The utterly insane Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar has finally broken cover, and Mercedes are calling it the first-ever Formula 1 car that can pass a roadworthiness test. This amazing feat of engineering essentially takes a Formula 1 power-train and wraps it in a road car's body. What's more is that it's a hybrid capable of traveling in complete zero-emissions silence for up to 15 miles. As you can imagine, the numbers being bandied about in relation to this car are unbelievable. It will produce more than 1,000 horsepower from its combination of petrol engine, regenerative systems and electric motors, accelerate to 124 mph in under six seconds, and be able to rev to 11,000 rpm. Let's take a closer look:
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Mercedes-AMG's long-awaited Project One hypercar has made its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The mid-engined car is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine that's derived from the engine in the current Mercedes Formula 1 car. Electric motors also provide additional power.
The design features hints of Mercedes Group C prototypes from the early 1990s, as well as F1-esque features such as a shark fin behind the cockpit.
Project One will be able to crack 217 mph, and accelerate to 124 mph in under six seconds.
Digital displays, a Formula 1-style steering wheel and driving position all feature.
A nice touch is the upward-swinging dihedral doors.
Note the roof scoop used to funnel cold air into the engine bay.
Devoid of any instrument clutter on the dash, the Project One's two dash-mounted digital displays will tell the driver all they need to know.
The front end is reminiscent of the current stable of Mercedes-AMG models.
Much of the car's technology is borrowed from Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 car (pictured below left).
Project One will also be able to travel a short distance solely using electric power.
The car has a list price of $2.7 million, but all 275 examples to be built were sold long before it was revealed.
