world premiere new items will be held as part of the Frankfurt Motor Show, which opens in September. Customers will receive cars around the second half of 2018.
Before the 24 Hours of Nürburgring marathon, which started this weekend, Mercedes company-Benz published details about the hypercar Mercedes-AMG Project One- the first road car with a power plant from the F1 car.
Six-cylinder engine internal combustion was borrowed from the car of Lewis Hamilton, on which he skated the Formula season in 2015, however, the “six” was modernized: the crankshaft, pistons were replaced, and the engine control unit was also reprogrammed - these operations were needed in order to increase ICE resource(it will be about 50,000 km, after which you will need a "capital").
Paired with a gasoline V6, a pair of electric motors work in the rear of the hypercar: one is responsible for permanent drive turbocharger, the second helps rotation crankshaft. At the front, Project One has two more electric motors that can serve as a driving force on the energy stored in battery pack; on electric hypercar will be able to drive up to 30 kilometers.
As for the transmission, it will be an eight-speed "robot".
It is assumed that the weight Mercedes-AMG Project One will be about 1,300 kilograms, and the power power plant exceed a thousand Horse power, that is, the ratio of hp mass will be more than Bugatti Chiron.
AMG boss Tobias Meyer says he often hears questions from potential customers about car maintenance: for example, would it require the kind of mechanic staff that an F1 car needs during a race? “No, it’s a road car that you park in front of your house or in a garage,” Mayer says, “and you will fill it with 98 gasoline.”
As previously reported, a total of 275 Mercedes-AMG Project One cars will be produced, which Mercedes expects to sell out before the premiere, scheduled for September. preliminary price- 2.4 million pounds sterling (approximately 175,363,000 rubles). As competitors to Project One will act,.
On Frankfurt Motor Show The German company Mercedes presented its vision of the future hypercar. The novelty, called Mercedes-AMG Project One, has got a hybrid power plant, an eight-speed “robot” and a high cost of 2.7 million euros. Like the previously presented competitor in the person of the Valkyrie, the German hypercar was created using “formula technologies” in the body structure and engine. What new Formula 1 has brought to the world of mass-produced automotive industry and why you will never be able to buy yourself a "Project 1", we will tell in this article.
What is Mercedes-AMG Project One?
Mercedes-AMG Project One is a Mercedes-AMG hypercar with a powerful 1000-horsepower unit and amazing dynamic performance. Formula ICE, carbon fiber monocoque, created on the principles of racing queen cars and a limited number of copies - this is all you need to know when you first get acquainted with the German hypercar.
What's under the hood of Project One?
The novelty of the German automaker has a mid-engine engine. The Germans did not think long and borrowed turbocharged unit from the Mercedes-AMG W06 Hybrid car. At the same time, two 163-horsepower electric motors were installed in pair with the 1.6-liter “six” on each of the front wheels. Gasoline internal combustion engine the formula car produces 680 horsepower, which, coupled with electric motors, is 1006 horsepower.
What changes did the engineers make to the power plant?
To increase resource sports engine engineers replaced pistons, added crankshafts and installed pneumatic system valve drives. After making all the changes to the "turbo six", it was possible to increase the engine resource to 50 thousand kilometers. Additionally, I had to underestimate the number of engine revolutions from 15 to 11 thousand rpm.
Despite the formulaic past of the unit, the V6 is able to feed on “earthly” AI-98 gasoline, and its mass, together with the battery, is 420 kilograms. Moreover, a 100-kilogram battery and two electric motors are enough to cover a distance of 24 kilometers without activating a gasoline engine.
What is the top speed of Project One from Mercedes-AMG?
Hypercar " Mercedes AMG Project One has practically the best indicator drag. IN German company not fully disclosed dynamic characteristics, however, Mercedes-AMG Project One claims to accelerate to 200 kilometers per hour in less than six seconds, which better than Bugatti Chiron for half a second.
At the same time, the maximum Mercedes-AMG speed Project One exceeds the mark of 355 kilometers per hour. Of course, he can’t catch up with the Chiron on the runway, but still, the acceleration of the hypercar in 2.5 seconds from zero to 100 km/h is at the top level.
How much does Mercedes-AMG Project One cost?
After the official presentation at the motor show in Frankfurt, Mercedes revealed the price of its hypercar. So the cost of Project One was 2.7 million euros. At the current euro exchange rate, the price tag of the best supercar German made is equal to 183 million rubles. What can you buy with this money? 322 copies Lada Vesta, 10 Lamborghini Aventador or one Bugatti Chiron…
Of course, it's up to you, but you won't be able to take possession of the "German". It's all because of the fact that 275 copies not yet released have already been sold out. But saving up for Project 1 is still worth it, perhaps one of the future happy owners decides to get rid of it.
