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Mercedes-AMG One Smashes Its Own Nürburgring Record and Reigns asth…

Author: auto.pub | Published on: 03.10.2024

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