Did you know that front axle electric motors spin at up to 50,000 RPM?
A Mercedes-AMG One F1 car for the roads – This is the most concise and accurate description of the Mercedes-AMG One. It finally debuted in production form just hours ago. The hypercar is powered by a Formula 1 engine, a 1.6-liter V6 internal combustion motor that produces 566 horsepower (or 422 kilowatts). It still meets Euro 6 emission standards. The One’s sleek exterior hides many more secrets. Top Gear has released a video that reveals all.
It may seem like an easy task to put an F1 engine into a street car. Although the German engineers thought the same, they may have been drinking while making the decision to construct the AMG One. However, it took Mercedes-AMG five years to complete the transformation of the hypercar concept into a production vehicle. The machine will be manufactured in the UK, and first deliveries to customers are scheduled for later in the year. It is going to be difficult to produce with only one combustion engine and four electrical motors.
It’s worth talking a bit about the electric motors. The front axle houses two motors, one for each wheel. They produce a total output of 322 horsepower (237 kW). The combustion engine also has a third motor that sends 161 horsepower (120 kW), to the crankshaft. The fourth motor, which is linked to the turbocharger high-tech, adds 121 horsepower (90 kW) and eliminates turbo lag. This setup is incredible! Each of the front-mounted electric engines can spin at up 50,000 rpm. The project leader is the best source of information on the fastest and most powerful road-legal Mercedes ever made. The man who knows everything about the One joins host to share some fascinating details behind the scenes. Despite being able to tell the torque figure, AMG cannot.