Formula 1 horsepower is coming to a road near you. The Mercedes-Benz AMG ONE Sports Car is a savage blend of science and spirit.

From the collaborative minds of Mercedes-AMG and the Petronas Motorsport team, the Mercedes-Benz AMG ONE Sports Car features a highly-integrated powertrain with a turbocharged combustion engine and four independent electric motors: one for each front wheel, one linked to the crankcase, and one in the turbocharger itself. This results in over 1,000 horsepower and a blistering top speed of 217+ mph.

The front axle electric motors are capable of 50,000 rpm alone, and selective torque distribution allows for extra high levels of vehicle dynamics. This, combined with the Race Start function and the elimination of turbo lag, allows the ONE to go from zero to 124 mph in under six seconds. While the power and handling is unrivaled, the efficiency of the ONE is equally impressive.

An EQ Power+ hybrid drive system allows for multiple driving modes, from purely electric to highly dynamic, and the regenerative brake system recoups up to 80% of braking energy. The end result is optimum output and efficiency.

Visually, the ONE evokes the premium class of motorsport with muscular proportions, numerous air inlets, and forged aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. The interior is radically minimal, with lightweight bucket seats and a Formula 1 steering wheel. But it’s the complete package that resonates, pushing the limit of what’s technologically feasible, and opening a new chapter in the history of Mercedes-Benz.

Via Mercedes-Benz