Aston Martin has been fairly tight-lipped about its upcoming AM-RB 001 hypercar, which comes as a partnership with Adrian Newey and Red Bull Racing. In a new interview with Australia’s Motoring, the British brand’s chief designer Marek Reichman peels back the sheet and reveals some big details about what could be a segment-defining vehicle. He claims a top speed of 250 miles per hour (402 kilometers per hour) and an insane 4.5Gs of cornering ability.
According to Reichman, the AM-RB 001’s bespoke naturally aspirated V12 engine with 1,000 horsepower (746 kilowatts) will displace between 6.0- and 7.0-liters. It will also have a wider V-angle than the 60-degree design in Aston Martin’s current 5.2-liter biturbo 12-cylinder in the DB11. This layout will reduce the mill’s overall height, which will mean a lower center of gravity for the hypercar. It will also use a bespoke, single-clutch sequential gearbox from Xtrac.
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