McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

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By Jordan Aquistapace – October 02, 2024

Watch The $2.72M Mercedes-AMG ONE Set A New Lap Record On...

The AMG ONE revisits the Nürburgring for another blistering lap. While Mercedes-AMG engineers worked tirelessly behind closed doors on the AMG ONE, their main objective was to deliver the most contemporary, road-legal race car inspired by F1. And since its long-anticipated welcome to the world of multi-million dollar hypercars, the AMG ONE has surpassed expectations as it has dominated record lap times on circuits around the globe. Today, the Mercedes-AMG ONE continues its streak at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, with brand ambassador Maro Engel once again breaking the lap record for fastest production cars. On September 23, 2024, Engel completed a time of 6:29.090 minutes, beating his previous record by over five seconds. This new milestone makes the Mercedes-AMG ONE the first road car to break the 6:30-minute barrier. Achieving this record required thorough preparation and ideal track conditions. Engel’s third timed lap was the winning one, with the Nürburgring offering perfect grip and temperatures perfect for high-speed driving. Using the Mercedes-AMG ONE’s advanced four-stage Energy Flow Control (EFC) system, Engel maximized the AMG ONE's hybrid performance, managing power in its batteries, similar to strategies used by Formula 1 drivers. The new record was verified by TÜV Rheinland and notarized to confirm compliance with the Nürburgring's strict regulations. With yet another record for its resume, the Mercedes-AMG ONE proves that it’s rewriting the history of hypercars on one of the world’s most challenging tracks. View all Mercedes-Benz for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale " width="680"> Source: Mercedes-Benz

By Jordan Aquistapace – July 23, 2024

Watch Nico Rosberg's First Drive In His New Mercedes-AMG ...

Having already experienced the thrill of Formula 1 racing first-hand as a World Drivers' Champion with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, Nico Rosberg retains the knowledge and skills to handle any supercar or hypercar. With an impressive car collection that features world-record-breaking examples like the 2,000-horsepower Rimac Nevera, Nico continues to fill his garage spaces with some of the latest and greatest hypercars on the planet. After recently taking delivery of his brand new Mercedes-AMG One, Nico Rosberg took to his popular YouTube channel to document his first drive behind the wheel of the $3.25 million, F1-inspired track monster. Before unleashing all that the AMG One has to offer at Mercedes-Benz's private track day in Stuttgart, Germany, Nico spent some time with Mercedes-AMG Development Driver Sebastian Fäsch to briefly go over some key controls and features. The smooth and relaxing start to the test drive showcases the hypercar's electrified side, quietly navigating through public roads without its gas-powered engine interfering. But as soon as Nico demands more power through the accelerator pedal, the glorious sound of Mercedes-AMG's 1.6L turbocharged V6 roars to life with over 1,063 horsepower available. Once finally off public roads and at the test track, where the AMG One's track mode is only legal, Nico and Sebastian finally prepared to experience AMG One in its natural environment. Mercedes-AMG's performance engineering and handling shine through as it tackles the intense banking of the test circuit, which can generate up to 5G's as it grips the surface. With plenty of smiles and a few close calls, it's safe to say that Nico Rosberg will thoroughly enjoy his new Mercedes-AMG One as he continues to create more upcoming content for his fans. View all Mercedes-Benz vehicles for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale Source: Nico Rosberg YouTube

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 22, 2024

Watch Nico Rosberg Take Delivery Of His Bespoke New Merce...

