In the 20th century, Aston Martin was known for their big, comfortable cars. In the 21st century, they’re mixing things up and changing direction.
Following in the footsteps of the Valkyrie and Valkyrie AMR Pro, the newest member of the Aston Martin family, the Aston Martin AM-RB 003, took centre stage at the Geneva Motor Show this year.
That’s the same show which featured the most expensive car ever made, for those paying attention.
The Aston Martin AM-RB 003 has a similar aesthetic to the Valkyrie, but with a more finished look, reports Motor1.
The front splitter looks like it sits a smidge higher and is less prominent. The tail sits lower and hides a rear spoiler that’s not as prominent as the Valkyrie’s (but is significantly more advanced).
We also like the new exhaust setup, which features a pair of cannon-like pipes in separate housings, rather than the Valkyrie’s single opening, which look like the tiger-nose grille from a Kia.
The body is a tad more conservative, although if you ask me it still looks like something the Jetsons would fly.
The paired down look happened because, unlike the exclusive Valkyrie, these cars will be produced in larger, but still limited numbers, for sale to the general (but wealthy) public.
…this new hypercar will include some of the F1-derived tech featured so effectively in the Valkyrie. There are no figures for this engine, but Aston says it was designed entirely in house.
In addition to the electrified powertrain, the 003 has a new, bleeding-edge aerodynamic element. Joining a body crafted by aerodynamic god Adrian Newey is the FlexFoil rear wing, a NASA-approved technology that can change the rear wing’s downforce without actually changing the wing’s angle of attack.
It generates no drag, turbulence, or wind noise and looks better because of its clean integration with the body. According to Aston Martin, the technology will be even better when it arrives in production form with “greatly increased actuation rates to allow a real-time response to changes in the vehicle’s dynamic state.”
The production version of this car will arrive in 2021, with early estimates saying it will cost north of £1 million (R18,7 million), so look out for it if you have some cash to burn.
[source:motor1]
