AMG One
Unveiled in production form on May 31, 2022, the Mercedes-AMG ONE is a two-seat hypercar built around a hybrid powertrain derived from Formula 1 technology. Its system combines a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline V6 with four electric motors, producing a claimed 782 kW, or 1,063 hp. Top speed is electronically limited to 352 km/h, while 0–100 km/h takes 2.9 seconds. The ONE also uses a carbon-fiber monocoque, active aerodynamics, and push-rod suspension, giving it a technical identity far removed from a conventional road car. Production was restricted to a very small series. For 2022, the library records one configuration only: the Base version representing the road-going production hypercar.
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Make: Mercedes-Benz · Model: AMG One
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2022
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Model summary
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Model introduction
Unveiled in production form on May 31, 2022, the Mercedes-AMG ONE is a two-seat hypercar built around a hybrid powertrain derived from Formula 1 technology. Its system combines a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline V6 with four electric motors, producing a claimed 782 kW, or 1,063 hp. Top speed is electronically limited to 352 km/h, while 0–100 km/h takes 2.9 seconds. The ONE also uses a carbon-fiber monocoque, active aerodynamics, and push-rod suspension, giving it a technical identity far removed from a conventional road car. Production was restricted to a very small series. For 2022, the library records one configuration only: the Base version representing the road-going production hypercar.
History
The Mercedes-AMG ONE began as an attempt to transfer Formula 1 powertrain technology into a road-legal car. The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE concept was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017. From the outset, Mercedes-AMG described an unusually complex hybrid layout centered on a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6, linking the project to the engineering expertise of Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth, United Kingdom. Development continued for several years because the competition-derived engine had to meet road-car requirements for durability, emissions, drivability, and certification. The final production model was unveiled on May 31, 2022, during AMG’s 55th-anniversary year. Mercedes-AMG confirmed a total system output of 1,063 hp, four electric motors, and an electronically limited top speed of 352 km/h. Low-volume production began in 2022. Mercedes-Benz announced that only 275 examples would be built, with the hybrid powertrain assembled by specialists in Brixworth and the complete vehicle assembled in Coventry, United Kingdom. The ONE is therefore best understood as a standalone halo project rather than a model family spanning several generations or conventional trim levels.
Generations
The Mercedes-AMG ONE does not have multiple clearly separated commercial generations. Its development is better described in two stages: the Project ONE concept revealed in 2017 and the production Mercedes-AMG ONE introduced in 2022. The concept established the idea of a Formula 1-inspired road hypercar, but it was not yet a customer production model. The road car retained that central philosophy while adding the systems required for road certification. It combines a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 with four electric motors, a high-performance battery, a seven-speed automated transmission, and electrically controlled all-wheel drive at the front axle. Mercedes-AMG quotes total system output at 1,063 hp. Its structure and aerodynamics are equally distinctive. The ONE uses a carbon-fiber monocoque, extensive composite bodywork, push-rod suspension, and several active aerodynamic devices. The 2022 entry corresponds to this production specification. The manufacturer sources reviewed do not identify a later generation, facelift, or separate engine family for the model, so it should not be divided into conventional generational periods or a broad range of factory trims.
Key differences
The main distinction is between the 2017 Project ONE concept and the production Mercedes-AMG ONE revealed in 2022. The concept presented the project’s overall idea and architecture, while the production car had to meet road-certification, durability, drivability, and emissions requirements. It should therefore not be treated as an additional customer trim or production version. The production specification retains the central technical features: a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6, four electric motors, a claimed 1,063 hp system output, a carbon-fiber monocoque, active aerodynamics, and push-rod suspension. The available manufacturer information does not identify multiple mechanical trims or separate power levels for the 2022 model year. The Base configuration is consequently best read as the standard production definition, not as an entry-level grade in the way that term is normally used across a regular Mercedes-Benz model range.
Photo recognition
The Mercedes-AMG ONE is immediately recognizable by its extremely low body and advanced central cockpit, whose proportions are closer to a racing car than to a conventional road-going coupe. A long dorsal fin extends visually from the roof toward the rear and is one of the model’s defining features. Its bodywork is shaped around airflow management and cooling rather than conventional styling priorities. At the front, large openings and aerodynamic surfaces dominate the design. The sides feature deep air channels and NACA-style openings associated with cooling. At the rear, a two-part extendable wing works with the diffuser and adjustable aerodynamic flaps, depending on the selected driving mode. Forged ten-spoke wheels and the elongated, narrow proportions provide further visual clues. The cabin is strictly two-seat and has a highly functional layout, with integrated seats, compact controls, and driver-focused instrumentation. The combination of the central fin, deeply sculpted body sides, and moving aerodynamic elements makes the ONE easier to identify than a conventional Mercedes-AMG model, even when viewed from a distance.
Important versions
The Mercedes-AMG ONE has an intentionally narrow range. Mercedes-AMG announced a production run of only 275 cars, with no documented series variants offering different power levels or body styles. The 2017 Project ONE should be understood as the preceding concept, not as a separate production version. For the 2022 model year, the only recorded configuration is the Base version. It represents the production Mercedes-AMG ONE: a two-seat hybrid hypercar with a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6, four electric motors, and a claimed total output of 1,063 hp. Individual customer specifications and personalization choices do not, by themselves, establish separate mechanical versions.
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References
- Der neue Mercedes-AMG ONE: Formel-1-Technologie für die StraßeMercedes-Benz Media
- Início da produção do Mercedes-AMG ONEMercedes-Benz Portugal
- https://presse.mercedes-benz.at/news-der-neue-mercedes-amg-one-formel-1-technologie-fuer-die-strasse?id=158923&l=deutsch&menueid=10017presse.mercedes-benz.at
- https://imprensa.mercedes-benz.com.br/releases/mercedes-amg-one-traz-tecnologia-da-formula-1-para-as-ruasimprensa.mercedes-benz.com.br
- https://media.mercedes-benz.pl/nowy-mercedes-amg-one-technologia-z-formuly-1-po-raz-pierwszy-trafia-z-toru-wyscigowego--na-drogi/media.mercedes-benz.pl
- https://www.mercedes-benz.com.tr/passengercars/brand/me-time/teknoloji-ve-inovasyon/mercedes-amg-one.html?abtest-menu_ice_bev=targetmercedes-benz.com.tr
- https://media.mercedes-benz.be/fr/la-nouvelle-mercedes-amg-one--technologie-de-formule-1-pour-la-route/media.mercedes-benz.be
Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Mercedes-Benz AMG One produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2022.
- How many Mercedes-Benz AMG One examples are documented on ScanRacer?
- 18 published scans from 17 members, with the latest photo added in October 2026.
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