The beginning of the 50s was not successful for Aston Martin when it comes to racing, so in 1953 the company decided to produce a new model of a racing car, the DB3S, which was somewhat more successful. In his honor, the British manufacturer of luxury sports cars presented the Aston Martin DBR22 Concept.
The car is lighter, thanks to the carbon fiber body, but also designed to look much more muscular. Carbon parts such as the new radiator grille with a horizontal slat that runs the entire length of the grille and with two smaller vertical slats on either side were used in the construction, as well as on the DB3S model on which it is based. There are also side vents positioned behind the front wheels, side sills and front lip.
“Where could we go with the surfaces, proportion and form. Combining this approach with advanced process, technology, and materials, we’ve effectively modernized our racing bloodline and created a new pedigree. DBR22 is a hot-blooded, purebred Aston Martin sports a car full of speed, agility and spirit, and a machine that we think will be the basis of many of tomorrow’s icons,” said Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer.
When it comes to the powertrain, under the hood is a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with 705 hp (518 kW) and 555 lb-ft (753 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 198 mph (319 km/h). It also has a torque-shaping system to optimize power delivery to the road. It is mounted on a set of lightweight 21-inch wheels.
In the development of the DBR22, Aston Martin used advanced technology and materials, such as aluminum, which significantly reduced weight without negatively affecting stiffness. Also, thanks to a series of technological solutions, from the thin side mirrors to the perforated plate under the lights that allows hot air to flow to the back of the car, and in combination with the diffuser, additional downforce was created and thus greater stability of this super powerful car. Some parts are made using a 3D printer.
Source: Aston Martin