When will the Mercedes-AMG Project One - the start of sales
According to the press service of the brand, the novelty in a carbon fiber monocoque, with an eight-speed robot with a single clutch and carbon-ceramic brakes will be on sale only in 2019. Thus, only a year and a half after the presentation, the Germans plan to start production of a hypercar.
Another supernova that can work wonders on racing track. Max speed 350 km / h, four electric motors and an engine from a Formula 1 car. An example of the most technologically advanced hypercar of our time at the auto show 2017 FrankfurtMotorshow.
He is finally here. On the eve of the start of the Frankfurt motor show, the head of Mercedes-Benz, Dieter Zetsche, officially showed new project a Mercedes-AMG hypercar and it's really impressive, as expected. The statistics are as follows: 0 to 200 kilometers per hour less than six seconds. Max speed 350 km/h . More 1000 horsepower . And, to top it off, 25 kilometers in all-electric mode.
"This car will make all previous recordsAMG and Mercedes insignificant", Zetsche said, adding that it would be the “most efficient” hypercar of its kind.
The hypercar has a stunning aerodynamic design that literally rolls along the road. The body is made entirely of carbon fiber, it's a monocoque. Special attention attracting front fenders that rise above the wheels, a sharp, sculpted rear end is crowned with a giant spoiler. Details are emphasized by wide rear lights, and an air intake perched on the roof, which sends air to back car with a 1.6 liter turbocharged engine V6, the one that was made on the base Mercedes engine F1 capable of spinning up to 11,000 rpm. , to achieve such high speed without hanging valves, the latter have pneumatic control, unlike traditional valve springs.
Mercedes-AMG Project One and its five engines
The engine is saturated with air electric turbocharger and as they say in Mercedes, the turbine has 40 percent better thermal efficiency compared to classmates, an impressive figure. Another electric motor is connected to the engine for an extra hybrid boost. general power, going to rear wheels over 670 hp (500 kW).
Additionally, two more electric motors work with the internal combustion engine, one for each front wheel; they are rated at 120 kW (161 hp) each and can spin at up to 50,000 rpm. Electricity is stored in lithium-ion batteries, and as Zetsche says, up to 80 percent of the recuperated braking energy can be returned from the front wheels to the batteries.
The batteries weigh about 100 kg, but in fact, they have four times more cells than a hybrid racing car Mercedes in , W06. electrical system operates at 800 volts, which Mercedes says is double the voltage of the company's other plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Production volumes of the extreme scale hypercar are expected to be extremely limited, with just 275 units costing €2.275 million (that's about $2.27 million) apiece. According to rumors, all cars are already sold out.
Chassis Project One
As for the chassis, of course, motorsport has also been here, the coilover suspension presses the wheels to the asphalt, and the 8-speed automatic-mechanical transmission is the power part of the frame, the rear suspension is attached to it.
The front wheels are 19 inches in diameter and 254mm wide, while the rear wheels are 20” x 305mm. Tires on all wheels - Pilot Sport Cup 2. Carbon-ceramic brakes are installed as standard. The Project One gearbox is brand new and can be used in automatic mode or via paddle shifters.
Salon of the new Mercedes-AMG hypercar
Inside the hypercar, everything follows the same goals - practicality and safety. In front of the driver is a racing-inspired steering wheel, a large color display that can be used as dashboard, as well as an additional display at the top of the center console. And this is all that can attract the viewer into the interior. The two seats are relatively spartan, and the pedals and steering wheel are adjustable for different drivers to make this speedy car comfortable to drive.
This is the debut of the hyped model, which I am sure many of our readers have been waiting for. Modesty here and smells.
Photos Mercedes-AMG Project One
“The car is built using Formula 1 technologies” - this pathetic phrase has long become a prestigious cliché in the world of sports cars. But in the case of the new Mercedes-AMG Project One coupe, it must be taken literally for the first time! This hypercar is truly road-ready. common use car of the royal races. Such a development concern Daimler decided to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its AMG division.
The mid-engined coupe is equipped with a hybrid power plant, the main component of which is a V6 Turbo engine with a volume of only 1.6 liters from the 2015 Mercedes W06 Hybrid car. It even has a pneumatic valve drive, although there are a lot of improvements with an eye to everyday use: new crankshaft and pistons, redesigned electronics, and you can fill the car with regular AI-98 gasoline. The cut-off has been shifted from the formula 15 thousand to 11 thousand rpm, although this is also a prohibitive value for road cars. All these "indulgences" made it possible to increase the resource of the motor: not 4000 km, like in Formula 1, but all 50 thousand.
