The Aston Martin One-77.On in a Million.
The Specs
Top Speed: 200 Miles per Hour
Acceleration: 0 to 60 in 3.5 Seconds (320 km/h)
Engine Size: 7.3-liter V12
Power: 700 hp
Torque: 516 lb.-ft.
Price at time of writing: $2.3 million
The Scoop
The highly anticipated official unveiling of the Aston Martin One-77 took place at the 2009 Geneva auto show in March. The principles of front-engine/rear-drive touring-car racers are what the One-77’s architecture is based on according to Aston Martin. As such, this fine piece of machinery features a carbon-fiber monocoque and a double-wishbone suspension that features inboard, pushrod-actuated dynamic shocks. As if that weren’t enough, final suspension tuning is to be executed at the time the vehicle is physically delivered to the new owner.vw dealership in Pretoria. How about that, never seen before customization?
According to Aston, special consideration was given to the aesthetic aspect of each mechanical component instead of only to its function as is typically the case.
Aluminum design has been put to very good use on the One-77. The grill, though impressive, doesn’t overpower the body. The rear fenders, however, are massive as are the 20-inch multi spoke wheels. Both the headlights and taillights feature impressively designed details, and the rear diffuser is something to contend with.
Powering the Aston Martin One-77 is a 7.3-liter version of the already-impressive 5.9-liter V-12 found in other Astons. The engine is still naturally aspirated but with dry-sump lubrication allowing it to be mounted almost four inches lower in the chassis than in any previous V-12–powered road-driving Aston. Because the engine sits lower in the chassis it means that, for the first time on any Aston, the hood is lower than the fenders. Does that point to a new design direction for the brand? According to Aston Martin, it hints at where they could possibly take it. They do admit that the One-77 forms part of the message of future products in terms of its visual aesthetic. Cheap Cars For Sale Gauteng
Aston Martin invited Cosworth to the party to develop the 700 hp power unit. Cosworth did definately bring its racing experties to the table. It is mounted 10.1 inches behind the center line of the front wheels for the most advantageous weight distribution.a car with such a powerful V12 still manages to weigh 25 percent less than the 5.9-liter. This, when combined with many other weight-reduction measures throughout the vehicle, translates into an overall projected weight of just over 3300 pounds. Expect a 0-to-60-mph time of just 3.5 seconds and a top speed in excess of 200 mph.
No surprise that only 77 of these cars will be sold and only to a selected few. But then again, pricing is expected to be around $1.75 million, so – enough said. toyota yaris for sale in gauteng
