Aston Martin has revealed more particulars of its forthcoming V12 Speedster, with details of an exclusive DBR1 specification, celebrating the company’s most successful track racer.

To date, the DBR1 is the most successful racing machine constructed by Aston Martin, having triumphed in the 1959 staging of both the 24 hours of Le Mans and the 1,000 km of Nürburgring, also winning the latter in 1957 and 1958.

The V12 Speedster DBR1 dons various aesthetic enhancements to pay homage to the racer, featuring the unique Martin Racing green paint finish with ClubSport white pinstriping and roundels, satin silver adonized grille and black diamond turned 21-inch wheels.

The inside, if you can call it that being devoid of a roof and windscreen, includes caithness green leather and satin silver brushed aluminium switchgear in the V12 Speedster’s open cabin. A unique Aston Martin racing green driver and passenger helmet is also included, which sit under transparent ‘windows’.

The car features a 5.2-litre V12 Twin-Turbo engine, capable of generating an output of around 700 PS and 753 Nm. According to the company, the vehicle has a top speed of 198m/h (318km/h) and can reach 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds.

“Emotion and exclusivity are at the heart of this car. A rare and exceptional Aston Martin, it has been engineered to offer a visceral driving experience that belies its elegant, artistic shape,” said Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer, outlining the rationale behind this V12 tribute specification.

“Creating a bespoke specification that nods to the glory of the DBR1 has been a huge privilege for my team and I, and I very much look forward to seeing these cars being driven with the same enthusiasm that we have applied to their design.”

Orders are now being taken for the DBR1 custom V12 Speedster, with delivery expected to commence mid-2021. Just 88 examples of the Aston Martin special edition V12 Speedster will be available worldwide.

Source: Aston Martin | Thrilling new optional bespoke specification revealed for limited edition Aston Martin V12 Speedster

30 April 2021