NOT SO FAST, MR NEWEY...

Mercedes-amg is building its own hypercar, known as Project One, powered by an engine lifted straight from the W07 F1 car.

But AMG chief Tobias Moers remains sceptical over the figures touted by Aston Martin for the AM-RB 001.

“Impressive numbers. I’m not necessarily believing every number these people are talking about,” he said.

“4.5Gs lateral is … more than impressive.” The German manufacturer is finalising the design of its hypercar, and is currently working on nailing a middle ground between speed and comfort.

“It’ll have air conditioning, this is mandatory. It’s still a three-pointed-star car. Is it being a compromise between everyday useability and track driving? No I don’t think so,” said Moers.

The AMG boss remained cagey when the topic of lap times was raised.

“We are going to use some comfort elements in the car, but it’s more dedicated to performance,” Moers added.