Mercedes-AMG F1 W05 Hybrid
The car that began Mercedes' hybrid-era dominance, winning 16 of the 19 Grands Prix of 2014 and the drivers' title for Lewis Hamilton.
- Power
- 840 bhp
About the Mercedes-AMG F1 W05 Hybrid
Mercedes built the F1 W05 Hybrid for 2014, the first season of 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrid power units, with a design team that included Bob Bell, Aldo Costa and Geoff Willis. Its PU106A Hybrid placed the compressor and turbo at opposite ends of the engine, a layout credited with advantages in packaging, aerodynamic efficiency and battery usage. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg won 16 of the 19 races between them, took 18 pole positions and scored 11 one-two finishes, with Hamilton taking the drivers' title and Mercedes its first constructors' championship. Hamilton described it as the best car he had ever driven.
Mercedes-AMG F1 W05 Hybrid specs
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W05 Hybrid produces 840 bhp (626 kW).
| Make | Mercedes-AMG |
|---|---|
| Model | F1 W05 Hybrid |
| Years | 2014 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes PU106A Hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 840 bhp (626 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic seamless-shift sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 691 kg (1,523 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1216 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Mercedes-AMG F1 W05 Hybrid rarity in CarSpot
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W05 Hybrid is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Mercedes-AMG F1 W05 Hybrid fun facts
- In the first four races of 2014 the W05 took every pole position, led every racing lap, won every race and set every fastest lap.
- Its 11 one-two finishes in 2014 beat the record of 10 set by McLaren 26 years earlier.
- Throughout 2014 the cars carried the hashtag #KeepFightingMichael in support of the injured Michael Schumacher.
