The Aston Martin V12 Speedster will be limited to 88 units

Unwilling to let McLaren and Ferrari have all the fun, Aston Martin has just announced its own limited-edition, high-performance supercar, aptly nicknamed the ‘V12 Speedster‘.

The car, the Aston Martin V12 Speedster, has been leaked through a single sketch. It was created by the British brand’s bespoke Q division, Aston Martin, and features a design reminiscent of the 1959 Le Mans-winning Aston Martin DBR1 and the 2013 Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept.

The new Aston Martin V12 Speedster will be the flagship of the company’s 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine, which will produce “around” 700 CV and a maximum of 700 Nm of torque. Interestingly, both figures are less than what the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera puts out. The Aston Martin V12 Speedster will be rear-wheel drive and will feature a ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox.

While the limited-edition model, capped at 88 units worldwide, will not be the fastest or most powerful Aston Martin available, the lack of a roof means owners will be able to enjoy the twin-turbocharged V12 in all its glory.

Aston Martin V12 Speedster, the new limited-edition sports car

It remains to be seen whether the Aston Martin V12 Speedster will be based on the Aston Martin DB11 V12, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, or whether the car’s aluminium chassis will be bespoke. One final detail we do know is that it will be a two-seater, unlike the Ferrari Monza SP1.

Aston Martin will present the car at the end of this year, with deliveries beginning in the first quarter of 2021. Pricing details remain under wraps, but some sources believe it will cost between €800,000 and €990,000. For now, however, we will have to wait a little longer for more details.

“The 88 enthusiast drivers and collectors who secure the keys to these cars can rest assured that in doing so they are also securing a new iconic piece of Aston Martin history,” explained Aston Martin chief Andy Palmer.

The chairman and CEO of the Aston Martin Group, Dr Andy Palmer, added that “the Aston Martin V12 Speedster that we are proud to confirm today once again shows not only the ambition and ingenuity of this great British brand, but also celebrates our rich and unrivalled heritage.”

Some say the Ferrari Monza SP was a fluke, the McLaren Elva started a conversation, and Aston Martin’s V12 Speedster makes it a trend. This trend of seven-figure supercars without windscreens or roofs shows that at least a marketable segment of wealthy people wants to feel the wind in their hair and bugs in their teeth. Judging by the images used to promote the car, it looks a little more aggressive than any of the earlier Aston Martin models, but it should still be quite attractive. Will it achieve its goal?