Aston Martin, a British luxury automaker, has unveiled a new design concept named the DBR22 to commemorate the 10th year of the Q's production.
The V12-powered two-seater coach-built design concept also serves as the basis for a production reality example for a very small number of Q by Aston Martin customers. After all, it's an Aston Martin.
The stunning DBR22 was revealed during the 2022 Monterey Car Week thanks to Aston Martin.
Inspiration Behind DBR22
The DB3S and DBR1, as well as other renowned Aston open-cockpit race cars, served as inspiration for the DBR22.
Aston Martin said that a significant chapter in Aston Martin's history of competition is represented by the DB3S. The luxury car manufacturer established itself as a major Le Mans competitor and achieved some impressive wins along the way thanks to Frank Feeley's alloy DB3S body, which was first introduced in 1953.
The DBR1, dubbed the ultimate Aston Martin sports car, advanced Feeley's design ideology and went on to become one of the most significant and influential Aston Martins of all time. It won several notable races, most notably Le Mans in 1959, driven by Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori. This car also led the Aston Martin team to its greatest triumph: winning the World SportsCar Championship that same year.
While DBR22 draws inspiration from Aston Martin's history, it does so to produce a genuinely modern aesthetic, according to Interesting Engineering.
Aston Martin DBR22 is the perfect combination of design purity, engineering precision, outstanding performance, and real passion thanks to the combination of the traditional craft of coachbuilding with cutting-edge materials and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. In the 109-year history of the company, it is one of the rarest Aston Martins.
Engine
The 5.2-liter V12 twin-turbo AE31 engine from Aston Martin powers the DBR22. The motor is cooled through an open horseshoe vent in the hood.
Interesting Engineering noted that the engine generates 705 horsepower (518 kilowatts) and 555 pound-feet (753 Newton-meters) of torque. When combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, the DRB22 can reach a top speed of 198 mph (319kph) in just 3.4 seconds.
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Design
The DBR22's rear subframe was 3D printed for the first time, a first for Aston Martin. Multiple 3D printed aluminum parts are used to create the component, which are then fused together to create the finished subframe.
The benefits of this technology include significant weight savings, no stiffness reduction, and, if necessary, the flexibility to create unique parts for extremely low volume models.
In case you were wondering, the DBR1-inspired grille is made of carbon fiber, as per the news story by Top Gear. Aston also boasts that the custom center-lock wheels are lightweight and 21 inches in diameter, which calls for qualifiers like "comparatively" or "for something the size of a tank hatch."
"Technology is pivotal in the construction of DBR22, with extensive use of carbon fiber throughout and the use of 3D printing for the manufacture of a structural component," said Roberto Fedeli, Aston Martin Chief Technical Officer. "As such, DBR22 showcases Aston Martin's unique capabilities, with world-class design combined with an agile, intelligent approach to engineering and production."
From Friday through Sunday, the DBR22 will be on exhibit at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. But before you get too excited about having one, keep in mind that this car is projected to cost roughly $1.8 million.
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