AUTOMOTIVE
Presented in the traditional Aston Martin Racing colours of Stirling
Green and Lime Essence with Matte Black wheels, forks and brake
assemblies, the AMB 001 features a sublime combination of paint
and bare carbon fibre that accentuates the lines of this collectors’
item. As befits the Aston Martin and Brough Superior brands, all
of the components have been specially designed using the best
processes and materials, including carbon fibre, titanium and billet
aluminium.
The bike boasts a strong, sculptural body form, beautifully accented
by a carbon fibre fin - the design of which is derived from the side
strake on Aston Martin cars - that runs along the full length of the
Stirling Green tank, passing under the saddle and out onto the rear,
creating a flowing form along the top of the bike. As the fin passes
under the saddle it can be seen through breaks in the Oxford Tan
leather pads of the hand-stitched saddle, which combines old
techniques and modern technology in one swooping area that is a
perfect fit for the human form.
AMB 001 has been designed to display a level of elegance that isn’t
normally found on racing bikes. Beauty and power is the order of the
day for this track-only racer. Aerodynamic wings attached to the cowl
on the front of the bike take their direction from the S-Curve on the
front of an Aston Martin, providing Aerodynamic downforce.
The AMB 001 boasts a turbo-charged output of 134 kW (180 hp)
at just 180 kilos dry weight. This turbo configuration brings an
incredible engine response with huge torque in a wide range of
engine rpm. This is also the first time that a Brough Superior model
is presented with a V-twin turbo-charged engine.
In keeping with its track-inspired pedigree, the AMB 001 is presented
with ultra-lightweight Aston Martin wings, which sit under the lacquer
of the bodywork on the nose and the tank. These are the same nine-
micron stainless steel wings that adorn the Aston Martin Valkyrie.
“Aston Martin may be 106 years-old but the forward momentum
of this company is inspiring, for every area of the business but for
Design in particular,” continued Reichman. “The same people who
work on the design of our cars have worked on the AMB 001. These
people are absolute experts and have delivered many of the special
project cars that we have designed. Unlike at other car companies,
our designers have the full breadth of experience and I think this is
showcased in this aspirational bike.”
The AMB 001 is being built and hand-assembled in the Brough
Superior factory in Toulouse, France. Just 100 examples will be
made, with an MRSP of 108,000.00 EUR including 20% VAT. First
deliveries are set to begin from Q4 2020.
For further information please visit: www.astonmartin.com/en-
gb/our-world/partnerships/brough-superior.
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