Mercedes-AMG R50

The Mercedes-AMG R50 hypercar, marking the company’s 50th anniversary, is set to debut at the Paris Motor Show next month.This mid-engined hypercar will have a combined output of 1,300-horsepower altogether, consisting of: a 1,000 HP 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine which will drive the rear wheels, and two 150-horsepower electric motors for the front wheels. It will weigh just 2,886-pounds, thanks to a carbon fiber chassis. Continue reading for another video and more pictures.

Mercedes-AMG R50
Mercedes-AMG R50

“Other elements of the design are anticipated to include active aerodynamics and suspension and a cockpit in which the driver and passenger are seated in a recumbent position akin to a grand prix racer, with no instrument panel � just an LED tachometer and a head-up display,” reports Car Scoops.

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