Mercedes-AMG sources in statements to Top Gear confirmed. The production of the German hypercar “is really going to happen”.
As we advanced earlier this summer, Mercedes may be working "at full throttle" on the production of a hypercar. Confirmation comes from one of the top frames of the German brand in statements to Top Gear – a frame that for obvious reasons did not want to be identified. Truth or lie? For the reasons that we will point out below, we believe more in the first hypothesis than in the second.From Formula 1 to the road
Since 2014 – the year in which Formula 1 once again adopted single-seaters equipped with turbo engines – when the German brand has been basing its technical superiority on the wounded pride of its opponents – the results are in plain sight: titles and consecutive victories. That said, it makes sense that the German brand wants to capitalize and transfer this sporting superiority to a production model, launching a model capable of rivaling the references of Mclaren (P1), Ferrari (LaFerrari) and future Aston Martin (AM-RB 001 ).
IN THE IMAGES: Mercedes-AMG Vision Gran Turismo Concept
It seems the brand based in Stuttgart will spare no effort in their efforts. Top Gear advances that the engine that will equip this model derives directly from its Formula 1 single-seaters and will have the help of three electric motors for a total power of around 1300 hp. So that the power generated by this hybrid engine does not waste its energies pulling unnecessary weight, Top Gear says that Mercedes-AMG is working very hard on a chassis built entirely in carbon that should help keep the weight close to the maximum power numbers: 1300 kg. A weight/power ratio of 1:1.
Because now?
AMG celebrates 50 years already in 2017, so the launch of a hypercar couldn't be done at a better time. It's now or never. The German brand has dominated in Formula 1 and again beating all competition on the roads, launching a hypercar, could be the kind of marketing that Mercedes-AMG needs.What are you going to call the "beast" of Stuttgart?
Three months ago we went ahead with the name Mercedes-AMG R50. Without any official confirmation, this is a possible name, as it clearly alludes to 50 years of AMG.
cutting edge technology
In addition to the aforementioned engine and chassis with technology from the Formula 1 department, according to Top Gear, Mercedes-AMG intends to use in this model an unprecedented bionic system capable of reading different body data (temperature, tension, drive, etc.) so that the driving support systems are adjusted to the immediate needs of the driver/driver. Scheduled for arrival next year, the production of this model commemorating 50 years of AMG should be limited.
Having said that, we can only wait and cross our fingers for all this advanced information to Top Gear to be true!
