AMG ONE Hypercar Breaks Its Own Record—Faster, Sharper, Unstoppable

Well, it’s happened again, hasn’t it? Mercedes-AMG has taken a car that’s basically a Formula 1™ car with number plates and smashed its own Nürburgring record by more than five seconds. Five seconds may not sound like much, but when you’re barreling down the Nordschleife at 352 km/h, trust me, it’s an eternity.

This time around, it’s Maro Engel, a man who should have his own designated parking space at the ‘Ring, who shaved the time down to 6:29.090 minutes. That’s right—this beast of a machine has now obliterated the 6:30-minute barrier. It’s become the fastest production car ever on the Nürburgring, with nothing else even coming close. The irony? The only thing standing in its way is itself, and I think they’ll find a way to beat that, too.

Formula 1™ on the Road—Sort of

Let’s not beat around the bush here. The Mercedes-AMG ONE is as close as you’re going to get to a street-legal Formula 1™ car. Underneath the bonnet, you’ve got an E PERFORMANCE hybrid system that’s been lifted straight out of the Formula 1™ playbook. I’m talking about a 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged engine with four—yes, FOUR—electric motors. The whole setup generates a mind-blowing 1,063 horsepower. That’s right, a 1,063 hp road car. We’ve officially crossed the line into the realm of insanity.

But here’s where it gets fun. Not only does it give you all that power, but it also gives you Formula 1™-style hybrid trickery. One motor is tucked inside the turbocharger to spool it up faster. Another one is strapped to the crankshaft to add torque. The other two are on the front wheels to provide some crazy torque vectoring. It’s like they took a Formula 1™ car and thought, “How can we make this even more complicated and mental?”

F1 Performance in Real Life

What’s even more impressive is how Engel managed to pull off this Nürburgring lap. Just like Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, he had to use the car’s electrical energy at just the right moments to maximise performance. Engel utilised a system called Energy Flow Control (EFC), which is basically a strategy to make the most of the hybrid’s battery while attacking the 20.832-kilometre track.

There’s even a fancy term for it—‘lift and coast.’ In other words, you’re letting off the throttle a bit early, coasting into the corners to save energy for later. Sounds easy, right? Not when you’re trying to beat the record on the world’s most demanding track. But that’s the genius of the AMG ONE—it’s a tech masterpiece, one that requires as much brainpower as it does driving skill.

Breaking All the Rules

Let’s talk numbers because, in the world of hypercars, that’s what really matters. The AMG ONE’s V6 turbo works with the electric motors to create an ungodly top speed of 352 km/h. In “Race Plus” mode, this machine transforms—chassis lowers by 37mm at the front and 30mm at the rear, aerodynamics go into full attack mode, and that Drag Reduction System (DRS) opens up to let you cut through the air like a knife. It’s basically like hitting the NOS button in Fast & Furious but without the cheesy dialogue.

On the Nordschleife’s straights, Engel was clocking eye-watering speeds while the DRS was active. But as soon as he hit the twisty sections, the aero elements snapped back into place, giving the car tons of downforce to stick to the track. It’s a perfect example of how far the marriage between motorsport tech and road cars has come.

You Can Drive This (If You’re Insane)

Here’s the kicker—you, too, can drive this monster. The AMG ONE isn’t just a track weapon; it’s road-legal. Mind you, I’m not sure where on earth you’d actually find a stretch of road worthy of this thing, but the point is you could. The car even comes with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO tyres, specifically developed to handle the ONE’s ludicrous power and performance.

And let’s not forget, AMG ONE customers get to play with all the toys, from the 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system to the pushrod suspension and torque vectoring. Sure, it’s got a Formula 1™ engine in the back, but it’s packed with enough tech to make even the most seasoned drivers feel like they’re racing in the Grand Prix.

The Fastest Production Car—Full Stop

So, what have we learned? The Mercedes-AMG ONE is not just a car—it’s a hypercar that’s managed to marry Formula 1™ performance with road-legal sensibilities, all while smashing Nürburgring records left and right. And Maro Engel, that lucky man, has proven yet again that Mercedes isn’t just pushing the envelope—they’ve ripped it to shreds.

Sure, it’s absurd. Yes, it’s impractical. And yes, it costs more than a private island. But if you’ve got the cash and the guts, this is the car that will make you feel like Lewis Hamilton on your morning commute.

Move over, Bugatti and Koenigsegg. The AMG ONE has arrived, and it’s not here to play nice.