Mercedes-AMG Project One
| Mercedes-AMG Project One | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-AMG |
| Production | 2019 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | M4 layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L Mercedes-Benz PU106C Hybrid turbocharged 90-degree V6 |
| Transmission | Single-clutch automated manual |
| Battery | Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K), Motor Generator Unit-Heat (MGU-H) |
| Range | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR |
The Mercedes-AMG Project One (stylized as ONE) is an upcoming production sports car that will be powered by Formula 1 technology. It will be launched at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. As it does have a F1 powertrain, it will become the first to do so.
Although looking like a F1-inspired sports car with a strong character, Mercedes-AMG boss, Tobias Moers, says the car's main character is to be a sports car with full comfort on the road.
The Project One's is currently being evaluated by its performance, durability, and ability in Mercedes-Benz's proving grounds and on racing circuits. Tobias Moers also says when "the time is right", Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 driver Lewis Hamilton will be testing the prototypes.
The Project One will be competing alongside the Aston Martin Valkyrie, and unnamed sports cars by Audi and BMW.
Not a lot is known about the design, but Mercedes-Benz's teaser images of the car shows the car will have an LMP1-inspired exterior design. Later, in April 2017, Mercedes-AMG revealed the car will have doors that will be very distinct compared to regular high-performance cars.
The interior has not been shown yet.
The Mercedes-AMG Project One will use a 1.6-liter turbocharged 90-degree V6 from their Formula 1 car. This engine is going to come from the Mercedes-AMG F1 W07, as confirmed by Mercedes-AMG board member Ola Källenius. The engine will be drastically changed in terms of RPM, areas like the idle speed and redline, as their current status is illegal for the road. The boss of Mercedes-AMG, Tobias Moers, says the engine will be at 1,280 rpm when idle, and 11,000 for the redline. 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. It is still unknown how the engine has met emission regulations. Power is expected to be around 1,000 hp (746 kW; 1,014 PS).
The batteries are from Mercedes-AMG's Formula 1 cars, these being the Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K) and the Motor Generator Unit-Heat (MGU-H). The MGU-K is installed on the main driveshaft. Its purpose is to help spin the rear wheels and recover the same kinetic energy while braking. The MGU-H is installed on the turbocharger. Its used to spool the turbo and help prevent turbo-lag issues. It can also recover wasted gas from the exhaust and turn in into kinetic energy. Another two batteries will be running the front wheels for an all-wheel drive drivetrain, together delivering 161 hp (120 kW; 163 PS).
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