Aston Martin DB AR1 Concept

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The DB American Roadster 1 (DB AR1) is derived from the DB7 the most successful Aston Martin of all time. It is based on the current DB7 Vantage Volante (convertible) and boasts revised bodystyle with coachwork by Zagato of Italy and incorporates a number of dynamic elements, which have been finely engineered to offer a new dimension to the Aston Martin driving experience.

 

Available only as a two-seater, the DB AR1 is not a convertible Zagato version of the Coupe - launched in the summer of 2002 - but a possible addition to Aston Martins exclusive product range.

 

Aston Martin will privately show the DB AR1 to customers at an event in LA to gauge their reaction and if the response is positive the car will go into production in very limited numbers during 2003. Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but it is anticipated that DB AR1 will cost around $230,000 US (plus or minus 10%).

 

Aston Martin has yet to conduct performance testing however, it is expected that recent developments of Aston Martins low emission, all alloy, 6.0-litre V12 engine, means that DB AR1 will benefit from a performance increase, and offer 435bhp compared with 420bhp of the DB7 Vantage.

 

This increased power together with a revised final drive ratio and active sports exhaust system will not only provide noticeable improvement in mid-range power, but also additional torque - up from 400 lb/ft (DB7 Vantage) to 410 lb/ft, providing a sharper accelerating drive.

 

An AP twin plate racing clutch, which replaces the single plate clutch found on the DB7 Vantage, combined with the revised quick-shift gear lever also fitted to the DB7 GT - will enable the driver to maximise use of the increase in power and torque and enjoy a faster gear change.

 

Aside from a revised body design, the DB AR1 has special multispoke 19 alloy wheels - with revised offset to give a wider track (8x19 front, 9

[Blackford]

Nice.. but big front grill spoils the looks

[Super7]

ya man, it looks like the mouth of a heavyweight boxer with mouth guard stuck in his mouth........... .. otherwise, she's a beauty.....

[Jgoh]

This is the result of Italian tampering of Brit design for the American market...

[Super7]

......... italian chef tries using spaghetti sauce on english fish'n'chip and sell it in MacDonald outlets????? Edited February 14, 2003 by Super7

[Jgoh]

Yes! MacFish'n'Pasta !!!

[Assassin]

Find the front grill a bit big...looks like a Maserati Spyder front the front to me leh.