Aston Martin Assembled a Dream Team to Make Its Crazy Hypercar
Aston Martin isn’t messing around with the AM-RB 001.
When the British automaker first announced its hypercar developed in collaboration with Red Bull Racing, we all knew it was going to be special. Specs and details have slowly been released and it all confirms that the car is as crazy as it looks. More information has been revealed and we now know a bit more about the dream team contributing to making the AM-RB 001 one of the craziest machines ever created.
For starters, the 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine will come from Cosworth, which is well known for supplying some of the automotive industry’s best engines. The powerplant will be paired with a lightweight hybrid battery system, similar to a KERS boost system used on Formula 1 race cars. The seven-speed paddle-shift gearbox is designed and manufactured by Ricardo.
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The company is still targeting a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio, with the goal of tipping the scales at around 900 kilograms (1,984 pounds), meaning it’s shooting for 900 horsepower. Yes, it would be better if the automaker was going for 1,984 horsepower, but that’s not going to be the case.
Aston Martin has also teamed up with Alcon and Surface Transforms to develop a new lightweight and powerful braking system. Bosch will contribute with electronic systems like the traction control unit, electronic stability program, and engine control unit.
Hopefully the Aston Martin AM-RB 001 lives up to the hype, as the company’s CEO Andy Palmer has ambitiously said it will be able to lap the Silverstone circuit as quick as or quicker than an F1 or LMP1 car.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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all-star cast this will not be anything less than the best
Fools and their money.... take it for a fast spin...crash and burn. Oh well.