Aston Martin CC100

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Aston Martin CC100
Aston Martin CC100
CC100
Production period: 2013
Class : Sports car
Body versions : Cabriolet
Engines: Otto engine :
5.9 liters
(416 kW)
Length: > 4500 mm
Width: > 2000 mm
Height: <1260 mm
Wheelbase : 2600 mm
Empty weight : 1370 kg

The Aston Martin CC100 (also Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept or internally Aston Martin DBR100 ) is a two-seater Speedster that was built on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the sports car manufacturer Aston Martin .

General

For the 100th anniversary of the brand, Aston Martin wanted to create a special sports car. According to Aston Martin chief designer Miles Nurnberger, the specifications were limited to the fact that the car should both reflect the history and provide an outlook on the future of the brand. The Aston Martin CC100 was created in just six months and was presented to the public for the first time at the Nürburgring in May 2013 . As part of the supporting program of the 24-hour race , the CC100, driven by the then CEO of Aston Martin, Ulrich Bez , led a parade lap to celebrate the company's anniversary over the Nürburgring-Nordschleife . Also part of the parade lap was the Aston Martin DBR1 / 300 driven by Stirling Moss , which won the 1000 km race at the Nürburgring in 1959 .

Externally, the CC100 is strongly reminiscent of the Aston Martin DBR1 endurance racing car, which was the first and so far only Aston Martin car to win the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour race in 1959 and which made the brand famous. Like its role model, the Aston Martin CC100 is a so-called Speedster and has neither a roof nor a windshield. The body is painted in the shade of Alloro Green with yellow decorative stripes. The bonnet fastened with quick-release fasteners bears the number 100 in the form of a start number. A large radiator grille with a yellow surround dominates the front of the CC100. This style element is known at Aston Martin as lipstick (German: lipstick) and comes from racing. On the side of the vehicle it is noticeable that the doors are missing. They have been replaced by safety bars that can be opened for entry and exit similar to a scissor door. From the inside, the safety bars are closed and locked with leather loops. Roll-over devices behind the seats protect the occupants from possible head injuries in the event of a rollover. The rear of the vehicle is largely unpainted and has circular rear lights that are atypical for Aston Martin, which are otherwise only used in special Zagato versions (for example the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato ) of the respective models. A large diffuser with two tailpipes positioned on the outside is attached to the lower area of ​​the rear. The wheels on the CC100 are forged 18-inch wheels from APP Tech .

Front with so-called lipstick
Rear end

Unlike the Aston Martin DBR1, the driver's seat in the CC100 is installed on the left-hand side. The carbon bucket seats from Sparco are covered with Alcantara and have additional leather covers from the Scottish manufacturer Bridge of Weir, whose leather was used in the McLaren F1 and the DeLorean DMC-12 . The armrest between the driver and front passenger is also covered with leather. There you will also find a small emblem of the Q by Aston Martin customization program. The safety equipment of the CC100 includes a steering wheel with a quick-release device and a fire extinguisher in the passenger's footwell.

technology

Technically, the CC100 is based on the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster , whose VH chassis ( vertical-horizontal ) has been adopted unchanged with the exception of the 100 mm wider track. The body and interior are made from 55 carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) parts designed by Aston Martin and produced by Multimatic. By using the light material, the curb weight of the CC100 has been reduced by 390 kg to 1370 kg compared to the V12 Vantage Roadster.

The CC100 is driven by a V12 naturally aspirated engine with 5935 cm³ of the type AM11. The flagship Vanquish had the same engine . Aston Martin initially gave no information about the performance data, but it was later announced that the engine, like in the Vanquish, developed 416 kW (565 hp) at 6750 rpm. The maximum torque is 620 Nm. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is officially stated as “just over 4 seconds”. The maximum speed with electronic locking is 290 km / h. The engine control unit comes from Bosch Motorsport . The power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an automated, sequential 6-speed transmission from Oerlikon Graziano . Shifting takes place with paddles on the steering wheel; the gear indicator is on the display behind it.

The brake system with perforated brake discs from Brembo and brake lines from Goodridge is the same as in the V12 Vantage Roadster, but designed for higher loads when driving on racetracks. The CC100 has adjustable four-way dampers and Bridgestone tires of the type Potenza RE-11 with the dimensions 225 / 30R18.

Chassis 2

Aston Martin initially planned the CC100 as a single piece. In July 2013, however, it was announced that Aston Martin would build a second CC100 on behalf of a customer, which would receive a road approval that was not intended for the first chassis. Otherwise, the second copy only differs externally from the first. While the basic color remains Alloro Green, the contrasting color of the second body - also based on a DBR1 - is blue instead of yellow. Furthermore, the leather in the interior is black instead of brown. Chassis 2 took part in the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2015 and - like Chassis 1 two years earlier - drove over the mountain track several times.

Trivia

The first CC100 built is not street legal. During the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring 2013 on the day before the premiere, however, it was briefly driven on public roads with a red license plate.

Web links

Individual evidence

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