Developers use the technology of hybrid hypercar AM-RB 00.
The company Aston Martin after 2020 will be able to produce supercar with mid-engine layout. This is with reference to the chief designer of the British brand Marek Reichman reports the Drive.
During the construction of the new developers use the technology of hybrid hypercar AM-RB 001, created in conjunction with Red Bull and its chief engineer Adrian Newey. “Everything we do is within our special projects, foreshadows something that will be with us in the future. AM-RB 001 — a harbinger of a mid-engined car, which will be part of the line Aston Martin,” said Rahman.
The chief designer of “Aston” also shared new details about AM-RB 001. The will will be equipped with a completely new twelve-cylinder unit, which will be smaller and lighter than the 5.2-liter Biturbo V12 engine designed for model DB11. The engine can spin up to 11 thousand rpm. Previously it was assumed that the structure of the power installation AM-RB 001 will include seven-liter unit with twelve-cylinder supercar, the track from Vulcan.
The joint prototype will Aston Martin and Red Bull debuted in early July. According to unofficial sources, the “Aston” is going to release from 99 to 150 road cars and track 25 copies. The cost will be about 3.3 million euros. The first customers will receive their cars in 2017.
