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We've already answered the question \"are F1 cars street legal<\/a>\" - but what if I told you that the high-octane power of Formula 1 cars isn\u2019t only for the racing track but also for the open road?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beastly automobiles I\u2019ll be talking about in this article either have an F1 engine under their hoods or are F1-inspired cars. What they all have in common is ungodly performance thanks to their superior pedigree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re all fast. Very fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, here are the best cars with F1 engines!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.    Mercedes-AMG Project ONE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Credit: Mercedes-AMG.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hands down, the best Formula 1-inspired street car in the world is the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE. It uses a current F1 engine, the 1.6-litre turbocharged V-6, fitted with four electric motors and has a maximum of 11,000 RPM instead of the 15,000 RPM for F1 engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hyper-performance is the name of the game here, which is why even Lewis Hamilton owns one. Let\u2019s look at the technical data<\/a> straight from Mercedes\u2019s website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear-Wheel Drive<\/strong><\/td>1-6-litre V6 with direct injection, four valves per cylinder, four overhead camshafts and an electrically boosted single turbocharger, and an electric motor connected to the crankshaft<\/td><\/tr>
Displacement<\/strong><\/td>1,600 cc<\/td><\/tr>
Rear-Wheel Drive Output<\/strong><\/td>>500 kW<\/td><\/tr>
Front-Wheel Drive Output<\/strong><\/td>x 120 kW<\/td><\/tr>
System Output<\/strong><\/td>>740 kW (> 1,000 hp)<\/td><\/tr>
Electric Range<\/strong><\/td>25 km<\/td><\/tr>
Drive System<\/strong><\/td>Variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive using a hybrid-drive rear axle, an electrically-driven front axle, and toque vectoring<\/td><\/tr>
Transmission<\/strong><\/td>Automated AMG SPEEDSHIFT 8-speed manual transmission<\/td><\/tr>
Acceleration 0-124 mph \/ 200 km\/h<\/strong><\/td>>6 sec<\/td><\/tr>
Top Speed<\/strong><\/td>>217 mph (350 km\/h)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mercedes itself boasts that<\/a> \u201cThe two-seater Mercedes-AMG Project ONE will transfer the latest and most efficient Formula 1 hybrid almost one to one from the track to the street for the first time.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to see why. The Mercedes AMG ONE engine can produce an excess of 1,000 hp with a max speed of 217 mph (350 km\/h). It\u2019s not for the faint of heart but it\u2019s the closest thing you\u2019ll get to an Formula One car on the open road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might not be the most powerful engine, but it sure comes close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Worthy Mention: Mercedes 300 SLR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Credit: TopSpeed.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Another Mercedes supercar worth mentioning is the 300 SLR, which was inspired by the W 196 R \u201cSilver Arrows\u201d Formula One car that debuted in 1954. It uses a 3.0-litre naturally-aspirated inline-eight engine that produces 310 hp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mercedes 300 SLR is also the most expensive car in the world, with one of the two models being sold for $143 million at a private auction in Stuttgart in May 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Aston Martin Valkyrie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Credit: AstonMartin.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Aston Martin Valkyrie is a technological marvel, from its V12 engine that revs up to 11,100 RPM, to its 3.3g lateral g-force, extreme aerodynamism, and 40-micron-thick aluminum wings for reduced weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The car was made with F1 technology in mind, and just like the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE, it\u2019s a hyper-car through and through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the spec list<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layout<\/strong><\/td>Rear Mid-Engine, Rear-Wheel-Drive<\/td><\/tr>
Engine<\/strong><\/td>6.5-litre Aston Martin-Cosworth RA Naturally-Aspirated V12 with KERS assistance<\/td><\/tr>
Electric Motor<\/strong><\/td>160 hp (119 kW; 162 PS) Integral Powertrain Ltd. Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motor<\/td><\/tr>
Power Output<\/strong><\/td>1,139 hp (849 kW; 1,155 PS)<\/td><\/tr>
Transmission<\/strong><\/td>7-Speed Ricardo Transmission Single-Clutch Automated Manual<\/td><\/tr>
Drivetrain<\/strong><\/td>Full Hybrid<\/td><\/tr>
Maximum RPM<\/strong><\/td>11,100 RPM<\/td><\/tr>
Acceleration 0 \u2013 62 mph (100 km\/h)<\/strong><\/td>2.6 seconds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Its racetrack counterpart is the Valkyrie AMR Pro, which was first introduced during the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. It uses the exact same engine, with slight modifications necessary for track conditions. Its estimated RPM is between 10,500-11,100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, in all intents and purposes, the Aston Martin Valkyrie is an F1 race car with the maximum specs possible to still be road legal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It even has a KERS energy recovery system for kinetic energy regeneration when braking. Just like the ones installed on F1 cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. McLaren F1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Credit: SuperCars.net<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nothing is as iconic in the world of supercars as the McLaren F1. Made in 1992, the car went on to smash multiple performance records, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n