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Mercedes-AMG One Smashes Its Own Nürburgring Record and Reigns as
the Fastest Production Car on the Track
The hybrid hypercar
Mercedes-AMG One has once again proven its prowess, setting a new lap
record at the Nürburgring for street-legal vehicles. DTM driver and
Mercedes-AMG brand ambassador Maro Engel completed the famous
Nordschleife lap in just 6 minutes and 29.090 seconds, beating his
own previous record by over five seconds. This milestone is not only
a significant achievement for Mercedes-AMG but also marks the first
time a street-legal car has completed the Nürburgring lap in under 6
minutes and 30 seconds.
According to Engel,
weather conditions played a crucial role in breaking the record. The
Nürburgring was dry, with an optimal ambient temperature of 15
degrees Celsius, offering excellent grip and allowing the car to
unleash its full potential. The AMG One was set up identically to the
configuration used in last year’s record attempt, but this time,
every component was fine-tuned to achieve maximum precision and
performance.
AMG One’s
Technical Secrets and the Race Plus Mode
Achieving this
record required meticulous preparation. The hypercar’s wheel camber
was adjusted to the maximum permissible angles to ensure superior
stability and cornering grip. Moreover, the AMG One was switched to
its dedicated "Race Plus" mode, designed specifically for
track use. In this configuration, the car’s ride height is lowered
even closer to the ground, the suspension stiffens up, and the active
aerodynamics are optimized to operate at their peak capabilities.
As a result, the AMG
One could fully exploit its hybrid powertrain’s capabilities. At
its heart lies a 1.6-liter V6 turbo engine paired with four electric
motors and an 8.4 kWh battery operating at 800 volts. Together, they
produce a staggering combined output of 1063 horsepower. Acceleration
from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 2.9 seconds, 200 km/h is reached in 7
seconds, and it takes only 15.6 seconds to hit 300 km/h.
Where Does the AMG
One Stand Among Its Competitors?
While the AMG One
currently holds the crown among street-legal cars on the Nürburgring,
it still falls short compared to some of its more extreme electric
rivals. The Lotus Evija X, for instance, completed the same lap in 6
minutes and 24.047 seconds, while the Volkswagen ID.R, another
electric track prototype, holds a record of 6 minutes and 5.336
seconds. However, neither of these cars is certified for street use,
whereas the AMG One is fully road-legal.
What Does This
Record Mean for Mercedes-AMG?
This record-setting
feat is not just a demonstration of speed and power. The AMG One
represents a true technological marvel, blending Formula 1 technology
with a road-legal package, making it equally at home on both the
track and the streets. Breaking the Nürburgring record highlights
that Mercedes-AMG has successfully translated its engineering
expertise into a street-legal hypercar that offers something truly
unique and exclusive for its customers.
Mercedes-AMG One is
now officially the fastest production car around the Nürburgring,
embodying a legacy of speed, power, and refinement. This record is
more than just a number—it’s proof that in the world of
hypercars, AMG still has the final word.
Mercedes-AMG One Smashes Its Own Nürburgring Record and Reigns as
the Fastest Production Car on the Track
The hybrid hypercar
Mercedes-AMG One has once again proven its prowess, setting a new lap
record at the Nürburgring for street-legal vehicles. DTM driver and
Mercedes-AMG brand ambassador Maro Engel completed the famous
Nordschleife lap in just 6 minutes and 29.090 seconds, beating his
own previous record by over five seconds. This milestone is not only
a significant achievement for Mercedes-AMG but also marks the first
time a street-legal car has completed the Nürburgring lap in under 6
minutes and 30 seconds.
According to Engel,
weather conditions played a crucial role in breaking the record. The
Nürburgring was dry, with an optimal ambient temperature of 15
degrees Celsius, offering excellent grip and allowing the car to
unleash its full potential. The AMG One was set up identically to the
configuration used in last year’s record attempt, but this time,
every component was fine-tuned to achieve maximum precision and
performance.
AMG One’s
Technical Secrets and the Race Plus Mode
Achieving this
record required meticulous preparation. The hypercar’s wheel camber
was adjusted to the maximum permissible angles to ensure superior
stability and cornering grip. Moreover, the AMG One was switched to
its dedicated "Race Plus" mode, designed specifically for
track use. In this configuration, the car’s ride height is lowered
even closer to the ground, the suspension stiffens up, and the active
aerodynamics are optimized to operate at their peak capabilities.
As a result, the AMG
One could fully exploit its hybrid powertrain’s capabilities. At
its heart lies a 1.6-liter V6 turbo engine paired with four electric
motors and an 8.4 kWh battery operating at 800 volts. Together, they
produce a staggering combined output of 1063 horsepower. Acceleration
from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 2.9 seconds, 200 km/h is reached in 7
seconds, and it takes only 15.6 seconds to hit 300 km/h.
Where Does the AMG
One Stand Among Its Competitors?
While the AMG One
currently holds the crown among street-legal cars on the Nürburgring,
it still falls short compared to some of its more extreme electric
rivals. The Lotus Evija X, for instance, completed the same lap in 6
minutes and 24.047 seconds, while the Volkswagen ID.R, another
electric track prototype, holds a record of 6 minutes and 5.336
seconds. However, neither of these cars is certified for street use,
whereas the AMG One is fully road-legal.
What Does This
Record Mean for Mercedes-AMG?
This record-setting
feat is not just a demonstration of speed and power. The AMG One
represents a true technological marvel, blending Formula 1 technology
with a road-legal package, making it equally at home on both the
track and the streets. Breaking the Nürburgring record highlights
that Mercedes-AMG has successfully translated its engineering
expertise into a street-legal hypercar that offers something truly
unique and exclusive for its customers.
Mercedes-AMG One is
now officially the fastest production car around the Nürburgring,
embodying a legacy of speed, power, and refinement. This record is
more than just a number—it’s proof that in the world of
hypercars, AMG still has the final word.