Like the F1 car, on gasoline engine two electric motors installed. The first develops 122 hp. and “twirls” the impeller of the turbocharger. The second one is set to crankshaft engine and produces 163 hp: when braking, it works as a recuperator and generates electricity, and during acceleration it helps the gasoline engine. Gearbox - the original eight-speed "robot" with one clutch and hydraulic drive gear shifting. Peak power at rear wheels- more than 680 hp
However, unlike Formula 1 cars, a couple of electric motors are installed on the front axle. Each develops 163 hp. and drives its own wheel: with their help, thrust vector control is implemented. Two battery packs installed in the floor behind the front axle provide an electric range of around 25 km. You can also recharge the batteries from the outlet, and all the electrical equipment of the hypercar works with a voltage of 800 volts!
The peak output of the hybrid powertrain exceeds 1000 hp, although it is only achieved with fully charged batteries. At the same time, the developers promise that the response power unit on pressing the accelerator pedal even sharper than atmospheric engine V8! Claimed 0-200 km/h time of less than six seconds: put to shame even with the W16 engine (1500 hp), which accelerates in 6.5 seconds. The time for dialing the first “hundred” in AMG is not disclosed, but it is easy to estimate that we are talking about about 2.5 s. The maximum speed is “more than 350 km/h” versus 420 km/h for the Bugatti.
The car itself is built around a carbon fiber monocoque, and the supporting function is also performed by gasoline engine with gearbox: as on Formula 1 cars, levers rear suspension attached to their crankcases. The suspension itself is made according to the classic scheme for all “formula” cars: the shock absorbers are fixed to the body and connected to the suspension arms by push rods. But of course, it is not worth equating it with the designs of Formula 1 cars. The levers themselves are aluminum, not carbon fiber, but elastic element- a conventional coil spring, while torsion bars are now used in the "royal formula". Brakes are carbon-ceramic. There is also a switchable stabilization system.
The design of the Project One coupe is engineered for the most efficient aerodynamics and low weight. Even the emblems on the body are hand-drawn. There are also moving parts high speed the front splitter extends and the dampers in the front wheel arches. According to unofficial data, the mass of the coupe is approximately 1300 kg.
In the cockpit - the realm of carbon fiber: even fixed lodgements for the driver and passenger are made of it (of course, with suede upholstery). You can choose the optimal fit by adjusting the steering column and pedal assembly. The steering wheel itself is almost like a formula, but, in addition to the light tachometer and driving electronics settings buttons, it is equipped with an airbag and touch panels for controlling the media system. There are two customizable ten-inch displays in front of the driver, and another screen is located under the ceiling in place of the usual mirror: it broadcasts a picture from the rear view camera, but you can also display other information. From the elements of comfort - power windows and air conditioning.
Prepared for the Frankfurt motor show Mercedes-AMG Project One - already finished car, and there will be no changes in the technical part, but there is still a year and a half of fine-tuning tests and fine tuning ahead. Production of cars for sale in Germany will begin only in 2019. Only 275 cars will be built at a cost of 2.7 million euros: for comparison, the Bugatti Chiron is cheaper by 300,000 and will be released in a circulation of 500 copies. But if at the time of Chiron's debut only a third of the cars were prepaid, Daimler accepted orders for the entire hypercar run last spring.
In promo video Mercedes new the pilot introduced the car German manufacturer in Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton.
According to Mercedes, Project One was built using Formula 1 technology: like F1 cars, the new hypercar is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine capable of spinning up to 11,000 rpm. The engine resource is 50,000 kilometers.
In addition, Project One has four electric motors: two are mounted on the engine and two more on the front axle of the car, while one of them acts as a brake energy recuperator. The power reserve exclusively on electric traction is 25 km.
In sum, the V6 engine and hybrid systems allow you to develop more than 1000 horsepower. Mercedes estimated the efficiency of the power plant at 40%. The maximum speed of Project One is more than 350 km/h, from 0 to 200 km/h the car accelerates in less than 6 seconds.
The hypercar is equipped with an eight-speed robotic box gears, carbon-ceramic brakes, traction control and push-rod suspension. The monocoque of the car is made of carbon fiber, and the steering wheel is made in the style of the steering wheels of F1 cars.
The cost of one copy of Project One is estimated at 2.275 million euros, while the start of production of the machine is scheduled for 2019. A total of 275 cars will be produced - according to preliminary data, pre-orders have already been issued for the entire "circulation" of Project One.
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