A former F1 driver gets behind the wheel of an incredible hypercar. It was in 2016 when former Formula 1 racing driver Nico Rosberg clinched the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship, retiring only days after earning the title. However, his passion for racing and for Mercedes-AMG, the team that he raced for, has remained. Recently, Nico Rosberg got to experience the roadgoing take on Mercedes-AMG’s Formula 1 performance excellence by owning the legendary new Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar, which brings the thrill, speed, power, and engineering of Mercedes-AMG’s F1 cars to the road. In a new video, Rosberg takes viewers to AMG’s home of Affalterbach, Germany, where he visited to take delivery of the new, highly exclusive hypercar. Finished in a custom Grigio Ferro color (borrowed from the Ferrari palette), the car is a stunning bespoke creation, also boasting the status of being the only Mercedes-AMG ONE with a black Mercedes-Benz star on the front. The black star was a suggestion of Rosberg’s wife, an interior designer. The star is created with 16 layers of paint to appear 3D while maintaining aerodynamic excellence. With over 1,000 horsepower coming from its hybrid powertrain, ultra-lightweight construction, and racing-focused implements like a DRS and more coming straight from Mercedes-AMG’s F1 efforts, not only is Nico Rosberg’s Mercedes-AMG ONE one of the most impressive hypercars on the market currently, but it is also perfectly fitting to be driven by a former F1 World Champion with the Mercedes-AMG team. With a special delivery and a bespoke configuration, the Mercedes-AMG ONE is a perfect addition to the racing icon’s supercar collection. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale

By Jordan Aquistapace – December 14, 2023

Watch The Trailer For Mercedes-AMG's 'Project ONE: A Mile...

Answering all the questions we have about the Mercedes-AMG ONE, the documentary is sure to be fan favorite for car lovers. While the highly-anticipated Mercedes-AMG Project ONE is now in full production with early customer deliveries already taking place, the hypercar made a monumental impact on the industry long before it was built. If you've followed along throughout the lengthy journey of the AMG ONE, you'll know that Mercedes-AMG faced an array of challenges and setbacks that prolonged the $2.72 million hypercar's engineering, production, and delivery. Here to clear up the rumors while highlighting the entire progress of the AMG ONE, Mercedes-AMG is proud to announce its upcoming "A Milestone in Automotive History" documentary. The in-depth film follows Mercedes-AMG's conquest to create the first street-legal hypercar with F1 technology, starting in 2015 with plans to handpick 275 lucky buyers from its community of passionate owners and collectors. Six years in the making, the trailer for Project ONE: A Milestone in Automotive History, directed by Jochen Schmoll, features a cameo from championship-winning Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 driver Sir Lewis Hamilton. In the short preview, it's mentioned by Lewis Hamilton that he had been asking Mercedes to engineer a high-performance model that "kills the supercar competition." A look inside the process of developing an entirely new hypercar with unheard-of road-legal technology just shows the lengths Mercedes-AMG will go to deliver a truly unique driving experience for its most celebrated clientele. Interviews with individuals such as David Coulthard, Susie Wolff, Victoria Swarovski, FIA president Dr. Ben Sulayem, and Mat Watson, as well as the Mercedes and AMG management, engineers, mechanics, designers, software developers and car builders, give the ultimate and honest insight into all aspects of Project ONE. Stay tuned into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming release information on Mercedes-AMG's Project ONE: A Milestone in Automotive History documentary. View all Mercedes models currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Mercedes For Sale Source: Mercedes-AMG YouTube

Der Mercedes AMG ONE als Klemmbaustein R/C Modell // The Mercedes AMG ONE as a remote controlled model made of interlocking building blocks

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 12, 2023

The Mercedes-AMG ONE Hypercar Gets Miniaturized In A 3,29...

Developed with the ultimate enthusiast in mind, this Mercedes-AMG ONE model The Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar, already a standout with its plug-in hybrid technology and astonishing 1,063 hp, now has a miniature doppelganger that's just as remarkable as its full-scale self. In a creative collaboration, Mercedes-Benz and CaDA are proud to launch a detailed 1:8 scale model made of 3,295 interlocking building blocks. The replica embodies aesthetic brilliance while also introducing engineering precision from renowned designer BrunoJJ1. The Mercedes-AMG ONE model, stretching 22 inches in length, 9.5 inches in width, and 6 inches in height, comes with stunning details including its iconic longitudinal fin, retractable rear wing, and 10-spoke wheels sporting the original Michelin pattern. The model is fully motorized and complete with an independent suspension system, shock absorbers, and working LED lighting. Even the engine has been modeled to replicate the original 6-cylinder powerhouse, featuring a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) simulated with pullback motors. The hypercar's maneuverability gets another tick in the box with its two-speed transmission and a remote control to navigate it. For BrunoJJ1, designing this masterpiece started from the inside out, beginning with the chassis, engine, and wheel suspension, before moving on to the exterior construction. BrunoJJ1's dedication to detail was also supported by 3D-printed prototypes of special parts from CaDA, ensuring the Mercedes-AMG model is as close to the original as possible. The meticulously designed replica kit includes a Pro L-motor, a Pro servo motor, a receiver/battery box, a set of lights, a steering wheel-controlled remote, and illustrated building instructions. The remote control model acts as a collectible for car enthusiasts and block-building hobbyists alike, proving the Mercedes-AMG ONE's automotive excellence. View all Mercedes-Benz models currently for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale Source: Mercedes-Benz

