Aston Martin has revealed the open-top DBR22 concept as a modern take on the Le Mans-winning DBR1 -
Inside, the cabin is shared with the V12 Speedster which itself is a look ahead at the completely redesigned cabins we expect to see in the heavily updated Vantage that should arrive in 2023. The cleaner and more structured interior will be a welcome addition to those used to current Aston Martin interiors.
The twin-turbocharged 5.2-litre V12 powertrain’s also been given a level up, featuring a huge 705bhp, 15bhp more than the V12 Vantage and on par with the. But, it comes with a smaller 555lb ft peak torque, a similar figure to the V12 Vantage and significantly less than the DBS on account of the lower-rating of its eight-speed automatic transmission. We expect that the same space limitations as the V12 Vantage is to blame for the use of the lower-rated transmission.
Aston Martin has not confirmed final weight figures, but we suspect it’ll likely sit at around the same figure as the 1765kg V12 Speedster – a number defined largely by the huge powertrain and aluminium chassis, rather than its minimalist carbonfibre bodywork. So even if you’re a bit done with open-cabin specials like this, thanks to its much closer association with a historic open-top racer, and a design that looks far more resolved and distinctive from existing models in the range, the DBR22 makes a compelling package for the discerning Aston Martin collector.
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