We’ve been hearing about the Aston Martin Red Bull AM-RB 001 for the better part of a year, and Thursday morning Aston revealed the imposing hypercar for the first time at an auto show.
Kicking off the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Aston chief executive Andy Palmer called it “the defining hypercar of this decade and a hugely desirable investment for collectors and enthusiasts,” according to a statement.
The reveal comes the day after Aston highlighted its technical partners for the hypercar, which is being developed in tandem with Red Bull Advanced Technologies. The AM-RB 001’s debut comes not far from the base of Canadian motorsports expert and auto supplier Multimatic, which will make the carbon-fiber MonoCell for the hypercar. Aston also said Wednesday that Cosworth will produce the naturally aspirated V12 engine, Rimac will make the battery for the electric motor, and Ricardo will supply the seven-speed gearbox.
Aston said the “original full-sized model” of the AM-RB 001 will be on display in Toronto alongside the company’s other spotlight car from last year, the DB11.
.@astonmartin‘s Dr. Andy Palmer (@AndyatAston) kicks off Media Day at #CIAS2017 unveiling the #AMRB001. #AstonMartin pic.twitter.com/R2Frr83xc6
— Canadian AutoShow (@autoshowcanada) February 16, 2017
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