Mercedes-AMG Project ONE hypercar tests reach a new phase

The development of the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE hypercar is entering a new phase, bringing it closer to production standard as several pre-production models are now practising their fast laps at the company's own proving ground and technology centre at Immendingen.

Testing has thus now largely transferred from the test stands to concentrate more and more on test tracks. For the first time, the project leaders have also authorised testing of the comprehensively electrified and highly complex hybrid power unit with its full output of more than 986bhp.

Along with the dynamic test programme and some refinements to the car's driveability, development work is also focused on its active aerodynamics.

The objective of reaching a new dimension of driving dynamics and performance for a road-going vehicle with the Project ONE, and thereby setting a new milestone in automotive history, is thus gradually drawing closer for Mercedes-AMG.

The adaptation of a complete Formula One drive unit for a hypercar with road approval, which along with its impressive driving dynamics must also deliver perfectly in terms of everyday performance and be able to drive in all-electric mode, represented a tremendous challenge. 

As far as many aspects were concerned, such as noise level, the development team ventured into uncharted territory with this project, working with great tenacity and exceptional engineering expertise to find solutions that could be developed to series maturity.