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Its kerb weight and […]","datePublished":"2016-07-06","dateModified":"2016-07-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/feature-3.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/feature-3.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/team-up-aston-martin-and-red-bull\/","about":["SUPERCARS"],"wordCount":380,"keywords":["AM-RB 001","aston martin","Aston Martin Red Bull Collaboration","Car Collaboration","Honda\u2019s Civic Type R","hypercar","le mans","racing","Red Bull"],"articleBody":"Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing have teamed up to devise an outrageous new hypercar, codenamed AM-RB 001.Set to go on sale in 2018, the two-seater hypercar has been labelled a \u201ctruly unique and innovative road car\u201d, combining the vision and skills of two world-leading brands.Named after the two companies (in case you didn\u2019t spot that), the AM-RB 001 promises a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio, which means it produces 1bhp for every kg of weight.Its kerb weight and power output haven\u2019t been confirmed yet but with a high-revving, naturally-aspirated V12 engine mid-mounted inside a lightweight carbon fibre structure, it\u2019s feasible to expect the AM-RB 001 to tip the scales at just under than a ton, which would give it around 900bhp – almost three times as much grunt as Honda\u2019s Civic Type R.The project has been spearheaded by Red Bull Racing\u2019s chief technical officer Adrian Newey, Aston Martin\u2019s chief creative officer Marek Reichman and director of special projects David King.Newey and Reichman have been working closely to ensure the AM-RB 001 is an unprecedented fusion of form and function.This isn\u2019t some bonkers concept car that will never legally touch an inch of public road though.The final car is intended to be entirely useable and enjoyable as a road car, but with the capacity to perform on a track like no road car before it. Comfort and interior space have been as much of a priority as its performance and handling apparently.But if that still doesn\u2019t impress you much, there\u2019s a track-only version in development too which will deliver similar performance to an LMP1 Le Mans racer.It will be built by David King and his team at Gaydon in the purpose-built facility created for Aston Martin\u2019s original hypercar, the One-77.Mr King described the process as challenging but a \u201conce-in-a-lifetime opportunity\u201d.\u201cWe\u2019re all motivated to achieve great things and take Aston Martin to the absolute pinnacle of road car performance,\u201d he commented.Marek Reichman added that the AM-RB 001\u2019s style \u201creflects its revolutionary nature, while possessing the form and beauty that makes it unmistakably an Aston Martin.\u201dThe production-ready car will be truly exclusive with just 25 track-only versions expected to be built in addition to between 99 and 150 road cars."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Supercars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Team Up – Aston Martin and Red Bull","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/supercars\/team-up-aston-martin-and-red-bull\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]