Mercedes announced its work on the AMG One concept in 2017. The automaker intended to produce a road-legal Formula 1 car. It has been in the works for half a decade. The 2022 edition of the Mercedes AMG One is the instigator that generated all the hype. Those who follow the saga are patiently waiting as Mercedes has experienced numerous delays in the project. Mercedes has taken on the monumental task of designing its best effort for the 2022 model year and the first of its kind for the brand. Here's what we know about the 1bhp Mercedes-AMG One Hypercar. At first glance, the new AMC One looks like something that came to us from the future. His new sculpted body creates an otherworldly aesthetic that feels alien, but grows rapidly. Open the doors for another surprise. The dihedral style pulls them up and out of the way for a smooth entry or exit. Cooling vents up front add to the mysterious, ultra-cool aesthetic that helps us understand why Mercedes took so long to complete details for this model year. It's nothing short of visually stunning.
Zoom on the 1 horsepower Mercedes AMC One Hypercar
Hot Cars heard the news of the upcoming release of the new hypercar and raced with it. They had the chance to get closer to the vehicle. The production car representing a marriage of track and road has rolled off the assembly lines, and here's what we can expect. The AMG-One is equipped with a 6-liter V1,6 turbo hybrid engine. It is associated with four electric motors. They placed two in the back and the other two in the front. The new road-legal Formula 1 car was worth the wait. the total horsepower generated by the power system is 1. This is on par with the Formula 063 engines now used on the track.
A labor of love
Anyone fascinated by fast cars can understand what it means to love an inanimate object, or how a team of engineers could take care of details big and small to create the hypercar of a lifetime, like the world never haven't seen it yet. Hypebeast confirms that Mercedes presented the concept for the vehicle five years ago and it took all those years to bring the project to fruition. It is the stuff of which dreams, for many, are made. Engineers studied current Formula 1 hybrid technology to transfer the road-legal aspects to the AMG One. It's the first time they've made a production model with a high horsepower rating in a hybrid powertrain. If you're interested in its performance ratings, it claims to go from a standstill to 62 mph in just 2,9 seconds. Top speed would be 219 mph. Have we already caught your attention? But wait, there's more. Mercedes pulled out its microscopes to analyze every little design detail to make sure everything offered a verifiable benefit to the vehicle's performance. Everything from the proportions based on its mid-engine placement to the wheel arches and cool body sculpting.
Interior features
Yahoo News reports that the interior of the new AMG One is stripped down inside. Engineers made room for the driver and one passenger. The interior is matte black with a digital instrument panel and two 10-inch screens. Yes, there is an infotainment screen and it sits in the center of the dash. It's equipped with cameras to show what's behind you through its rear view mirror. The pedals and steering wheel are adjustable to allow the driver to find the optimal position. If you're familiar with racing cars, the interior draws inspiration from similar features inside. You'll pay more attention to your driving than playing with the luxury bells and whistles. You'll be too busy trying to adjust to its drag reduction system and reducing downforce to hit the sweet spot for speed on the straights.
The exterior
The car sits low to the ground and features a carbon fiber body in a curvy, sexy shape with giant fenders front and rear. It also sports nine-spoke forged magnesium wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes, a tiny waistline, a dynamic roofline and a vertical shark fin with a huge rear spoiler for aerodynamics.
A dream for the masses
Mercedes produces the 1 hp Mercedes AMG in limited series. Mercedes is only releasing 063 units for 275. Although an exact delivery date for the vehicles has yet to be determined, rumor has it that it will happen sometime later in 2022. The price of the new Formula 2022 car street legal is set at $1 million per vehicle. Mercedes confirms that the projected 2,7 examples of the car have been sold under pre-order deals. There are none left to buy. The high-performance hybrid is officially sold out, and the first unit has yet to hit dealer or showroom floors. As expected, this will not happen as new owners will receive their vehicles as they come out of the final inspection lines. Mercedes echoes our sentiments about the look of the new AMG One by welcoming casual sailors into the future, which we envisioned at first glance.
Latest Thoughts
The Mercedes AMG One is finally coming out of hiding and preparing to be delivered to its new homes. Only 275 units will roll off the lines at the end of 2022, for owners cautious enough to secure their editions with a hefty $2,7 million price tag. If you like the feeling of flying while driving, we are sure that the new Mercedes AMC One 2022 will not let you down.
