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The Mercedes-AMG ONE (R50, previously known as Project One) is a limited-production plug-in dual hybrid sports car manufactured by Mercedes-AMG, featuring Formula One-derived technology. The Project One concept car was unveiled at the 2017 International Motor Show Germany by the seven-time F1 world champion and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 driver, Lewis Hamilton and Head of Mercedes-Benz, Dieter Zetsche.
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Mercedes-AMG unveiled the concept version of the ONE, the Project One with nearly identical specifications to the production version. Claimed that the production ONE will be evaluated on their performance, durability, and ability in Mercedes-Benz's proving grounds and on racing circuits. Development of the AMG ONE took place at Mercedes-AMG GmbH, in Affalterbach Germany. Lewis Hamilton, who worked on the development of the car, was one of the drivers testing prototypes of the car.
The production version of the AMG ONE was unveiled on June 1, 2022. Mercedes-AMG received orders totaling more than four times the planned production volume. However, they declined to raise the production limit to preserve the exclusivity of the car. Production of the AMG ONE started in August 2022, with all 275 cars slated for hand assembly by Mercedes-AMG. The first car was delivered on January 16, 2023, featuring a distinctive paint finish inspired by the livery of the F1 W12 E Performance.
The powertrain of the Mercedes-AMG ONE is rated at 782 kW (1,063 hp) through a hybrid drivetrain that shares many features with modern F1 cars. The car has five motors with different functions on board: an internal combustion engine and four electric motors. The car on which the engine and design of the ONE is based on is the Mercedes-AMG F1 W06, as confirmed by Mercedes-AMG board member Ola Källenius. The Mercedes-AMG ONE utilises a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz PU106B Hybrid engine, a 1.6-litre turbocharged 90-degree V6 engine. Modifications were made to the engine to ensure compliance with idle RPM and redline regulations. Tobias Moers stated that the engine would idle at 1,280 rpm and reach a redline limit of 11,000 rpm. However, the engine's lifespan would be limited to 50,000 km, requiring owners to return their cars for engine refurbishment.
The top speed is limited to 352 km/h, the car reaching 0-100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds.
This car has covered 10 km.
