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Take a Closer Look at The Aston Martin Vanquish and the AM-RB 003

Let’s Get In Close

Jack Rix of Top Gear recently got to spend time with both the Aston Martin Vanquish and the AM-RB 003. No, he didn’t get to drive them, but he did get extremely up close and personal with both vehicles. While Rix goes on about the car in the videos and discusses all of the amazing magical things that Aston has worked into the cars, the photography team at Top Gear manages to get some simply breathtaking shots of these vehicles in the studio. The visuals alone are worth seeing. 

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Rix starts with the AM-RB 003. That name is just a temporary one. The rumored name is Valhalla, but that is just a rumor at this point. Rix discusses how the AM-RM 003 is similar in many ways to the Valkyrie. He also points out the ways in which it’s different. For example, the powertrain. Instead of a shrieking V12, the car gets a V6 hybrid powertrain. Rix doesn’t have all the answers yet, though he makes some predictions. Aston is still keeping most of the truly good things under wraps.

Rix goes all in on the styling and exterior and interior design of the car. Pointing out things like the Flex Foil technology in the rear wing, the 3D printed center console on the inside, the unique and minimalist integration of technology on the inside of the car, and the seats that are integrated into the carbon fiber tub of the vehicle.

Then Rix moves on to the Vanquish, which will compete with Ferrari, McLaren, and Lamborghini’s supercars. Again, Rix doesn’t have all the answers. Aston keeps him out of the car and doesn’t let him get into too many of the technical details. The car is a few years away from production so, it’s really no surprise that Aston is keeping things under wraps.

March 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Take a Closer Look at The Aston Martin Vanquish and the AM-RB 003
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The Aston Martin AM-RB 003 Is the Company’s Third Mid-Engine Supercar

A Concept That Will Transition to Production

Formerly called the Project 003, the Aston Martin AM-RB 003, is the third of the mid-engine supercars Aston is working on. The company partnered with Red Bull Advanced Technologies to put together the car, much like it has with the Valkyrie.

The car still borrows a lot of technology and performance principles from Formula 1 cars. However, it will be the most roadgoing version of an Aston mid-engine car yet. It will get a roomier cockpit than the other cars, more interior storage, a larger cargo area, and doors that make it easier to get in and out of the low-slung coupe.

The vehicle gets a lightweight carbon fiber structure, carbon fiber bodywork, active aerodynamics, and Valkyrie-like styling. The powertrain for the model is a hybrid that utilizes a V6 engine and electric motors. The specifications for the output and all of the interesting details about how it works have not been released. However, the company did say it would include the Nexcel sealed oil system, which allows oil changes in as little as 90 seconds.

The interior of the car is notably more spacious, but what sets it apart from other supercar cockpits for us is its simplistic but futuristic layout. There’s not a ton going on, but there is futuristic technology and plenty of display screens. The vehicle offers gorgeous interior materials including leather, carbon fiber, and aluminum. The company took special care to perfectly align the driver’s back, steering wheel, and pedals.

Aston has yet to finish development of the car. Once it does, it will keep the vehicle exclusive by offering only 500 models for purchase.

March 5, 2019 / Comments Off on The Aston Martin AM-RB 003 Is the Company’s Third Mid-Engine Supercar
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