Aston Martin has unveiled a special variant of the forthcoming V12 Speedster that pays tribute to the DBR1 that claimed victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 and the 1,000 Km of Nurburgring in 1957, 1958, and 1959.
The British car manufacturer will build just 88 examples of the V12 Speedster and those buyers after a particularly eye-catching example will now be able to order the DBR1 specification.
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Differentiating the Aston Martin V12 Speedster DBR1 specification from others is its Aston Martin Racing Green paint finish, Clubsport White pinstripes, and a Satin Silver anodized front grille with a ‘lipstick’ graphic. The exterior finish of the DBR1 specification is so special that it takes more than 50 hours to come to life at Aston Martin’s advanced paint facility.
Other changes made to the model are the fitment of bespoke diamond-turned 21-inch centerlock wheels. Aston Martin has also tweaked the interior of the DBR1 specification, installing a host of carbon fiber accents, Caithness Green leather, and fitting satin silver brushed aluminum switchgear.
“Emotion and exclusivity are at the heart of this car,” explains Aston Martin chief creative officer Marek Reichman. “A rare and exceptional Aston Martin, it has been engineered to offer a visceral driving experience that belies its elegant, artistic shape. Creating a bespoke specification that nods to the glory of the DBR1 has been a huge privilege for my team and I, and I very much look forward to seeing these cars being driven with the same enthusiasm that we have applied to their design.”
Powering all V12 Speedster models will be the car manufacturer’s 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 pumping out 690 hp and 555 lb-ft (752 Nm) of torque.
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