Mercedes-AMG One achieved an extraordinary milestone, becoming the fastest production car on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Rather than “becoming”, it would be correct to say “confirming itself“: With an official time of 6:29.090 minutes, improved by Maro Engel, this hypercar has indeed surpassed its own record, setting a new standard in the super sports car class.
Driving strategy
To achieve this incredible time, the ambassador of the AMG division of the Star brand had to maximize the use of electric energy from the hybrid drive. One of the key techniques used was the so-called “lift and coast”, which involves removing the foot from the accelerator early to recover energy during braking. This approach, together with the four-stage Energy Flow Control (EFC) system, has allowed the vehicle’s performance to be optimized.
Record validation
“Two years ago, conditions were not ideal and some sections of the track were still a little wet – commented Engel after the new record – We knew we could do more and we wanted to prove it. Today we managed to express the maximum potential of the AMG ONE. I thank the entire Affalterbach team for the trust they have placed in me. It was a great pleasure and an honor to be able to travel this record lap with such a unique car“. The new record has been verified and documented by TÜV Rheinland to ensure the Mercedes-AMG One was in standard condition, with a notary confirming the correctness of the record lap, making this achievement even more significant.
Mercedes-AMG ONE queen of the Nurburgring
“We have held the record for road vehicles – added Michael Schiebe, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mercedes AMG GmbH and Head of the Mercedes Benz G-Class and Mercedes Maybach divisions – But at AMG we always want to push the boundaries of what is possible or even take them a little further. That’s why we wanted to once again demonstrate the potential of our AMG ONE. The entire team was rewarded for their efforts and commitment. I am proud of this teamwork and the fantastic new record time we achieved. Once again, we have impressively demonstrated the spirit and competence of AMG.”
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