Andy_Bangle Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Aston Martin has lifted the veil off its CC100 Speedster concept car that marks the company’s 100th birthday. The CC100 Speedster, which stands for Concept Car 100 years, is also a tribute to the Le Mans-winning 1959 Aston Martin DBR1 racecar, from which it adopts the classic two-seat speedster shape. Built on the platform of the V12 Vantage, the CC100 can also be considered a tribute to Aston’s smallest V12 model that will soon be discontinued. Last but not least, Aston Martin says the study hints at potential future design direction. The fully-working prototype debuted on Sunday at the Nürburgring 24 Hours where it was given a demonstration lap by Aston’s boss himself, Ulrich Bez, alongside a DBR1 driven by Sir Stirling Moss. “CC100 is the epitome of everything that is great about Aston Martin. It represents our fantastic sporting heritage, our exceptional design capability, our superb engineering know-how and, above all, our adventurous spirit!” said an enthusiastic Ulrich Bez. Designed and built in less than six months, the CC100 combines the DBR1’s concept with modern Aston Martin design cues, such as the enlarged grille, the side strakes air vents and the powerful rear end styling that reminds of the V12 Zagato. The area surrounding the lights looks like a mirrored front grille without the top part. The minimalist interior includes bucket seats, a racing-inspired centre console and a TFT display behind the steering wheel that replaces traditional dials. The car measures almost four and half meters (177 inches) in length and more than two meters (79 inches) wide, including mirrors. The body and interior are crafted from carbon fibre, which is visible in the cabin and at the rear. Although Aston didn't provide weight details, the CC100 is tipped to be more than 400 kg (882 lbs) lighter than the V12 Vantage, weighing under 1,200 kg (2,645 lbs). The CC100 Speedster is powered by the latest generation AM11 naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 gasoline engine mated to a six-speed automated sequential manual transmission that is controlled via steering column-mounted paddle shifts. The output of the V12 unit was not disclosed, but it is powerful enough to catapult the CC100 from standstill to 62 mph (100 km/h) in little over 4 seconds, with top speed limited to 180 mph (290 km/h). http://youtu.be/WFLucaq73zs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Wow, absolutely love that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 That is Ugly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Getting harder to tell a Jag, an Aston and a Ford now............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Getting harder to tell a Jag, an Aston and a Ford now............ Looks nothing like a fiesta, XF or Rapide to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 That is Ugly! REALLY??? You honestly think that, that is an 'Ugly' car??? I accept that everyone has their own preferences, but sometimes can't help but think you say things purely for effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Yes really, look at the thing, it's awful. What 'effect' would I be looking for exactly? I was hardly going against the grain given mine was one of the first posts. I'm just surprised so many people like it, it's hideous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Sniff It does look like a catfish Disaster for new Aston concept « Sniff Petrol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Totally aside from whether you like the look of the thing or not, that must be one of the most satisfying jobs around - taking something from a drawing, through clay to a built-up prototype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) Totally aside from whether you like the look of the thing or not, that must be one of the most satisfying jobs around - taking something from a drawing, through clay to a built-up prototype. Absolutely Disaster for new Aston concept « Sniff Petrol :roflmao: Edited May 20, 2013 by patently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 When I saw the first pic I loved it, but not so sure about some of the details, and then there's the main problem. Size. It's a fúcking monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 That is Ugly! Heathen - BURN HIM!!! .....time to go to specsavers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Heathen - BURN HIM!!! .....time to go to specsavers? For all you lot yeah! Even Sniff agree with me! Such a shame, as I otherwise really like Astons, and was hoping for something a lot more special, and a lot more realistic to point where they may be heading in future years. To me, this just looks like a mash up of all the other recent Astons (which generally all look pretty much the same) with a load of holes cut in it, and some bits off a Rover 200BRM stuck on it's gopping face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8CKN Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 That is Ugly! I'm with you on this one. It looks like a badly made kit car. Horrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 It looks like a badly made kit car. That's probably why I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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garcon magnifique Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 As I said, the first image I saw I loved it. But the more I look at it the more I think they just started with a Vanquish and cut bits off. A couple of excellent articles about it in this month's EVO mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 http://youtu.be/uKVemR1UZZ0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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