AMG ONE [Official] Mercedes-AMG Project ONE

[Matski]

But don't those cars use slick tyres? Id expect the GT3 cars to, no?

Yes they do, the point is the lap times so far are consistently comparabale. The cars clealry make the speed up in different places, but across a lap it seems to net out to the same overall performance. For the purposes of comparing it to lap times of cars at other tracks it's not set a time at, it could be useful.

 

[Tourbillon]

Yes they do, the point is the lap times so far are consistently comparabale. The cars clealry make the speed up in different places, but across a lap it seems to net out to the same overall performance. For the purposes of comparing it to lap times of cars at other tracks it's not set a time at, it could be useful.

I understand exactly what you're saying and I'm not disagreeing with anything, but if you put slicks onto the AMG she'll scoot ahead, even if a little that's all.

 

[Bridster]

Senna 1.40

Hockenheim GP lap times - FastestLaps.com

List of fastest lap times for Hockenheim GP. Updated April 2026.

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Yes, but, again, the Senna lap was not a factory lap. Although the AMG One appears to be a bit faster, I would still like to see an independent test done on the same day.

 

[duesy]

All in all, we also have to consider that the ICE model of automotive design and engineering is nearing its upper limits in terms of what it can reasonably extract from the engine, aero, weight, etc. The Senna was already a very extreme car; the One takes that overall formula to the next level; the Valkyrie and the GMA T50 will only inch the boundaries a bit further. Indeed, from here on and barring innovations in tyre technology, extracting a couple of seconds (if that) is all that can reasonably be expected from future ICE hypercars––if there are any whatsoever after the upcoming super Ferrari and Porsche. It is more than likely that the One will end up in the top 10 (or even 5) of all-time track times for street-legal ICE cars.

 

[Matski]

All in all, we also have to consider that the ICE model of automotive design and engineering is nearing its upper limits in terms of what it can reasonably extract from the engine, aero, weight, etc. The Senna was already a very extreme car; the One takes that overall formula to the next level; the Valkyrie and the GMA T50 will only inch the boundaries a bit further. Indeed, from here on and barring innovations in tyre technology, extracting a couple of seconds (if that) is all that can reasonably be expected from future ICE hypercars––if there are any whatsoever after the upcoming super Ferrari and Porsche.

It's not the technology that's lacking. Combustion engines can get from zero to 300mph in about 3 seconds. Hybrid cars can get round the Nordschleife over a minute quicker than the AMG One. It's the limitations of the scenario that engineers are up against. If you're building a car to a regulation set by a motorsport body, or a government, you are not going to go as fast as you could, and if you're building it without those constraints, you won't get a return on investment, because you can't sell it to anybody.

 

[duesy]

It's not the technology that's lacking. Combustion engines can get from zero to 300mph in about 3 seconds. Hybrid cars can get round the Nordschleife over a minute quicker than the AMG One. It's the limitations of the scenario that engineers are up against. If you're building a car to a regulation set by a motorsport body, or a government, you are not going to go as fast as you could, and if you're building it without those constraints, you won't get a return on investment, because you can't sell it to anybody.

There are limits beyond which tyres and tolerances don't hold for street use, the aero becomes too extreme for crash safety (or is complemented by alternatives such as suction fans, which add to weight and safety concerns), and the combined weight of electric and ICE power impairs the agility of handling and the availability of peak power. This is not to mention such cars' extraordinarily complicated maintenance and low lifetime durability, i.e., there are limits to ICE technology that are dictated by sound engineering, cost and safety concerns. After all, the tech is already there in Formula 1 to go much faster, but the engines won't last more than 3-4 races and cost a fortune (and take an entire team of mechanics and engineers) to run and repair. The One, Chiron and the like already push the limits of the technologies and speeds that we can safely and durably drive on streets––and they are already exorbitantly expensive and, I'd say, entirely unnecessary to produce and purchase since most owners will never push them to their limits. Many regulations are there for a very good reason.

 

[Moctecus]

... and the next lap time: 01:26.846 around the Red Bull Ring

Mercedes-AMG on Instagram: "The bar has been raised and limits have been pushed at the Red Bull Ring as the #AMGONE, driven by @maroengel, takes home a phenomenal time of 01:26.846 minutes for hypercars. A loud and proud team stood behind Maro throu

45K likes, 55 comments - mercedesamg on November 21, 2022: "The bar has been raised and limits have been pushed at the Red Bull Ring as the #AMGONE, driven by @maroengel, takes home a phenomenal time of 01:26.846 minutes for hypercars. A loud and proud team stood behind Maro throughout the...

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Their social media team told commenters asking for a video for the previous lap times to keep an eye on the Mercedes-AMG YouTube channel. So they appear to have something planned for all those lap times.

 

[Moctecus]

Some lap times for context:

Fastest production car: 1:32.96 set in 2021 by a BAC Mono R
Fastest road legal car: 1:29.106 set in 2021 by a Porsche 991.2 GT2 RS modified by SSR Performance.
DTM (GT3-car) quali 2022: 1:27.698 by a Audi R8 LMS Evo II
DTM (pre-GT3) quali: 1:21.955 set in 2017 by a Audi RS5 DTM
MotoGP quali record: 1:22.643 set in 2021 by a Ducati Desmosedici GP21.
LMP2 ELMS quali 2021: 1:20.596 set by a Oreca 07
GTE ELMS quali 2021: 1:27.200 set by a Ferrari 488 GTE Evo

 

[Bridster]

... and the next lap time: 01:26.846 around the Red Bull Ring

This might be the best lap yet. 6s faster than the Mono R is very impressive... considering the Mono R - around Anglesey Coastal - is 2s faster than the SF90, and the 1:32.96 Red Bull Ring time was a factory lap as well.

For more context: LaFerrari - 1:38.95 (not sure about the source, though)

 

[Tourbillon]

... and the next lap time: 01:26.846 around the Red Bull Ring

Mercedes-AMG on Instagram: "The bar has been raised and limits have been pushed at the Red Bull Ring as the #AMGONE, driven by @maroengel, takes home a phenomenal time of 01:26.846 minutes for hypercars. A loud and proud team stood behind Maro throu

45K likes, 55 comments - mercedesamg on November 21, 2022: "The bar has been raised and limits have been pushed at the Red Bull Ring as the #AMGONE, driven by @maroengel, takes home a phenomenal time of 01:26.846 minutes for hypercars. A loud and proud team stood behind Maro throughout the...

www.instagram.com

Their social media team told commenters asking for a video for the previous lap times to keep an eye on the Mercedes-AMG YouTube channel. So they appear to have something planned for all those lap times.

Fantastic news! Thank You.

 

[leylandi]

A move is expected from BMW. rumor has it that the XM black label version will arrive and take flight with a bottle of whiskey.

 

[Gamblerman]

 

[LaArtist]

And still they hate

 

[leylandi]

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[Tourbillon]

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Incredible hypercar.

 

[mihc]

Over 2 seconds faster than Senna laptime at Hockenheim. Which was done by Sport Auto and Gebhardt was the driver in the test.

 

[Rolf]

Mercedes AMG have certainly made a statement with this car and have broken a number of production car track records for at least 4 tracks which is mighty impressive.

 

[leylandi]

made you forget the weaknesses on paper

 

[LaArtist]

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And they keep hating

 

[A.P.]

It may be unreliable and late to production, but at least AMG is using the working cars properly and setting records on tracks. Aston should take note and get that Valkyrie going.