The streets of Monaco are no stranger to exotic, supercars or hypercars, but when one of Mercedes’ current Formula 1 drivers, George Russell, pulled up at an upscale restaurant in town, behind the wheel of his brand new Mercedes-AMG One, everyone from seasoned locals to enthusiastic tourists took notice. Fresh from taking delivery of his F1-bred hypercar and finished in a stunning shade of dark blue, this AMG One is easily identifiable as Russell’s as it bears his race number ‘63’. It was seen later in the day, at the world-famous Casino Square, Monte Carlo. In development since 2017, Mercedes-Benz finally began deliveries of the AMG One in 2023. Other famous owners include F1 drivers like Nico Rosberg, Sir Lewis Hamilton, David Coulthard, Valtteri Bottas, and Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg.
Under the skin, the Mercedes-AMG One packs a modified version of the 1.6-liter turbo V6 hybrid engine that was used in the Mercedes-Benz F1W06 between 2014-16. With extensive use of carbon fiber in its construction, the curb weight is 3,737 pounds. Paired with four electric motors, the overall system has a combined 1,063 horsepower. 60 mph comes up in 2.9 seconds, and top speed is 219 mph. Given the extreme aero package made up of several active elements, including front diffuser flaps, a two-part wing, that unmistakable shark fin, and the hybrid assist, the AMG One currently sits at the top of the leaderboard at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife with a record-breaking time of 6:29.090 minutes, making it the first production car to break the 6:30 barrier.
Amidst the glitz and glamor of a city where Bugattis, La Ferraris, and Koenigseggs are the norm, Russell’s AMG-One was certainly able to command attention, offering a presence comparable to unicorns like the CLK GTR. Priced between $2.7 – $ 2.8 million before options, only 275 units of the Mercedes-AMG One will be built.
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