AM-RB 001, the street hypercar designed between Aston Martin and Red Bull

Never before has a partnership between a car brand and an energy drink brand developed a road car like this one, the AM-RB 001. It is still in development, or so we have been told, but the presence and the technology it holds are straight out of an engineering textbook.

Granted, the name of the GT we see in the images isn’t very pretty, but what really matters is worthy of admiration. To give you an idea of how far this vehicle can go, it is being developed by none other than Adrian Newey, technical director of Red Bull Racing (Formula 1), Marek Reichman, chief creative officer of Aston Martin, and David King, director of special operations at the British brand.

At first glance we can see Newey’s work. The shapes of the AM-RB 001 aim to cut through the air as efficiently as possible. The only detail that might remind you of a typical Aston Martin model is the air intake, positioned quite low, by the way.

The whole design of the car is striking but, if we had to highlight something above the rest, we would go for the side opening that manages the airflow as best it can, the “ground-hugging” effect it creates, and the spectacular rear design. We’re speaking visually, of course.

What you can’t see at first glance is a flat underbody that will generate enormous downforce, increasing the faster the AM-RB 001 goes, and a monocoque chassis made of carbon fibre.

According to Aston Martin in its official statement, it will use a mid-mounted V12 with which they hope to achieve a power-to-weight ratio of 1:1. So, given that maximum lightness is one of the main requirements, it would not be surprising if the weight and power figures came in between 850 and 1,000. Assuming the weight is one tonne, can you imagine a Fiat 500 with 1,000 horsepower? It must fly, right? Well, no, this supercar will not fly, it will stay firmly on the ground.

On the other hand, they also confirm that production will take place at Gaydon, at Aston Martin’s facilities. Furthermore, between 99 and 150 units will be built, including prototypes and 25 units intended solely for track use, with deliveries starting in early 2018.

We eagerly await more details such as the weight and final power output of this exclusive GT, and its price, which is still unknown, although, at Highmotor, we don’t think the budget will stretch to buying one as a company car.

Source | Aston Martin