The Mercedes-AMG One hypercar is the brand new queen of the Nurburgring circuit with a time of 6:35.183 minutes (6:30.705 minutes on the observe model utilized by German Sport Auto journal).
The file was set on 28 October 2022 by Maro Engel, DTM driver and Mercedes-Benz model ambassador, and was recorded on the final try at 17:14:31, just some tens of seconds earlier than the observe closed at 17:15. The time recorded was 6:35.183 minutes or 6:30.705 for those who have in mind the model utilized by the German Sport Auto journal. The Sport Auto rating has the best notoriety and is used as a reference by all producers.
The Mercedes-AMG One thus beat by greater than 8 seconds the file held by Lars Kern who accomplished the observe variant utilized by Sport Auto on 14 June 2021 in 6:38.835 minutes (6:43.300 minutes on the 20.832 km variant) on the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT2 RS outfitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tyres and OEM Manthey Efficiency Package.
Maro Engel used Race Plus mode and never Strat 2. This implies lively, most potential aerodynamics, tight chassis tuning, car decreasing by 37 mm on the entrance axle and 30 mm on the rear axle and, after all, full energy from all motors. The DRS system was activated when wanted. This retracts the entrance louvres on the wings in addition to the higher aero factor of the two-stage rear wing.
The DTM driver couldn’t drive to the restrict on all sections of the observe and he had to make use of particular vitality administration. To this finish, he used the four-stage Power Move Management (EFC) of the Mercedes-AMG ONE and let off the gasoline just a little earlier in some sections, referred to as “raise and coast” in technical jargon. He additionally used vitality restoration within the braking phases. Nonetheless, on the lengthy Dottinger Hohe line, the battery offered sufficient vitality for a prime velocity of 338 km/h.
The climate was not splendid for the file though it was sunny with a lightweight wind. However the observe was nonetheless damp and soiled in some areas, typical of the Nurburgring in autumn. In some sections just like the Kesselchen part, the asphalt was not fully dry. With the skin and asphalt temperature just under 20 levels there was solely time for 4 quick laps.
The file was licensed by a notary who confirmed that the automotive was the manufacturing automotive. It’s fitted as commonplace with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R MO tyres, specifically developed for this mannequin, and ceramic disc brakes.
You’ll be able to see right here the total file lap.