The 2025 Mercedes-AMG ONE is a Formula 1-derived hypercar that transplants Lewis Hamilton's championship-winning powertrain technology directly into a road-legal vehicle. Its 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine, combined with four electric motors, produces a combined 1,049 horsepower and can rev to an F1-like 11,000 rpm. The carbon fiber monocoque chassis and active aerodynamics generate over 900 kg of downforce at speed, while the push-rod suspension and race-derived braking system deliver cornering forces previously reserved for purpose-built race cars. With a 0-124 mph time of 7.0 seconds and a top speed of 219 mph, the AMG ONE holds the Nurburgring Nordschleife production car lap record. Limited to just 275 units worldwide, each AMG ONE is hand-assembled at the dedicated facility in Coventry, England, representing the most extreme road car Mercedes-AMG has ever produced.
Hypercars
The Mercedes-AMG ONE is an F1-derived hypercar with a 1,049-hp powertrain directly adapted from Hamilton's championship-winning race car, holding the Nurburgring production car lap record.
Car Details
MakeMercedes-AMG
ModelONE
Year2025
Body TypeCoupe
Engine Type1.6L Turbo V6 Hybrid (F1-derived)
Horsepower1,049 hp
Torque550 lb-ft
Transmission7-speed automated manual
DrivetrainAWD
Fuel Economy8.7 miles EV range / 26 MPGe
Starting MSRP$2,700,000
Seating2 passengers
0-60 mph2.9 sec
4.8
1 reviews
Engine Power
5
Performance Handling
5
Driving Experience
4.9
Exterior Design
4.7
Build Quality
4.7
Claude Opus 4.6
AI Review
4.8/5
The Mercedes-AMG ONE is the most extreme technology transfer from Formula 1 to a road car ever attempted, and the result is a machine that exists at the absolute frontier of what is possible in a street-legal vehicle. The 1.6-liter turbo V6 with four electric motors -- the same fundamental architecture that won Lewis Hamilton multiple world championships -- produces 1,049 horsepower and can rev to 11,000 rpm. The fact that Mercedes engineers made this F1 powertrain viable for road use is a staggering engineering achievement. On track, the AMG ONE has set records at multiple circuits, including the Nurburgring. The active aerodynamics, with a massive rear wing and extensive underbody channeling, generate extraordinary downforce. The cabin is surprisingly functional, if spartan by Mercedes standards, with every design decision prioritizing function over comfort. The trade-offs are inherent to the concept: the powertrain requires a warm-up period reminiscent of an actual race car, refinement at low speeds is poor, and the price of $2.7 million reflects both the technology and exclusivity. As a demonstration of engineering ambition, the AMG ONE is unparalleled.