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Mercedes-Benz, AMG One Little Known Facts

Brand: Mercedes-Benz Model: AMG One
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  1. The Mercedes-AMG One's power output is 1,048 horsepower (780 kW) due to its hybrid system featuring four electric motors and a 1.6-liter V6 engine.
  2. It utilizes the M133 engine as its internal combustion unit, which was previously used in the AMG SLS GT3.
  3. The car features an E-Powertrain with two electric motors powered by a battery pack located between the rear wheels.
  4. There are three drive modes: "Comfort", "Sport", and "Master" for qualifying and racing scenarios.
  5. In 2021, Mercedes-AMG sold only five units of the One due to production limitations caused by high demand and supply chain issues.
  6. The car's exterior design pays homage to its predecessors, incorporating elements from the SLS AMG and the 300SL Gullwing.
  7. It has a top speed limited electronically to around 219 mph (352 km/h) for safety reasons.
  8. The One weighs about 2,150 pounds (975 kg), roughly half that of the SLS AMG.
  9. Its chassis was designed by British Formula 1 engineer Andy Cowell and uses lightweight carbon fiber to reduce weight.
  10. Mercedes-AMG produced only 275 units of the One globally due to the low production volume and high demand.
  11. The car's interior is minimalist, with a focus on track-oriented performance rather than luxury features.
  12. It does not have a reverse gear for the internal combustion engine; instead, it relies solely on its electric motors for reversing.
  13. A single AMG One cost around $2 million in 2021 due to limited production and high demand.
  14. Its battery pack is charged via an external power source when parked, utilizing Type-2 charging connectors.
  15. The car's aerodynamic design features a complex system of winglets on the side skirts for reduced drag and increased downforce at high speeds.
  16. There are only two seats available in the One due to weight-saving measures.
  17. Mercedes-AMG engineers aimed for a power-to-weight ratio similar to that of a Formula 1 car, making it extremely agile and fast around corners.
  18. Its electric motors can accelerate the car from zero to 60 mph (97 km/h) in just 2.8 seconds.
  19. The One does not feature a traditional exhaust system; instead, its internal combustion engine has an "in-car" sound system mimicking the sounds of a racing engine.
  20. It will become eligible for racing with the German Touring Car Masters series due to changes to regulations and homologation rules in 2023.
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