We have reported endlessly, it seems, on the stunningly fast, stunningly expensive, and stunningly styled Aston Martin One-77 in advance of the car’s official unveiling, which has just taken place at the 2009 Geneva auto show. Now that the supercar is out of the bag, we have more details on the most ambitious automobile in the company’s history.
Race Car Inside
The One-77’s architecture was guided, Aston says, by the principles of front-engine/rear-drive touring-car racers, incorporating a carbon-fiber monocoque and a double-wishbone suspension that features inboard, pushrod-actuated dynamic shocks. And, as with race cars themselves, final suspension tuning that will be set once the vehicle is actually delivered to the owner for the ultimate in customization. Interestingly, Aston claims that the beauty of each mechanical component was considered as the One-77 progressed, not just its function. And having seen it in person now, we can personally vouch for the company’s efforts.
Powering the One-77 is a 7.3-liter evolution of the savory 5.9-liter V-12 found in other Astons—still naturally aspirated but with dry-sump lubrication allowing it to be mounted nearly four inches lower in the chassis than in any previous V-12–powered roadgoing Aston. Said engine, developed with the help of racing house Cosworth, is projected to make at least 700 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. It is mounted 10.1 inches behind the centerline of the front wheels for optimal weight distribution and weighs a remarkable 25 percent less than the 5.9-liter. This, combined with many other weight-reduction measures throughout the vehicle, translates into an overall projected weight of just over 3300 pounds. Expect a 0-to-60-mph time of just 3.5 seconds and a top speed in excess of 200 mph.
Extreme Aston Style
Able as we are to see more of the One-77 than we could with the handful of studio shots Aston provided before the show, we now appreciate the extreme-ness of the One-77’s aluminum body. The grille doesn’t seem quite as massive as it did in pictures, but the rear fenders (and the 335/30 Pirelli P-Zero Corsas that reside within them) are truly gargantuan. The multispoke wheels are a none-too-dainty 20 inches in diameter. The headlamps and boomerang-shaped taillamps have interesting details that we weren’t able to see before. And the rear diffuser looks menacing enough to chew up road debris when the car is thrown into reverse.
While the Geneva show car didn't house a finished interior, the cabin is likely to be gorgeous, reflecting both the car’s emphasis on weight savings and luxury inclinations. The One-77 will be built only 77 times and distributed to key markets—in single-digit allocations—around the world. Pricing is expected to be around $1.75 million, according to Aston.
Race Car Inside
The One-77’s architecture was guided, Aston says, by the principles of front-engine/rear-drive touring-car racers, incorporating a carbon-fiber monocoque and a double-wishbone suspension that features inboard, pushrod-actuated dynamic shocks. And, as with race cars themselves, final suspension tuning that will be set once the vehicle is actually delivered to the owner for the ultimate in customization. Interestingly, Aston claims that the beauty of each mechanical component was considered as the One-77 progressed, not just its function. And having seen it in person now, we can personally vouch for the company’s efforts.
Powering the One-77 is a 7.3-liter evolution of the savory 5.9-liter V-12 found in other Astons—still naturally aspirated but with dry-sump lubrication allowing it to be mounted nearly four inches lower in the chassis than in any previous V-12–powered roadgoing Aston. Said engine, developed with the help of racing house Cosworth, is projected to make at least 700 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. It is mounted 10.1 inches behind the centerline of the front wheels for optimal weight distribution and weighs a remarkable 25 percent less than the 5.9-liter. This, combined with many other weight-reduction measures throughout the vehicle, translates into an overall projected weight of just over 3300 pounds. Expect a 0-to-60-mph time of just 3.5 seconds and a top speed in excess of 200 mph.
Extreme Aston Style
Able as we are to see more of the One-77 than we could with the handful of studio shots Aston provided before the show, we now appreciate the extreme-ness of the One-77’s aluminum body. The grille doesn’t seem quite as massive as it did in pictures, but the rear fenders (and the 335/30 Pirelli P-Zero Corsas that reside within them) are truly gargantuan. The multispoke wheels are a none-too-dainty 20 inches in diameter. The headlamps and boomerang-shaped taillamps have interesting details that we weren’t able to see before. And the rear diffuser looks menacing enough to chew up road debris when the car is thrown into reverse.
While the Geneva show car didn't house a finished interior, the cabin is likely to be gorgeous, reflecting both the car’s emphasis on weight savings and luxury inclinations. The One-77 will be built only 77 times and distributed to key markets—in single-digit allocations—around the world. Pricing is expected to be around $1.75 million, according to Aston.
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