The Mercedes-AMG One beats its own lap record at the Nurburgring by over 5 seconds

Donald October 3, 2024

Mercedes-AMG ONE (Energieverbrauch gewichtet kombiniert: 17,7 kWh/100 km plus 9,9 l/100 km | Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert bei entladener Batterie: 14,6 l/100km | CO₂-Emissionen gewichtet kombiniert: 224 g/km | CO₂-Klasse gewichtet kombiniert: G | CO₂-Klasse bei entladener Batterie: G); Die angegebenen Werte wurden nach dem vorgeschriebenen Messverfahren WLTP (Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure) ermittelt. Die angegebenen Spannweiten beziehen sich auf den deutschen Markt. Der Energieverbrauch und der CO2-Ausstoß eines Pkw sind nicht nur von der effizienten Ausnutzung des Kraftstoffs bzw. des Energieträgers durch den Pkw, sondern auch vom Fahrstil und anderen nichttechnischen Faktoren abhängig.;Mercedes‑AMG ONE (Energieverbrauch gewichtet kombiniert: 17,7 kWh/100 km plus 9,9 l/100 km | Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert bei entladener Batterie: 14,6 l/100km | CO₂-Emissionen gewichtet kombiniert: 224 g/km | CO₂-Klasse gewichtet kombiniert: G | CO₂-Klasse bei entladener Batterie: G)* Mercedes-AMG ONE (energy consumption weighted combined: 17.7 kWh/100 km plus 9.9 l/100 km | fuel consumption combined with discharged battery: 14.6 l/100 km | CO₂ emissions weighted combined: 224 g/km | CO₂ class weighted combined: G | CO₂ class with discharged battery: G); The specified values were determined according to the prescribed measurement procedure WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure). The ranges given refer to the German market. The energy consumption and CO₂ emissions of a car depend not only on the efficient use of the fuel or energy source by the car, but also on the driving style and other non-technical factors.;Mercedes-AMG ONE (energy consumption combined weighted: 17.7 kWh/100 km plus 9.9 l/100 km | fuel consumption combined discharged battery: 14.6 l/100 km | CO₂ emissions combined weighted: 224 g/km | CO₂ class combined weighted: G | CO₂ class discharged battery: G)*

The Mercedes-AMG One beats its own lap record at the Nurburgring by over 5 seconds

The Mercedes-AMG One has once again beaten its own Nürburgring-Nordschleife lap record, cementing its place as the fastest road-legal car on the planet. With a time of 6:29.090, the hypercar, driven by DTM driver and Mercedes-AMG brand ambassador Maro Engel, beat its previous best by over five seconds (6:35.183). This makes the AMG One the first production car to break the 6:30-minute barrier.

This achievement wasn’t just a stroke of luck. Conditions on the day of the record attempt, September 23, 2024, were ideal, with a dry track and temperatures of 15°C (air) and 20°C (asphalt). Engel capitalized on this, using every trick in the AMG One’s playbook to extract the maximum from its Formula 1™-inspired hybrid powertrain.

Engel’s run saw the strategic use of the AMG One’s four-stage Energy Flow Control (EFC) system, optimizing energy recuperation and deploying power with precision. “Lift and coast” techniques allowed for better management of the hybrid system’s electric boost, while smarter utilization of the driver-activated Drag Reduction System (DRS) helped Engel push the car’s limits even further. This combination of engineering and driving skill culminated in a lap that redefines what’s possible for road cars.

“The entire team has been rewarded for its efforts and commitment,” said Michael Schiebe, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “We’ve once again demonstrated the spirit and expertise of AMG. It’s a proud moment for us all.”

The AMG One features a Formula-1-derived 1.6-litre V6 hybrid engine, combined with four electric motors, delivers 1,063 hp, with a top speed of 352 km/h. Active aerodynamics, carbon monocoque construction, and a pushrod suspension system all contribute to its performance – it’s essentially a street-legal Formula 1 machine.