The Mercedes-AMG One is the new king of the Nürburgring with a stratospheric lap time

The track conditions were not ideal. Yet even so, the former DTM driver and Mercedes-Benz ambassador, Maro Engel, managed to stop the clock on a lap of the Nürburgring on October 28 behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG One with a time of 6:35.183, taking eight seconds off the previous record held by the Porsche 911 GT2 RS with the Manthey kit.

The Mercedes-AMG One thus becomes the fastest road-legal series-production car in the world around the legendary “Green Hell”. A record that is all the more impressive considering the circuit had damp patches on the day it was set. In fact, the record came on the final attempt, with Mario Engel heading out on track just 30 seconds before the circuit was officially closed. When the track finally became suitable for a fast lap, only an hour remained before closing.

The record-breaking Mercedes-AMG One: a series car… a very special one

We are sure to agree on one thing: although it is approved for road use, the Mercedes-AMG One is a very special car. It brings Formula 1 hybrid propulsion technology to the road, with a hybrid powertrain delivering a staggering 1,063 CV. It also features AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, torque vectoring and a sophisticated active aerodynamics system.

The record was set in “Race Plus” driving mode, which adjusts all the chassis, engine and aerodynamic components for maximum performance, lowering the bodywork almost 4 cm at the front axle and 3 cm at the rear. Top speed during the record lap, in which Mario Engel used the AMG One’s energy flow control system to make the most of energy recovery when lifting off the accelerator or under braking, was 338 km/h.

The tyres used were the ones the Mercedes-AMG One comes with as standard, MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO, developed specifically for this model by the French brand. As is customary in these cases, an independent notary certified that the vehicle used for the record complied with the technical specifications of the production car, as well as the validity of the times, recorded by the experts at “wige SOLUTIONS”. And without further ado, the best thing is to watch the fast lap directly from inside the cabin… Video below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGkBJajuo4U&feature=youtu.be

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