Mercedes-AMG ONE-ONE is future-ready hypercar concept that deserves more than a glance

Posted on 12/09/2024 by Gaurav Sood

The Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar is an extraordinary piece of automotive engineering, designed to bring Formula 1 technology to the road. The ONE features a 1.6-liter V6 hybrid powertrain borrowed from Formula 1, and this engine is coupled with four electric motors, delivering a combined output of over 1,000 horsepower. The hybrid system includes a battery pack that supports an electric-only range, though it’s primarily designed for high-performance driving.

Now a concept envisions an AMG ONE that carries the brand’s heritage into the pure electrified future. The idea is to connect the driver and the vehicles for driving dynamics that naturally let the driver focus on the road for peak performance. Exploring the different ways in which EV skateboard platforms will be built, the concept gets a dual compressed battery for balanced weight.

Designer: Hyunsik Moon

The four batteries are connected directly to each wheel for optimized power delivery. The cabin also focuses on the independent positing of the driver and the co-driver, so that the latter can take over in case the driver wants to relax during hard chases. Visually this Mercedes concept has a flowy aerodynamic design that personifies the union of man and machine at the next level. Those headlights are positioned low for a hunter look and gradually the hypercar gains a bold profile at the center and then flows ever so gradually to the rear which sports a futuristic shape. The curvacious positioning of the taillights eventually contrasts the skirting down low which has the F1-inspired battery charging light.

The low ground clearance of the Mercedes-AMG-ONE-ONE signifies it’s made for street circuits and racing tracks. The whole front opens up like the classic racecars, so you’d want to keep this thing limited to the race circuits for the pure adrenalin rush. Just like other elite Mercedes cars, this one comes in the silver arrow hues of either glossy silver or pure black. The designer has crafted a detailed scaled-down version of the hypercar in bright silver contrasted with the black which I love to the core.

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LEGO G Wagon and SL63 convertible roadster arriving in June for an irresistible price

Posted on 10/05/2024 by Gaurav Sood

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LEGO and cool cars have a long-standing relationship that gravitates toward kids as well as grown-ups. The Speed Champions Sets address the craving for every generation to build their loved cars from scratch in LEGO form. The LEGO Mercedes-AMG W14 F1 car is one of my favorite because I love the sport so much.

The number of sets available for every kind of motorhead is increasing in this collection and the Mercedes brand keeps calling us back to the LEGO world. The German automaker has revealed the LEGO version of two of its most acclaimed cars for speed enthusiasts and avid off-roaders. Yes, I’m talking about the AMG 63 G-Wagon SUV and the AMG SL63 convertible roadster. The kit can be ordered June 1 onwards for a price of $50 which is an absolute steal if you are a collector.

Designer: LEGO

The two performance cars come in a kit with 2 driver minifigures as a part of the LEGO Speed Champions line. Combined the two cars have a total of 808 pieces that when put together for weekend fun, turn into the G Wagon in black and the SL 63 roadster in yellow. Of course, the color distinction will help you out in separating the pieces if you happen to mix them up. The LEGO car models boast authentic design details adapted from real-life models. Attention to detail has been paid to the front grilles, hoods and interiors complete in the Mercedes livery.

This pack comes with the printed building instructions if you want to go old school, or via the app that’ll guide you step-by-step to bring the G Wagon and convertible roadster to life. Since there are two cars in the set, the size of each one is a bit smaller than the other individual Speed Champions collection. Standing tall at 2.5 inches the AMG G 63 LEGO car measures 7 inches long and 3 inches wide. Parked on your living room shelf or the geeky desk, these two LEGO collectibles could be easily mistaken for a toy car but you know the deeper truth!

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The 1,642 piece LEGO Mercedes-AMG W14 E Performance will arrive in March 2024

Posted on 09/02/2024 by Gaurav Sood

LEGO Technic has found a deep-rooted fancy for motorsports lately with the release of the McLaren F1 MP4 Ayrton Senna LEGO set and Speed Champions 2023 McLaren. Now the group has revealed the Mercedes-AMG W14 E Performance and a smaller pull-back version. The scaled replica of Lewis Hamilton’s 2023 Mercedes-AMG W14 F1 car is highly intricate and one to get for Formula-1 fans who follow the sport passionately.

The seven-time world champion sparked the interest of audiences worldwide with his domination at the pinnacle of motorsports for nearly a decade. This has earned the team millions of fans who come to witness the driving craft of Lewis and his machine. Sadly the team has tumbled from the top spot as Red Bull hit back with a flurry of wins but that doesn’t take anything away from the champion and his glory years. This LEGO set celebrates that winning spree and domination etched forever in the hearts of Mercedes fans.

Designer: LEGO Group

LEGO Technic is expanding its ever-growing collection of motorsports replicas with the Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance LEGO set. The 1/8 scale model can be built piece by piece from the individual 1,642 LEGO bricks to form the W14 measuring 13 cm tall, 63cm long and 26 cm wide. Symbolized by the black color to keep the carbon parts from being painted to reduce that minuscule amount of weight, the F1 car is crafted to the most fine details.

The see-through V6 engine has moving piston parts, a working steering wheel, suspensions, differential, slick tires (without the Pirelli branding) and a DRS rear wing to complete the build. The original livery in the form of stickers has been replicated on the bodywork, making it a very inviting final form if you love the Silver Arrows for what they are.

The LEGO set will be released on March 1, 2024, for interested buyers and I’m sure there will be many takers. Also, LEGO will release a smaller version for kids in a pull-back form to have maximum fun.

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Terracamper turns Mercedes G Wagon into an equipped off-grid camper van with Tecrawl conversion kit

Posted on 20/12/2023 by Gaurav Sood

We have seen some interesting and capable camper vans through 2023. A successful year for the industry is about to wrap up but Terracamper – based out of Germany – wants it should do so on a high. It is therefore giving Mercedes enthusiasts, others of course included, the opportunity to enhance their outdoor activities this winter, and going forward into the summer, with the new Tecrawl G-Camper kit.

Yeah, it’s the G Wagon and not the ideal and beloved Sprinter van that forms the basis for this conversion. The 4×4 G Class Mercedes has been outfitted with a basic layout and modular accessories to make a camper van worthy of being taken out for a longer spin than a weekend.

Designer: Terracamper

Taking of which, the German camping marque has just about done justice to incorporate the luxury a Merc may demand. The idea of the conversion kit is to keep things simple yet focus largely on utility. The Tecrawl, therefore, comes with a full thermal insulation pack for the colder months and a 31-L compressor cool box for the summery days. The power requirement is taken care of by the optional solar energy system and the integrated 150Ah lithium battery.

The renewable energy system renders the Tecrawl capable of camping off the grid. For comfort inside, the Tecrawl provides the G Wagon with a comfortable sleeping unit for three people. The main sleeping section is crafted in the provided rooftop tent – accessible via a ladder – while the convertible dining table morphs into a sleeper for the third person. This table also fulfills the third function: It flips into a work desk beside a side sofa ideal for the needs of a mobile workaholic.

Terracamper furnishes the Tecrawl G-Camper with decent interior storage and provides a retractable awning to extend the living space when you’re camped. Here you can also pull out the kitchenette from within the camper van for the culinary requirements. The pull-out kitchen offers a two-burner gas stove, fold-out counters, a prep area, and a utility fridge. The water requirement is catered to by a removable 20-L fresh water canister and a portable dry toilet space you trip outdoors. Given its merits, the Tecrawl G Wagon camper van conversion kit starts at €11,000 (roughly $11,900).