Mercedes-AMG ONE smashes the Nürburgring record: when Formula 1 meets the road!
The Mercedes-AMG ONE has just struck a major blow on the legendary Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit by setting a new lap record for a production car. On September 23, 2024, Mercedes-AMG brand ambassador and DTM driver Maro Engel set a lap time of 6:29.090 minutes, surpassing the old record by more than five seconds. This performance is a real feat in the automotive world.
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An unprecedented feat
The 6:30 minute barrier was broken for the first time by a road car, a feat that seemed almost unattainable until recently for a road-legal vehicle. Although exact speeds have not been revealed, it is certain that the AMG ONE and its engine exceptional reached speeds in excess of 300 km/h on the straights of the circuit.
Formula 1 technology on the road
The AMG ONE is essentially a car Formula 1 suitable for the road, equipped with a hybrid powertrain taken directly from Mercedes’ champion F1 cars. With a total output of 782 kW (1,063 hp) from its 1.6-liter hybrid V6 engine and four electric motors, it represents the pinnacle of automotive performance and the successful transfer of power. racing technology to a road legal vehicle.
A balance between performance and daily use
Unlike the F1 carsthe AMG ONE must comply with road regulations, offer a certain level of comfort and be durable enough for regular use. It’s this balance between extreme performance and usability that makes the AMG ONE’s achievement so remarkable.
The “Green Hell”: a legendary circuit
The Nürburgring, nicknamed “the Green Hell”, is considered the most demanding and difficult purpose-built racing circuit in the world. A quick lap on this circuit is seen as the ultimate validation of performance capabilities overall values of a car.
Previous records and technological developments
Over the years, the lap record for a production car has been held by a series of increasingly extreme vehicles, such as the Porsche 956 C, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ and Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. The AMG ONE’s time of 6:29.090 is a significant improvement over these previous records, demonstrating the rapid advancement of automotive technology.
Hybrid Energy Management
The achievement of the AMG ONE is particularly impressive given the complexities of its hybrid powertrain. Efficient management of electrical energy throughout the 20 kilometer lap was crucial in setting the new record, mirroring strategies used in Formula 1.
Towards a future of innovative performance
This record poses intriguing questions about the future of automotive performance. With the continued advancement of hybrid and electric technologieswe could witness even more astonishing feats of engineering. It remains to be seen how long this record will hold and what type of vehicle will be needed to beat it.
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Source : Mercedes AMG
