Aston Martin has released a new promo clip for the One-77. Aston’s new 700bhp+ supercar is likely to cost an absolute fortune and this video details some of the production processes to make sure you know where all your money is going!
Dutch website 925.nl has published an incredibly detailed PDF on the Aston Martin One-77. They claim the file is an internal Aston Martin document describing everything you ever wanted to know about their new 700bhp supercar. I’ve only had a quick flick through the publication, but it is very comprehensive.
Included in the file are computer generated images of the One-77’s interior. The document also confirms the car’s weight as being 1500kg, and is listed in a table comparing the One-77 to the Mercedes McLaren SLR (1768kg), Lamborghini Reventon (1630kg) and the epic Bugatti Veyron (1888kg).
The final power output of the 7.3 litre V12 engine is not confirmed; the relevant paragraph merely states: “we are confident it will produce in excess of 700bhp”.
The PDF really is very interesting, I suggest you check it out by following the link below. For more on the One-77 check out AUSmotive’s earlier entry from the Geneva Motor Show.
Aston Martin has lifted the wraps off the One-77 at the Geneva Motor Show. The One-77 is a new take on Aston’s familiar, and gorgeous, silhouette.
Giving a two-finger salute to the Global Financial Crisis, the One-77 is powered by a stonking 7.3 litre V12 which Aston are confident will produce more than 700bhp. A dry sump also allows the engine to be fitted 100mm lower to the ground, contributing towards a more optimum centre of gravity.
Power gets to the road via rear rubber measuring 335/30ZR20, and is controlled with a strengthened 6-speed sequential manual box.
The carbon-fibre monocoque chassis helps give the car great rigidity, but also aids weight reduction, with the One-77 said to tip the scales at under 1500kg. Sure, that’s not especially light, but with 700+ horses at the ready, you don’t have to be Einstein to calculate that this car will be fast. Very fast! Claims of a v-max exceeding 320km/h and being capable of accelerating from rest to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds are being made by Aston Martin.
For the finishing touch, the One-77 is a car tailored to each buyer. Aston Martin technicians will tweak the suspension to suit individual customers.
Full press release, along with five more images, after the jump.
Aston Martin recently released these computer generated images of the new Rapide luxury saloon. The Rapide Concept was first revealed way back in 2006 and while its evolution may be slow, the latest images show that the production model won’t stray too far from the original concept.
The most immediate difference is the new crease line starting at the mid front door section which extends into the rear door. Also gone are the lower cutouts on the outer edges of the front grille. The full glass roof, however, will make it to the final production version.
While scant technical details have been confirmed, speculation from last April, suggests the car will be powered by Aston Martin’s familiar V12. A maximum power figure of over 500hp can be expected, given the 510hp output of the 6.0 litre V12 recently shoehorned into the Vantage.
The overall dimensions shouldn’t differ too greatly from the DB9, despite the extra set of doors. It is also anyone’s guess as to when the car have its official reveal. It’s probably pretty safe to guess that it will happen some time this year, but will the Geneva Motor Show in March be too soon?
AUSmotive wasn’t around in 2006, so following the comgen images after the jump is the official Rapide Concept press release, including a handful of images.
Aston Martin will reveal a V12 Vantage at the Geneva Motor Show next month. By shoehorning a V12 into the Vantage shell Aston has created what they claim to be their “most exhilarating sports car” yet.
The 6.0 litre 12 cylinder produces 380kW (510bhp) and a very tidy 570Nm of torque. All that power is good for claimed performance of 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds and a 305km/h (190mph) top speed. All achieved through the use of a trad six speed manual, there will be no flappy paddle option, either. Helping bring a halt to proceedings are the Carbon Ceramic Matrix brakes, and with a 51:49 weight ratio Aston is pretty confident of the car’s handling abilities. They reckon you can corner the V12 Vantage at 1.3g.
The V12 Vantage concept was released a little over 12 months ago, so it’s some task by the British company to have the car ready in such a short amount of time.
Dr Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, is a bit excited, “This is the ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage range, combining our most agile model with our most powerful engine.
“The V12 Vantage has a unique character, unlike our other cars. This will appeal to different people with different tastes, allowing more people to enjoy the Aston Martin experience.”
I have to say, and I’m almost afraid to admit it, but I find this car a little crass. The lashings of carbon fibre and almost vulgar fluted bonnet seem a bit too much out of character for the Vantage. It’s almost like Audrey Hepburn having death metal tattoos down her arms. Sure, there’d be people that would go bonkers for that, but, it just wouldn’t be the same. Even the wheels have a hint of Tempe Tyres about them.
Of course, given an opportunity, I am sure I could learn to love the V12 Vantage.
Pricing for the V12 Vantage will be confirmed at the Geneva Motor Show and the car is expected to go on sale some time after June.
Extensive press blurb and seven more 2000px super images after the jump.
Here at AUSmotive we’re pretty chuffed with the news that Aston Martin Racing is chasing outright success at this year’s Le Mans 24 hour race. Not so much because we like Astons, of course we do, but we also appreciate beautifully crafted machines. The inspiration for Aston Martin’s 2009 assault, the DBR1, certainly fits that criteria.
One of the most stunning racing cars of its era it also proved its credentials by powering Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori to victory in the 1959 Le Mans 24 hour race.
You can read more about the DBR1 at Wikipedia, while enjoying a couple of press gallery images (click each image to load 2000 x 1320px super image). Also included after the jump is a brief YouTube clip showing Stirling Moss behind the wheel of a DBR1 and discussing his memories of the car.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Aston Martin’s sole Le Mans 24 hour race victory. To honour the feats of Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori the British company are chasing outright success with this stunning LMP1 racer. Racing cars with iconic Gulf livery always look great, but this creation from Aston Martin takes the look to a whole new level. It’s just brilliant!
Trouble is, there’s a lot more to racing than simply looking the part. Aston is the current Le Mans holder of the GT1 class, but to show how serious they are with their outright assault they will not be running any GT1 cars in 2009. It’s all or nothing in the outright category.
The LMP1 will use the proven V12 engine from the class winning DBR9 GT1 cars. The chassis is based on the 2008 Charouz Racing System Lola.
The 2009 Le Mans 24 hour race will take place over the weekend of 13–14 June.
Full press statement after the jump.
UPDATE: YouTube clip added, see below…
Filming for the latest James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, took an unexpected twist recently when delivery of an Aston Martin DBS went horribly wrong. The official word seems to be that the car was being driven to the film set in Italy early one morning during heavy rain, the driver lost control and got a closer than expected view of Lake Garda. But, I dunno, that story sounds a bit fishy to me.
The driver is said to be okay while recovering in hospital.
Sources: BBC, Yahoo! News and WorldCarFans