2009 Aston Martin One-77 unveiled
Aston Martin has finally unveiled the most anticipated supercar, the 2009 Aston Martin One-77 at the Concorso d’Eleganza in Lake Como, Italy. It was not only a world’s debut; the British supercar was also named as the winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes. It won the prestigious award with more than 30% of the total votes cast.
As part of its unveiling, the 2009 Aston Martin One-77 also showed its handcrafted interior which is based on the DB9’s cabin. The interior features premium metal accents dominating the cockpit as does the extensive use of carbon fiber trim. The other luxury goods are the sports seats wrapped with white leather upholstery.
The exotic British supercar is powered by a 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine featuring a six-speed robotized sequential manual transmission and a dry-sump oil system. This engine makes more than 700 bhp. There was a official performance figure in Italy, but Aston Martin has previously declared that its 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) supercar can hit 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed over 200 mph.
The car is constructed on a lightweight carbon fiber monocoque chassis. The chassis is combined with high performance equipment including an inboard double wishbone suspension with Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve damping, carbon ceramic brakes, and Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.
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At its world debut this weekend, the Aston Martin One-77 has won the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.
Following the Geneva Auto Salon in March, where the technical illustration was first shown, the rolling chassis has since been completed by hand into the first car presented at Villa d’Este this weekend.
At its first public unveiling in the perfect setting of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, the first complete One-77 was on show. Visiting public were invited to cast their vote for the best concept and prototype. Among eight entries from around the world, the Aston Martin One-77 was voted the best in class, eclipsing the competition with more than 30% of the total votes.
Admiring crowds viewed One-77 in its entirety for the first time. The car was showcased complete with running powertrain and the never seen before, fully hand-crafted interior.
Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez said: “Embodying everything Aston Martin stands for; the One-77 has proven itself as the most desirable automotive art form at its premiere today.
“We have achieved a new level of design and craftsmanship which has been clearly recognised by the public here in the homeland of design at Villa d’Este.”
Aston Martin Design Director, Marek Reichman said: “To win this award at its first showing is a testament to the Aston Martin team and the original concept. Winning here today has proven One-77 as a benchmark in automotive design.”