By Jordan Aquistapace – February 03, 2023

Watch This Mercedes-AMG ONE Lap The Nürburgring GP From A...

Showcasing its talents as Mercedes latest and greatest hypercar marvel, the AMG ONE tackles a lap on the legendary track in great fashion. While the car community continues to drool over memorizing images of the long-anticipated Mercedes-AMG ONE, we've yet to see its capabilities with an eager owner behind the wheel. After seeing it break The Nürburgring road-legal production car lap record, there's no surprise to say that the $2 million+ Mercedes-AMG will transform any willing driver into a professional in no time. With one of the most incredible collections of exclusive supercars and hypercars, top German automotive influencer GERCollector already has a step on all of us as he experiences insane performance of this caliber on a daily basis. MUST-READ: Watch The New Mercedes-AMG ONE Hypercar Break The Nürburgring Road-Legal Production Car Lap Record In the GERCollector's newest upload to his YouTube channel, he takes the coveted Mercedes-AMG ONE out for an insanely quick lap on the starting portion of iconic Nürburgring GP race track. Channeling in the inner Forza Motorsports fan, the AMG ONE is fit with an Insta360 ONE RS camera to create the look of real life gameplay. The 1,000 horsepower uses its lightweight and nimble design to chase down a Magma Beam Orange Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. Watch the GERCollector rip up the Nürburgring GP track in his Mercedes-AMG ONE by clicking above. View all current Mercedes-Benz models for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale Shop The Insta360 ONE RS Source: GERCollector YouTube

By Jordan Aquistapace – January 17, 2023

The First Mercedes-AMG ONE Hypercar Is Delivered To Its L...

Showcasing a savage blend of science and spirit, the Mercedes-AMG ONE first made waves in the hypercar industry almost six years ago when announced as the Project One Concept. After some fine-tuning and a proper name change, the German performance manufacturer is proud to announce that the delivery stage for the Mercedes-AMG ONE is in full effect. The first chassis to leave the Coventry, UK facility is being celebrated on the brand’s Instagram page. The inaugural AMG ONE features a stealth-like black gloss finish with a fading silver star pattern that pays homage to the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team. The hybrid hypercar also showcases its electrified side by adding Petronas Blue highlights throughout its exterior. MUST-READ: Watch The New Mercedes-AMG ONE Hypercar Break The Nürburgring Road-Legal Production Car Lap Record While the “ON1” German license plate hints at where the Mercedes-AMG ONE will reside for its lifetime, we can only speculate as ownership spans all across the world. Among many of the owners waiting to receive their examples, the exclusive list includes names like Lewis Hamilton Alicia Keys, Mark Wahlberg, Manny Khoshbin, and many more. Those who allocated the Mercedes-AMG ONE also had the opportunity to buy a special edition Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. Now that the first Mercedes-AMG ONE is headed to its new home, we are excited to see some of the upcoming specs and who they will be delivered to. View all current Mercedes-Benz models for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking on the link below. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale Source: Mercedes-AMG

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 10, 2022

Watch The New Mercedes-AMG ONE Hypercar Break The Nürburg...

