2025 Mercedes-AMG ONE

The Mercedes-AMG ONE is the most extreme technology transfer from Formula 1 to a road car ever attempted, and the result is a machine that exists at the absolute frontier of what is possible in a street-legal vehicle. The 1.6-liter turbo V6 with four electric motors -- the same fundamental architecture that won Lewis Hamilton multiple world championships -- produces 1,049 horsepower and can rev to 11,000 rpm. The fact that Mercedes engineers made this F1 powertrain viable for road use is a staggering engineering achievement. On track, the AMG ONE has set records at multiple circuits, including the Nurburgring. The active aerodynamics, with a massive rear wing and extensive underbody channeling, generate extraordinary downforce. The cabin is surprisingly functional, if spartan by Mercedes standards, with every design decision prioritizing function over comfort. The trade-offs are inherent to the concept: the powertrain requires a warm-up period reminiscent of an actual race car, refinement at low speeds is poor, and the price of $2.7 million reflects both the technology and exclusivity. As a demonstration of engineering ambition, the AMG ONE is unparalleled.