Unveiled as Mission One by Hamilton and then-Mercedes-Benz boss Dieter Zetsche on the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Present, little has been revealed concerning the automotive.
What does Mercedes’ seven-time Components 1 World Drivers Champion Lewis Hamilton do after work? Properly, it appears he’s been fairly busy of late, if a brand new Mercedes AMG video of Hamilton and its new One ultracar is something to go by.
Unveiled as Mission One by Hamilton and then-Mercedes-Benz boss Dieter Zetsche on the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Present, little has been revealed concerning the automotive. We do know that solely 275 items will likely be constructed and bought at $2.72 million a pop. Don’t get too excited — they’re already all accounted for, 4 occasions over!
Now, not solely does this new clip reveal Lewis’ half in testing and creating Merc’s thousand-horse Components 1-derived 1.6-litre V6 ERS One, but it surely additionally reveals the look and some extra secrets and techniques of its ultracar.
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Video Reveals Extra Mercedes-AMG One Secrets and techniques
Sculpted within the wind tunnel, the all-carbon fiber Mercedes-AMG One has energetic aerodynamics, which the brand new video reveals for the primary time. You’ll discover its fender-top vents popping up. And the video additionally reveals a DRS-like adjustable rear wing. That’s along with aerodynamic entrance air ducts, a roof-mounted air consumption and the aero fin on the rear engine cowl.
There’s additionally a glimpse at One’s minimalist and driver-focused Components 1 themed cabin, steering wheel pedals and driver-oriented central infotainment display. That’s neatly blended with a little bit advantageous stitched Napa leather-based luxurious on the bucket seats.
We additionally know that One’s 1,039–1,231 hp hybrid energy unit is nicked out of Hamilton’s Components 1 machine. And re-tuned for highway use. It combines an inner combustion engine and 4 electrical motors. The 748 hp 90-degree turbo petrol 1.6-litre V6 ICE will idle at a good 1,280 rpm. By no means worry, it’ll nonetheless muster its 11,000 rpm redline. Mercedes-AMG will nevertheless count on every One again each 30,000 miles for an engine rebuild.
Energy Unit Straight Out of Hamilton’s F1 Mercedes
Like that grand prix V6, two of One’s 4 electrical drive items additionally basically come straight out of Lewis’ F1 machine. The 161 hp MGU-Okay, or Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic, mounts on to the V6’s crankshaft. And the 121 hp MGU-H, or Motor Generator Unit-Warmth runs with the turbocharger. Not like the F1 automotive, that further pair of electrical motors do obligation on the entrance axle. Every drives a wheel to ship an all-wheel drivetrain.
The F1-derived MGU-Okay and MGU-H motor-generators do double obligation. They harvest power beneath braking, and likewise contribute to the beast’s unimaginable prowess beneath energy. They enhance effectivity, too. The MGU-Okay generates electrical energy beneath braking. The MGU-H retains the turbocharger spinning at excessive speeds when off the throttle. To remove lag and enhance throttle response. These 4 electrical motors contribute a further 603 hp to the One’s complete output.
One Additionally has a Components 1-like Gearbox
The vast majority of that drive is put down via the rear wheels. Channelled through an F1-like automated single clutch 8-speed guide transmission. One rides on 19 inch entrance and 20 inch rear aluminum and carbon fiber composite center-lock wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 285/35 ZR 19 entrance and 335/30 ZR 20 rear rubber. Ventilated carbon-ceramic discs care for the braking.
The two,866 lb. ultracar will problem the two-second 0-60 mph barrier. And attain 200 mph in round 11 seconds on its solution to a 220 mile an hour high pace.
So, there you might have it. There’s little doubt the place Lewis Hamilton spends a good period of time away from his day job. He’s contributing to the event of the Mercedes-AMG One. And he’s the
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