Mercedes-AMG ONE Lego Car: A Formula 1 for the Street
Few cars capture the essence of Formula 1 as well as the Mercedes-AMG ONE. Limited to just 275 units, this hypercar is a feat of engineering: it uses the same 1.6-liter V6 turbo hybrid engine as Mercedes' F1 cars, combined with four state-of-the-art electric motors. The result? Over 1,000 hp of power, brutal acceleration, and technology that until recently seemed impossible to adapt to a street car.
LEGO CARS
Driven Vault
9/7/20252 min read
History and Origin of the Model
The AMG ONE project was announced in 2017, during the height of Mercedes' dominance in Formula 1. The idea was bold: to create a street car that featured exactly the same technology as the championship-winning single-seaters.
It took five years of development before the first car was delivered in 2022. The main challenge was adapting the F1 engine, which typically revs above 15,000 rpm, to meet emissions standards and reliability for road use.
The end result was a milestone: the first production car with an engine derived directly from Formula 1.
Cultural Impact and Exclusivity
The AMG ONE isn't just a car—it's a statement from Mercedes about what innovation means.
Total exclusivity: only 275 units produced, all sold before launch.
Million-dollar price: estimated at €2.75 million per unit.
Collector's car: purchased by celebrities, businesspeople, and die-hard F1 enthusiasts.
Cultural icon: has appeared in video games like Forza Horizon and Gran Turismo, and is also a star at luxury events.
Living history: it bridges the gap between Mercedes-AMG's dominance in F1 and the world of hypercars.
Design and Engineering
The AMG ONE's design is aggressive, functional, and entirely inspired by racing prototypes.
Design highlights:
Carbon fiber body, ensuring rigidity and lightness.
Active aerodynamics, with movable wings, diffusers, and adjustable air intakes.
Minimalist cockpit, with F1-style steering wheel and futuristic digital instrument panel.
A roof-mounted air intake, inspired by Formula 1 cars.
Central titanium exhaust, replicating the characteristic sound of the hybrid F1.
Besides the futuristic appearance, every detail was designed to maximize downforce and efficiency on the track.
Technical Specifications
The Mercedes-AMG ONE's specifications place it at the absolute top of the hypercar category:
Combustion engine: 1.6-liter V6 turbo hybrid derived from F1
Electric motors: 4 units (two on the front axle, one on the turbo, and one connected to the engine)
Combined output: 1,063 hp
All-wheel drive (AWD)
Gearbox: 7-speed automatic
Weight: ~1,695 kg
Top speed: 352 km/h
0–100 km/h acceleration: 2.9 seconds
Electric range: ~18 km in EV mode
These figures demonstrate why the AMG ONE is considered one of the most advanced cars ever created.
Mercedes-AMG ONE
The Mercedes-AMG ONE is one of the most ambitious cars ever created in the history of motorsport. It combines Formula 1 technology, futuristic design, and absolute exclusivity in a package that redefines the concept of a hypercar.
More than a vehicle, it is a symbol of modern engineering, capable of transforming a racing single-seater into a road-legal machine.
