Aston Martin has announced that it will produce a new two-seat open cockpit model that harks back to the Le Mans-winning DBR1.
The V12 Speedster will be unveiled later this year, and is being created by Aston Martin’s ‘Q’ division, which specialises in creating bespoke products and personalising existing models for customers.
It’s not clear which chassis the Speedster will use, though it’s set to feature the same twin-turbocharged engine that’s used in both the DB11 and DBS Superleggera. In the Speedster it will produce 690bhp and 700Nm of torque, with power being delivered by an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox.
While details are fairly limited at the moment, Aston Martin say the V12 Speedster is inspired by the 1959 Le Mans 24-hour race winning DBR1 (the most valuable Aston Martin ever sold at auction), as well as the CC100 Speedster Concept produced to celebrate the British marque’s centenary in 2013.
It follows on from a whole host of exclusive open cockpit models, with Ferrari revealing its Monza SP1 and SP2 in 2018, and McLaren following suit recently with the Elva.
Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr Andy Palmer said: “The V12 Speedster we’re proud to confirm today once again showcases not only this great British brand’s ambition and ingenuity, but also celebrates our rich and unrivalled heritage.”
Just 88 models are set to be built, and while pricing has not been revealed, it’s not likely to be cheap. Deliveries are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2021.
