The AMB 001 motorcycle by Aston Martin and Brough Superior has taken to the track at Circuit Pau-Arnos in France to begin its testing schedule.

Designed and engineered for the racetrack, the AMB 001 is limited to just 100 units and is on schedule for first deliveries at the end of this year.

While the focus of the track testing is directed at the chassis, engine bench testing takes place in parallel to streamline the development process.

The AMB 001 features materials including carbon fibre, titanium and billet aluminium, and power comes from a V-twin turbo-charged engine that pumps out 134 kW (180 hp). The companies say this turbo configuration brings an incredible engine response with huge torque in a wide range of engine rpm.

“Everybody involved has managed to make tremendous progress with the development of AMB 001, despite the challenges we have all been facing,” said Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer. “This special motorcycle is, like our road cars, the result of beautiful design melding with modern technology to produce a bike that any collector will be proud of. We are delighted to see how much progress has been made, both on and off track and look forward to the moment when production starts for this stunning machine.”

The AMB 001 will go into production later this year at the Brough Superior factory in Toulouse, France. Cost is set to be €108,000 ($AU176,500).

Source: Motor Trader E-magazine (July 2020)

14 July 2020