Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance
Mercedes' 2021 car, which secured an eighth straight constructors' title in a season-long duel with Red Bull.
- Power
- 1,030 bhp
About the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance
Designed under James Allison as a development of the title-winning W11, the W12 was hurt more than high-rake rivals by 2021 rules that cut floor downforce, and the DAS system was banned. Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas still won nine races and took nine poles and 28 podiums, with Hamilton fighting Max Verstappen for the drivers' title all season. Hamilton won the opening race in Bahrain and took his 100th Grand Prix victory in Russia, and the car delivered Mercedes' eighth consecutive Constructors' Championship. It was the first Mercedes of the turbo-hybrid era not to win the drivers' title, with Hamilton finishing second.
Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance specs
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance produces 1,030 bhp (768 kW).
| Make | Mercedes-AMG |
|---|---|
| Model | F1 W12 E Performance |
| Years | 2021 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes-AMG F1 M12 E Performance) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 1,030 bhp (768 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 752 kg (1,658 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1370 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance rarity in CarSpot
The Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance 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 W12 E Performance fun facts
- At the restart of the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton's W12 was the only car on the grid, as every other driver pitted for slick tyres and started from the pit lane.
- Lewis Hamilton took his 100th Formula One pole position in the W12 at the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix.
