The Bite Magazine Issue 17

Images courtesy of Aston Martin David King, Aston Martin’s VP and Chief Special Operations Officer added: “Working at Aston Martin means you get to be a part of some truly special projects, but the AM-RB 001 is a dream - a true once-in-a-lifetime opportu- nity. Of course it’s a huge engineering challenge, too, but the game-changing objectives of this programme have a uniquely energising effect on everyone involved. We have world-class people and facilities at Gaydon. We’re all moti- vated to achieve great things and take Aston Martin to the absolute pinnacle of road car performance.” Marek Reichman, Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer also said of the AM-RB 001: “Working so closely alongside Adrian and an organisation like Red Bull Racing is a fabulous experience. By definition the objectives we’ve set for the car ensure there has never been an Aston Martin - or any car, actually - quite like the AM-RB 001. The shared challenge has been finding that magical tipping point where we achieve the most efficient engineering solutions and the most beautiful styling solutions without any compromises. My personal chal- lenge has been expressing the AM-RB 001’s extraordinary performance and the unique way in which it delivers that performance. Its style reflects its revo- lutionary nature, while possessing the form and beauty that makes it unmis- takably an Aston Martin.” Dr Andy Palmer, Aston Martin President and CEO, commented: “The AM-RB 001 is a truly remarkable project and some- thing of which I’m extremely proud. To have Aston Martin working alongside Adrian Newey, Red Bull Racing and the invaluable assistance of project partner AF Racing AG is an extraordinary crea- tive collaboration. One that unites the very best of road and race car thinking! As the project gathers pace its clear the end result will be a truly history-mak- ing hypercar that sets incredible new benchmarks for packaging, efficiency and performance and an achievement that elevates Aston Martin to the very highest level.” Christian Horner, Team Principal of Red Bull Racing said: “Red Bull Racing has always steered an innovative course in our ongoing development of a compet- itive Formula One car. The conception and modus operandi of Red Bull Tech- nologies has been to apply our expertise to truly progressive projects and part- nerships. Our relationship with Aston Martin and the realisation of the AM-RB 001 is pioneering and borne of our syn- ergies and desire to break new ground. The AM-RB 001 is the inspirational product of this collaborative spirit.” Continuing the on-going ‘Innovation Partnership’, the task of engineering the AM-RB 001 will be shared between Q by Aston Martin Advanced and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, with pro- duction taking place at Aston Martin’s Gaydon facility. Total volume will be between 99 and 150 road cars inclu- sive of all remaining prototypes and 25 track-only versions, with first deliveries commencing in 2018. www.astonmartin.com/amrb001 bite cars AM-RB 001 Hypercar