Mercedes-AMG One with 1048 BHP F1-derived powertrain unveiled

The Mercedes-AMG One will take on the likes of the Aston Martin Valkyrie & Gordon Murray's T.50.

Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off the production version of its new hypercar, the AMG One - five years after the concept was unveiled. The Mercedes-AMG One hypercar looks similar to its concept version while keeping its promise of being powered by a motorsport-derived hybrid powertrain.

The hypercar comes powered by a Formula 1-derived 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 paired with four electric motors. The V6 engine alone produces 566 BHP and redlines at 11,000 rpm, and powers the rear wheels. The hypercar comes with an electric motor on each of the front wheels, producing a combined output of 322 BHP, a third electric motor is paired directly with the petrol engine sending 161 BHP to the crankshaft and the fourth motor is tied to the high-tech turbocharger, adding an additional 121 BHP to the mix.

The combined power output from the F1-derived hybrid powertrain stands at 1,048 BHP, allowing the hypercar to sprint to an electronically-limited top speed of 325 km/h. The Mercedes-AMG One is said to accelerate from 0 - 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, while 0 - 200 km/h takes 7 seconds. The Mercedes-AMG One also comes with an 8.4 kWh battery and has an electric-only range of 18.1 km.

The Mercedes-AMG One is made of a carbon-fibre monocoque with aluminium subframes. It also comes with adjustable suspension benefiting its driving & handling characteristics. The hypercar comes with 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels shod of bespoke Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R M01 tyres. It features carbon-ceramic brakes as standard.

Inside, the hypercar comes with two racing-style seats, an F1-style steering wheel with shift lights & integrated buttons and a mechanically-adjustable pedal box and passenger footrest. The car also features two free-standing 10-inch displays for the touchscreen infotainment and digital instrument cluster, digital rearview mirror and exposed carbon fibre all around.

The Mercedes-AMG One is priced at US$2.72 million each, with all the planned 275 units having already been sold out. The hypercar is expected to make its public debut later this month at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.