about the Project One". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  2. ↑ "Under the microscope: Mercedes-AMG Project ONE: Formula One technology for the road". Daimler (Press release). Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  3. 1 2 3 Csere, Csaba (2017-09-17). "Mercedes-AMG Project One Photos and Info | News | Car and Driver". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "2018 Mercedes-AMG Project One commences on track testing | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-21.
  5. ↑ http://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko.xhtml?oid=29206687&ls=L2VuL2luc3RhbmNlL2tvLnhodG1sP29pZD00ODM2MjU4JnJlbElkPTYwODI5JmZyb21PaWQ9NDgzNjI1OCZib3JkZXJzPXRydWUmcmVzdWx0SW5mb1R5cGVJZD00MDYyNiZ2aWV3VHlwZT10aHVtYnM!&rs=0
  6. ↑ "Mercedes-AMG Project ONE: Announcement of the hypercar". Mercedes-AMG. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  7. ↑ "Here's Lewis Hamilton's take on the Mercedes-AMG Project One". Autoweek. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  8. ↑ Alaniz, Anthony (2017-09-17). "HyperFight: Mercedes-AMG Project One vs. Aston Martin Valkyrie". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  9. ↑ Zhang, Benjamin (2017-09-11). "Here's our first look at Mercedes' new $2.7 million hypercar". Business Insider. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  10. ↑ https://www.motor1.com/news/267680/mercedes-amg-one-hypercar/
  11. ↑ https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/mercedes-amg-one-hypercar/
  12. 1 2 "Mercedes-AMG 'Project One' hypercar coming with 1,020-hp, hybrid all-wheel drive". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  13. ↑ "Mercedes-AMG 'Project One' - Defining the future with 'a street-legal F1 powertrain". Evo. Retrieved 2017-03-26.
  14. ↑ Jack Rix (2017-03-07). "The Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar will cost €2.275m". Top Gear. Retrieved 2017-03-17.
  15. ↑ Feann Torr (2017-03-10). "AMG hypercar engine only good for 50,000km". motoring.com.au. Archived from the original on 2017-04-21. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  16. 1 2 Traugott, Jay (2017-04-24). "The Mercedes-AMG Project One Hypercar Will Have 1,020 HP". CarBuzz. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  17. ↑ "Power unit and ERS". Formula1.com. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  18. ↑ MacKenzie, Angus (2017-05-30). "Revealed: 2019 Mercedes-AMG Project One Powertrain - Motor Trend". Motor Trend. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  19. 1 2 "Mercedes-AMG Project ONE Show car". www.mercedes-amg.com (in German). Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  20. 1 2 "2020 Mercedes-AMG Project One Review @ Top Speed". Top Speed. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  21. ↑ "Mercedes-AMG Project ONE: Formula 1 technology for the road". mercedes-benz.com. 2017-09-11. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
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