Who says a good looking car can’t go over 200mph? Okay, I don’t think anyone said that, I just made it up. Anyway, the Aston Martin One-77 is one sexy beast and it happens to be able to reach speeds over 200mph, 220mph to be exact.
During development testing of the Aston Martin One-77 supercar, testers were able to reach the comfortable top speed of 220.007mph (354.86 km/h) in dry but windy track test conditions. The 7.3-liter V12 probably still had some wind left in it to pass 220mph. We will have to wait to see if the One-77 will get any faster. Until then, enjoy the full press release and images of the latest Aston Martin One-77 testing below.
Aston Martin One-77 Development Press Release
Aston Martin’s One-77 supercar has moved closer to setting a new all-time record for the British marque in initial high speed testing after surpassing all predictions and comfortably breaking the 200mph mark.
The One-77 is currently undergoing a stringent development process ahead of planned launch in 2010 with high speed testing taking place at a top secret proving ground in southern Europe. In a series of test runs completed last week the One-77 exceeded original expectations and recorded a 220.007mph (354.86kmh) top speed in dry but windy conditions under the guidance of the Aston Martin engineering team. Dynamic testing is now scheduled to continue into the New Year.
Powered by a new Aston Martin 7.3 litre V12 engine, the One-77 is engineered to deliver breathtaking levels of power and performance. The dramatically styled two-door, two-seat sports coupe is based on an innovative new carbon fibre monocoque body structure and adopts new active aerodynamic technology.
The One-77 is the ultimate expression of what Aston Martin stands for and will combine modern technology and design with craftsmanship and ultimate exclusivity to create the world’s most desirable automotive art form.
As name suggests, production is limited up to a maximum of 77 individually numbered examples, with deliveries expected to commence in mid-2010.