F1 tech and AMG know-how shake up the ‘Ring’s leaderboard. When the Mercedes-AMG ONE was finally announced, people immediately started to anticipate the new hypercar’s results in the ultimate automotive test, a lap time on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife route, which is to many car enthusiasts the most legendary race track in the entire world. With its Formula One-derived power and engineering, the Mercedes-AMG ONE took to the track on October 28, 2022, and not only excelled, but set an incredible new record for road-legal production cars on the track, and the super sports car category. MUST READ: Why This Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series For Sale Was Only Offered To Future AMG ONE Owners This feat was achieved despite a number of circumstances, like the fact that the lap was completed at 5:14 pm, and the track closed at 5:15, as well as the fact that driver Maro Engel had to battle a wet track for much of the session. The car’s hybrid system and DRS capability played an important role, but also added an element of strategy and consideration when it came to how to use them most effectively. However, with an incredible official lap time of 6:35.183, the Mercedes-AMG ONE nevertheless achieved the road-legal production car lap record on the Nürburgring. Engel was able to harness the car’s total 1,063 horsepower and 218-mph top speed using the “Race Plus” driving mode available in the AMG ONE. Mercedes-Benz also says that the Mercedes-AMG ONE’s Nürburgring lap record makes Mercedes-AMG the first manufacturer to bring a hypercar of its caliber to the track to set official records and that the AMG ONE is the fastest road-legal vehicle on the Nordschleife. Watch the video of the incredible lap record, and witness the revolutionary performance of the Mercedes-AMG ONE demonstrated in the most undeniable way. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale Source: Mercedes-Benz

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 10, 2022

The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series And New Mercedes-AMG ONE...

Mercedes-AMG puts its greatest performance heroes to the test… against each other. The pinnacle of the Mercedes-AMG lineup is represented by two legendary cars, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, and the Mercedes-AMG ONE, two cars that are absolutely incredible for their innovation and engineering with no corners cut when it comes to performance. In one of the most epic displays of performance imaginable for both of these cars, Mercedes-AMG pitted them against each other, with AMG Performance driver Nico Bastian at the wheel of the ONE, and five-time DTM champion Bernd Schneider at the wheel of the GT Black Series. With a kilometer (0.62 miles) ahead of them, the two cars duked it out. MUST READ: The Best Mercedes’ You Can Buy Today Unsurprisingly, the Mercedes-AMG ONE came out ahead, but the GT Black Series isn’t to be discounted for its performance, approaching speeds of 170 mph as it traveled the short distance. The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is an incredible car, but with the Formula-1 derived powertrain and engineering throughout the Mercedes-AMG ONE, a new era of hypercar performance is shown. With its straight-line performance proven, all that’s left to see is what the Mercedes-AMG ONE is capable of on the track. View All Mercedes-AMG GTs For Sale Source: YouTube/Mercedes-AMG

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 10, 2022

The New 1,049-HP Mercedes-AMG ONE Hypercar Has Officially...

One of the world’s wildest automotive dreams is closer than ever to being real. Not since the CLK GTR more than 20 years ago has the 3-pointed star of Mercedes-Benz sat at the front of a roadgoing performance car that pushes the limits of said roadgoing designation, and now, the new Mercedes-AMG ONE has come to change that. This time, its performance is even more otherworldly, with its power coming from an F1 engine and a hybrid drive system coming together to produce as much as 1,049 horsepower. Mercedes-Benz has proudly announced that the extremely limited production of this incredible car has begun. Only 275 units will be made, and each will be built by hand. MUST READ: Master & Dynamic x Mercedes-Benz Announce Its New Luxury Audio Collection, Available Now 50 specialists work on each Mercedes-AMG ONE in a total of 16 stations, starting at mechanical parts and powertrain components, and going to the battery and electric connections, to the interior, and then to the body and wheels, and then to adjustment and final testing. After the vehicle is approved by a factory test driver at a proving ground, it’s shipped to AMG’s headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany, which is where the handover of the vehicle to the customer takes place. A new era for Mercedes-AMG, and for automotive performance in general is finally here. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale Source: Mercedes-Benz

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