Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+
The Silver Arrow that held off Ferrari's 2017 challenge to give Mercedes a fourth straight constructors' title and Lewis Hamilton his fourth crown.
- Power
- 949 bhp
About the Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+
Mercedes designed the F1 W08 EQ Power+ under Paddy Lowe and Aldo Costa for 2017, with Valtteri Bottas joining Lewis Hamilton after Nico Rosberg's retirement. The EQ Power+ name promoted Mercedes' electric road cars, and the car ran a T-wing on its engine cover and, from Barcelona, a narrower nose with an under-nose turning vane. Facing a strong Ferrari, it took 12 wins (nine for Hamilton, three for Bottas), 15 pole positions and four one-two finishes. Mercedes clinched a fourth consecutive Constructors' Championship with three races to spare, and Hamilton sealed his fourth drivers' title at the following round.
Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+ specs
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+ produces 949 bhp (708 kW).
| Make | Mercedes-AMG |
|---|---|
| Model | F1 W08 EQ Power+ |
| Years | 2017 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M08 EQ Power+) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 949 bhp (708 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed seamless-shift semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 728 kg (1,605 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1304 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+ rarity in CarSpot
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W08 EQ Power+ 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 W08 EQ Power+ fun facts
- Valtteri Bottas scored his first Formula One win in the W08 at the 2017 Russian Grand Prix, holding off Sebastian Vettel by six tenths of a second.
- In Canada Hamilton equalled Ayrton Senna's 65 pole positions with a 1:11.459 lap, the fastest ever at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve at the time.
- In pre-season testing it completed 1,096 laps in eight days, more than 16 race distances.
