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The build-up to the launch of Mercedes-AMG"s Project One hypercar continues with this: another moody front outline picture, ahead of its full reveal on September 12. So, what can we tell you? Well, erm, it will have headlights and a roof scoop, and that"s about it.However, Mercedes has released a few lines to accompany the picture, referring to the Project One as a "two-seater supersports showcar" and confirming it brings "the very latest and efficient, fully-fledged Formula 1 hybrid technology to the road".More importantly it confirms it "has an output of over 1,000hp (986bhp) and a top speed exceeding 350km/h (217mph)". The release goes on to say "the showcar combines outstanding racetrack performance with day-to-day suitable Formula 1 hybrid technology and exemplary efficiency".We"ve already seen the Project One"s bare bones, when we had a tour of its powertrain at the N24 race back in May what we"re desperate to know is what it looks like. Clearly not as skeletal as the Aston Martin Valkyrie, but no less hi-tech: it will deploy a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 with an 11,000rpm redline and F1-derived hybrid system.Adaptive suspension, an eight speed auto and 16-mile EV only running should make it as civilised as any other road-going AMG just with otherworldly abilities when you take it on track. Excited? If you haven"t got September 12 in your diaries, do so immediately.Share this page: FacebookTwitterGoogle+WhatsAppMailtoCopy link
Date written: 1 Sep 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 9018
The build-up to the launch of Mercedes-AMG"s Project One hypercar continues with this: another moody front outline picture, ahead of its full reveal on September 12. So, what can we tell you? Well, erm, it will have headlights and a roof scoop, and that"s about it.However, Mercedes has released a few lines to accompany the picture, referring to the Project One as a "two-seater supersports showcar" and confirming it brings "the very latest and efficient, fully-fledged Formula 1 hybrid technology to the road".More importantly it confirms it "has an output of over 1,000hp (986bhp) and a top speed exceeding 350km/h (217mph)". The release goes on to say "the showcar combines outstanding racetrack performance with day-to-day suitable Formula 1 hybrid technology and exemplary efficiency".We"ve already seen the Project One"s bare bones, when we had a tour of its powertrain at the N24 race back in May what we"re desperate to know is what it looks like. Clearly not as skeletal as the Aston Martin Valkyrie, but no less hi-tech: it will deploy a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 with an 11,000rpm redline and F1-derived hybrid system.Adaptive suspension, an eight speed auto and 16-mile EV only running should make it as civilised as any other road-going AMG just with otherworldly abilities when you take it on track. Excited? If you haven"t got September 12 in your diaries, do so immediately.Share this page: FacebookTwitterGoogle+WhatsAppMailtoCopy link
Date written: 1 Sep 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 9018
