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NDTV
5 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Rare Mercedes-AMG One Hypercar Goes Up In Flames: Watch Video
A rare Mercedes-AMG One hypercar caught fire and was totaled in an incident in Germany. Valued at about 2.7 million Dollars, it is one of only 275 made and includes Formula 1 inspired technology. This is the second time an AMG One has caught fire, raising worries about the safety of this high-performance car. Incident Overview: The fire incident occurred in Germany, where the car had an "OL" license plate, indicating it was registered in the Oldenburg region. The dark green AMG One was featured at the Techno Classica Essen event in April. The driver was able to pull over and get out of the car before it was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters arrived on the scene but couldn't save the vehicle, which was left completely destroyed. Moreover, It seems that the vehicle belonged to a customer rather than being a prototype as Mercedes' test vehicles use "LB" number plates, since AMG's headquarters are located in Affalterbach. About Mercedes-AMG One: The Mercedes-AMG One is a unique hypercar that brings Formula 1 technology to the road. It has a complicated hybrid powertrain featuring a 1.6-liter V6 engine and several electric motors, producing over 1,000 horsepower. Because of its complex design, the AMG One requires careful maintenance, including engine rebuilds every 31,000 miles (approximately 50,000 kms). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Supercar Fails (@ Investigation Reports: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. While the hybrid system's complexity might be a factor, no clear conclusions have been reached yet. This incident raises concerns about the safety and reliability of high-performance hybrid vehicles that use advanced motorsport technology. The loss of another Mercedes-AMG One showcases the difficulties of applying cutting-edge racing technology to consumer cars. As the investigation continues, the automotive industry will keep a close eye on the findings to address any potential safety issues in high-performance hybrid vehicles.
Motor 1
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
This Burning Mercedes-AMG One Breaks Our Hearts
Cars are complicated machines, even before shoehorning a massively complex Formula 1 engine behind the seats. Hybridization adds yet another layer of complexity, resulting in a hypercar that requires an engine rebuild every 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers). Mercedes-AMG faced numerous hurdles during the development of its F1 car for the road, the AMG One. Even after years of delays, the problems didn't end. One car burned to a crisp inside an enclosed trailer in May 2023. Fast-forward two years, and it appears another Mercedes-AMG One has gone up in flames. In the age of AI, it's not always easy to verify what appears on social media, but this video seems legitimate. That said, we've done our due diligence and reached out to Mercedes to confirm whether the footage of the electrified hypercar burning to a crisp is genuine. Until we hear back, please consider our skepticism warranted. Details remain scarce, but based on the surroundings and look of the ambulance, it seems the fire occurred in Germany. The AMG One in question carries an 'OL' license plate, indicating registration in the Oldenburg region. After some digging, we found other videos of the car prior to the incident. The dark green machine was showcased in April at the Techno Classica Essen. Firefighters responded to the scene, but it was too late to save one of the 275 units that Mercedes-AMG is making. Footage of the aftermath shows what's left of the fastest production car to lap the Nürburgring . Frankly, identifying the make and model would be difficult, given how little is left after the fire. As for what caused the blaze, it's tempting to blame the complex hybrid setup. However, it's unclear whether the battery or the intricately engineered 1.6-liter V-6 was responsible. What matters most is that the driver apparently pulled over and got out of the vehicle before the AMG One was fully engulfed. Hopefully, they escaped unharmed. Circling back to the license plate, it appears to have been a customer car rather than a prototype. Mercedes' test vehicles typically use 'LW' plates for Ludwigsburg, because AMG's headquarters are located in Affalterbach, a municipality in the Ludwigsburg district. If you know more about what happened, please leave a comment or contact the author at Source: chrimbu / TikTok Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
