Aston Martin has unveiled the CC100 Speedster based on the V12 Vantage, during the Nurburgring 24 Hour race this weekend. The concept was developed to celebrate Aston Martin’s centenary this year means to celebrate 100 years of sports car excellence of the great British brand.
The 2013 Aston Martin CC100 Speedster concept is powered by the 6.0-litre V12-powered engine with an output in excess of 500 hp. By using a sequential gearbox with a body made of carbon fiber, the drivetrain will power the CC100 from rest to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a little over four seconds, while the top speed is limited to 180 mph (291 km/h).
The body and interior are crafted from carbon fibre, tooled and provided by low volume specialists Multimatic. Measuring almost four and a half metres nose to tail, and more than two metres wide (including mirrors) the Speedster Concept body is a classic example of the almost infinitely flexible nature of Aston Martin’s trademark Vertical Horizontal engineering philosophy.
It has been nicknamed ‘DBR100’ because of its affinity to the great 1959 race-winning cars and, of course, Aston Martin’s 100-year anniversary in 2013.