Mercedes-Benz recently announced that the AMG One has once again claimed the title of the fastest production car on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. After setting an impressive record of 6:35.183 minutes in 2022, the AMG One shattered its own benchmark on September 23, 2024, completing the challenging course in just 6:29.09 minutes.
Watch the AMG One’s Record-Breaking Lap
A Brief History of the Mercedes-AMG One
This hypercar first appeared as a concept known as the Mercedes Project One, unveiled at the German International Motor Show back in 2017. At the time, Mercedes-Benz announced that only 275 units would be produced, each priced at a staggering 2.72 million USD (approximately 10.2 million Saudi riyals). All units were sold out even before production began. However, the car’s entry into production was delayed due to various development challenges. Despite these setbacks, manufacturing officially commenced in August 2022.
AMG One Dimensions and Weight
- Length: 4,756 mm
- Width: 2,010 mm
- Height: 1,261 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,720 mm
- Weight: 1,695 kg
The World’s Most Powerful Mercedes: Mechanical Specifications
The AMG One is a true marvel of engineering, utilizing a hybrid powertrain that combines five engines to deliver extraordinary performance:
- A 1.6-liter V6 gasoline engine with an electric turbo, borrowed from Mercedes’ Formula One racing cars, producing 566 hp (574 PS). This engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
- Four electric motors.
Together, these engines produce a combined total of 1,049 hp (1,063 PS), making the AMG One one of the most powerful road-legal cars in the world.
Acceleration and Top Speed
- 0 to 100 km/h: 2.9 seconds
- 0 to 200 km/h: 7 seconds
- 0 to 300 km/h: 15.6 seconds
- Top speed: 352 km/h
The Future of the Nürburgring Record
How long the AMG One will hold this new record remains uncertain, as several contenders are preparing for their own attempts. The Aston Martin Valkyrie and Red Bull RB17 are expected to make runs on the Nürburgring soon. Additionally, a refreshed Porsche 911 GT2 RS and the McLaren W1 are also gearing up for record-breaking attempts. For enthusiasts of high-performance vehicles, this period is truly a golden age of hypercar competition.
