– Mercedes-AMG Project ONE Is An Outrageous $2.53 Million 1000HP Hybrid Hypercar:
We got a tiny glimpse of the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE hypercar last week, but today we’re receiving “The Full Monty”. In a word, the car is simply stunning. As we previously reported, the Project ONE is heavily derived from Formula 1 technology, including its carbon fiber monocoque construction and its turbocharged V6 engine.
Starting with the engine, the 1.6-liter unit produces 612 horsepower by itself. But roughly 600hp isn’t enough for “hypercar” duty. You need more powah! So, the V6 is augmented by a total of four electric motors. Two front-mounted wheel motors add 160hp each (spinning at 50,000 RPM each), and are hooked up to their own single-speed transmission. A third 160hp eclectic motor is connected to the V6 engine’s crankshaft. If that wasn’t enough, a fourth electric motor is found within the turbocharger to help eliminate turbo lag.
Total system output is in excess of 1,000hp — and that’s not to mention that an extra 50hp is at your command using the overboost functionality. Drivers will harness all of this power with an AMG SPEEDSHIFT 8-speed automated manual transmission, with shifting duties being handled by paddles behind the steering wheel. When operating at full tilt, the Project ONE can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.3 seconds and will reach a top speed of 217mph. It’s also said that it can dash from 0 to 124 mph in under 6 seconds, which is less than most cars can get to 60.
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