Three years after the debut of the AMB 001 track-only superbike from Aston Martin and Brough Superior, the businesses are again with a brand new mannequin. The AMB 001 Professional debuted at EICMA in Milan, with extra energy and improved aerodynamics, impressed by the Valkyrie AMR Professional.
The AMB 001 Professional was designed by Aston Martin and engineered by Brough Superior, which can even be accountable for manufacturing. The superbike retains the aggressive stance of its predecessor however provides extra pronounced aero parts like the brand new entrance spoiler, the aspect wings, and the rear fin, all of which declare to extend downforce and enhance airflow.
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One other new function is the racing livery combining Aston Martin’s Verdant Jade shade with Photon Lime accents, satin-finished carbon fiber, and black Cerakote engine and suspension programs. That is the one out there choice for the AMB 001 Professional which additionally wears from the ultra-lightweight Aston Martin “lacewing” badge that was initially developed for the Valkyrie, being 99.4% lighter than the common enamel emblem.
The 997cc twin-cylinder engine with a crankcase machined from stable billet aluminum includes a new cylinder design with moist cylinder liners for improved cooling. It produces a powerful 225 hp (168 kW / 228 PS), a 25% enhance over its predecessor’s 180 hp (134 kW / 182 PS). Mixed with the dry weight of solely 175 kg (386 kilos), the 1.28 hp/kg weight-to-power ratio is elevated to F1 territory.
The ABM 001 Professional will likely be produced in 88 models, handbuilt on the Brough Superior manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France. That is fewer than the 100 models of its $120k predecessor. The businesses have began taking orders for the superbike, with the primary deliveries anticipated within the fourth quarter of 2023.