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Mercedes-AMG Project One Teased for Frankfurt [Video]
Mercedes-AMG Project One Teased for Frankfurt [Video]-July 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:42

It's likely to be the fastest and most powerful vehicle displayed at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. Ahead of its debut this week, Mercedes-AMG has revealed the rear-end of Project One and it looks menacing…

It's called the Mercedes-AMG Project One and it's essentially a "Formula One road car". It'll feature a hybrid powertrain comprising an F1-derived, turbocharged 1.6-litre V6 engine from the championship-winning WO7 Hybrid, coupled with a “purely electric and wheel-selective front axle drive concept”. The engine will idle at 4 000 rpmand will redline at an eye-watering 13 500 rpm. According to reports, the engine will be good for at least 50 000 km before needinga rebuild, which is probably alright, seeing as most hypercars do so little mileage.

The engine will work in conjunction with 2 electric motors. The first 80 kW electric motor is tasked with keeping the turbocharger on the boil at all times while the second 120 kW motor is linked directly to the crankshaft. An additional 2 electric motors at the front axle will allow for pure electric driving with a range up to 24 km on electric power alone.The Project One hypercar will develop more than 746 kW and will make use of a single clutch 8-speed transmission to lay power to the road. Top speed is estimated at 350 kph.

Only 275 units will be built and all of them have been spoken for. We will be attending the Frankfurt Motor Show this week so look for information as the show unfolds.

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