Aston Martin CC100 explained

Aston Martin CC100 Speedster
Manufacturer:Aston Martin
Production:2013
2 made
Successor:Aston Martin V12 Speedster
Doors:Swan doors
Class:Sports car (S)
Body Style:2-door Speedster
Layout:FR layout
Platform:VH platform
Engine:6.0 L V12
Transmission:6-speed automated sequential manual
Designer:Miles Nurnberger & Sam Holgate
Sp:uk

The Aston Martin CC100 Speedster is a concept car produced by the British car company Aston Martin to celebrate its 100th anniversary, announced in May 2013 at the ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring race.[1] Only two were produced and both were sold to very loyal customers. One of the owners plans to keep it in his private collection, while the owner of the second car plans to get regulatory approval so it can be driven on public roads.

The CC100 is powered by a naturally aspirated V12 engine mated to an automated sequential manual 6-speed gearbox, enabling a claimed limited top speed of 180mph, and acceleration from 0 to 62mph in under 4 seconds.[2]

Design

The CC100 is inspired by the 1950s DBR1 with an open split cockpit, cutaway doors and twin rear buttresses. It was designed by Miles Nurnberger and is built on Aston's VH platform,[3] with a carbon fibre body designed and built at the company's headquarters in Gaydon.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Aston Martin's CC100 Speedster Concept. 25 January 2015. The Telegraph.
  2. Web site: Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept. 25 January 2015. caranddrive.com.
  3. Web site: Madden. Luke. Aston Martin CC100 revealed. Auto Express. 20 May 2013. 19 May 2013.
  4. Web site: Kew. Ollie. Aston Martin CC100 Speedster (2013) first official pictures. Car Magazine. 20 May 2013. 19 May 2013.