The One-77's magnificent power unit is an extreme evolution of the 6.0-liter V12 fitted to the DBS, DB9 and new V12 Vantage models. For this, Aston Martin chose to work with legendary engine builders, Cosworth.
"Our brief to the engine team was to take the 6.0-liter V12 as far as it could go, both in terms of output and weight reduction. The targets were a power output of no less than 700hp with a 10% reduction in mass. Incredibly, the engineers achieved a mass reduction of 25%, and although we've yet to complete the final calibration work, I'm confident we'll see in excess of 700hp. It's an awesome accomplishment, but one that's typical of the One-77 project," said Chris Porritt.
Wearing Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres (255/35-20 front, 335/30-20 rear) developed specifically for the One-77, all 700hp is transmitted through the rear wheels via a new six-speed transmission.
Controlled via column-mounted paddles behind the steering wheel, this sequential manual is a new generation of Aston Martin's familiar transmission. Though it is made specifically for the One-77 and features strengthened internals, the lessons learned in its development will ultimately find their way into the company's series production models.
It's a mark of the inherent capabilities of Aston Martin's acclaimed lightweight Carbon Ceramic Matrix brake technology that it has been used as the basis for the One-77's braking system. The internals of the calipers have been re-engineered to transmit less heat from the brake pads to the brake fluid, while the rotors have been developed to ensure the maximum possible contact area for improved stopping power. Due to the One-77's increased performance, special attention has also been paid to brake cooling, as the brakes have less time to cool between bursts of acceleration.
With a projected weight of 3300 lb, the One-77 will occupy the highest echelons of road car performance. Top speed is confidently predicted to be in excess of 200mph, with a 0-60mph time in approximately 3.5sec.
Perhaps more importantly, thanks to the purity of a front-engined, rear-drive layout, the responsiveness and immense tractability of a naturally aspirated V12 and the low mass, high-rigidity properties of a carbon fiber chassis, the One-77 promises a driving experience of unrivalled intensity and excitement while representing the world's most desirable automotive art form.