He Mercedes-AMG One It is one of those vehicles that are destined to make history. The most extreme model of the star’s firm had a somewhat hesitant start due to delays in its production. However, the first units are already reaching customers and demonstrating that it is capable of doing great things. After breaking a spectacular record on the most famous circuit of all, he is now back on the track with positive results. Ha improved its record on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife and he is still the king.
The Mercedes-AMG One had just stopped the clock in 6 minutes and 35.183 seconds, a time that in 2022 will make it the fastest production car in the Green Hell. However, the German firm believed in its potential and has shown that it could still do a little better. If in these two years no one managed to surpass him, it seems that it will be even more difficult to beat the 6 minutes and 29,090 seconds what he just did. It is a brutal brand for a street vehicle, although having Formula 1 technology also has an influence.
For this occasion the DTM driver, Maro Engelgot back behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG One on a Nürburgring-Nordschleife track with better conditions than the previous one. With the track dry and a temperature of 15º C, the conditions were in place to break the record again, something that came on its third timed lap. Regularity is key on this 20,832 kilometer circuit, although intelligent use of the system also benefits Energy Flow Control (EFC). The pilot took into account the regeneration of energy, to later use it in other areas of the track.
This model has a hybrid propulsion system formed by a combustion engine, which is the 1.6-liter V6 with its electric turbo. In addition, there are four electric motors, one per wheel to achieve all-wheel drive, and powered by the AMG high-performance battery. The result is that this production vehicle with F1 technology achieves a joint power of 1,063 hp and its maximum speed is located at 352 km/h. If we add to that a monocoque chassis, carbon bodywork or pushrod suspensions, it leaves us with this record that is within the reach of very few.
To achieve this, they had the car strictly as standard, as it is delivered to customers. The only thing Engel did was put the Race Plus driving mode on. The tires used for this feat were the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MOwhich are a specific development for this model and are fitted as standard.
