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2018 Aston Martin AM-RB 001
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A Glimpse into Uncharted Automotive Territory: 2018 Aston Martin AM-RB 001

The enigmatic veil shrouding the much-anticipated vision of speed and performance has been finally lifted. Eyes from around the automotive world are riveted on this revelation, a tangible testament to the audacious collaboration between two powerhouses - Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing. The name? A code that hints at its origin — AM-RB 001.

Two Seats, One Vision

In a world where practicality often overshadows passion, it takes true courage to craft an automobile like the AM-RB 001—one that is unreservedly built for exhilarating drives rather than grocery runs. With two seats nestled within a mid-engined chassis powered by a novel high-revving naturally aspirated V12 engine, one could argue this hypercar leans toward indulgence over necessity. Add in lightweight construction promising an enviable 1:1 power-to-weight ratio, and it's clear these designers were more concerned with thrill rides than fuel economy.

Aston Martin AM-RB 001 | 2018MY | Front Three-Quarter

Laying Down New Footprints on Known Roads

Elegance doesn’t need to compromise functionality—this rings resoundingly accurate while beholding the design tenets defining the AM-RB 001. It’s quite obvious that Marek Reichman (Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin) and Adrian Newey (one of F1’s most prosperous designers) have not only prioritized aerodynamics embodying cutting-edge dynamism but simultaneously ensured none of iconic aesthetics unique to Aston Martin was lost. In fact, underneath those layers of carbon fiber lies something even more intriguing—an underfloor aerodynamic system ensuring exceptional downforce levels unseen before in any road-legal car!

Striking Balance Between Spectacular Speeds & Comfortability

The AM-RB 001 is prepared not just to awe onlookers with its looks, but also promises unparalleled comfort for both the driver and passenger. Despite being remarkably compact and light for a hypercar—another feather in Newey’s cap—the car houses a V12 engine alongside offering considerable cabin space. An innovative suspension system will guarantee seamless handling even at high speeds while preserving an effortless drive experience—a testament to more than three decades of automotive engineering prowess.

Raw Power Augmented By Technological Brilliance

At the heart of this marvel throbs a newly designed V12 engine that vows to offer one horsepower per kilo of weight—an audacious claim eagerly awaited by automotive enthusiasts worldwide. To manage such extreme power distribution, Red Bull Advanced Technologies has developed an entirely new transmission system exclusively for the AM-RB 001—one that sustains breath-taking performance without compromising efficiency or drivability.

Aston Martin AM-RB 001 | 2018MY | Rear Three-Quarter

A Dream Turned Reality: Guarantees & Expectations

The brilliant minds behind Aston Martin are no strangers to intricate projects. Still, the AM-RB-001 falls into a different category—it's an adventure into unexplored realms. This project is planned to yield between 99 and 150 road legal models of their new thoroughbred, inclusive of all prototypes still under development; deliveries slated for sometime in 2018. A much rarer breed also lurks on horizon –25 track-only versions intended for those hungering for unmatched adrenaline rushes often reserved solely for professional racetracks.

Riding Off Into The Sunset?

No doubt about it—the Aston Martin AM-RB 001 is set to redefine what we know about hypercars. Yet its story seems far from over as we await further details about technical specifications and actual power output figures among other things.

Regardless, the AM-RB 001 symbolizes a courageous leap into the future by Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing—an adventure we all look forward to witnessing unfold.

-Ed

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