Aston Martin announced the launch of the AMR
sub-brand which is aimed to take technology and inspiration from motorsport and
create a sharper version of each model in the company’s range.
Aston Martin brought two concepts at the Geneva Motor Show, the
Rapide AMR and the Vantage AMR Pro, with both of them being confirmed for
production.
The Rapide AMR represents the first tier of the new
sub-brand, featuring a comprehensive suite of upgrades in the engine, chassis
and design sectors. The Vantage AMR Pro on the other hand is the most extreme
version, being heavily influenced by the company’s WEC V8 Vantege GT3 race car
and offering an uncompromising character.
The Aston Martin Rapide AMR is now
powered by a 600 PS version of the naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 engine,
which the British maker claiming that this is the fastest four-door model in
the world, capable of a 210 mph top speed.
The Rapide AMR is also finished in a signature
Stirling Green with lime green accents and rides on a set of new,
dramatic-looking 21-inch alloy wheels while its body now features a bespoke
front grille and new side sills, rear diffuser and aero flip on the rear
decklid.
The cabin now features a pair of lightweight carbon
fibre seats at the front, dressed in what Aston Martin calls “Dark Knight
Alcantara” with lime green accents while the center console and door casings
now feature carbon fiber.
The Vantage AMR Pro takes things a bit more
seriously as it’s not a road-legal car and is powered by a 507 PS development of
the race engine found in the GT4 race cars, making it the most powerful V8
Vantage ever.
And as a track-only monster it comes with things
like a race-spec adjustable suspension and center-lock 19-inch wheels with
Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tires, while on the inside there’s lots and lots of carbon
fiber and Alcantara along with a custom roll cage from Q.