Aston Martin One-77 2012

[Kitdy]

They shoulda called it the DBX or DB Special or something. One 77 is brutal.

[Ferrer]

It's exclusive. DBS isn't.

And regarding Leon's claim, I think it looks very much like the V8 Vantage, especially judging from the profile views. Honestly, I don't think any angle of the car looks like a DBS.

It's exclusive. Except that it looks like any other Aston.

It weighs 900 kilo and has 235HP...according to Ferrer lighter supercars are in demand.

That's far too much power and weight...

[Dino Scuderia]

They shoulda called it the DBX or DB Special or something. One 77 is brutal.

They shoulda named it 'Jumping the shark'.

[LeonOfTheDead]

Is there any info on what this car weighs or what sorta power it is putting down?

between 700 and 750 bhp, and about 3.300 lbs or 1.500 kg.

And for as regards the name, I use to call such a car "a pretty fast grand touring I absolutely want".

[Kitdy]

So is this a super car, a hyper car, or a super/hyper GT a la the Veyron?

It is all very complex these days with so many segments.

[LeonOfTheDead]

So is this a super car, a hyper car, or a super/hyper GT a la the Veyron?

It is all very complex these days with so many segments.

just say it's an Aston Martin , with the usual front engine and rear traction scheme, but with a carbon fiber chassi, aluminum body and a Coswort tuned engine.

[Ferrer]

They shoulda named it 'Jumping the shark'.

LOL

So is this a super car, a hyper car, or a super/hyper GT a la the Veyron?

It is all very complex these days with so many segments.

It's easy.

If it rusts, breaks down a lot, the dashboard has more lights on than a christmas tree and has an italian-esque name, it's a supercar.

If you find yourself outrunning a fighter jet, the doors open vertically in gullwingsyncrohidraulical sort of way and you can't afford it even after having won the lottery then it's a hyper car.

If someone says, "nice Corrado!" it's a Veyron.

And if after having paid a bazillion you wonder why the dealer gave you a V8 Vantage, then it's a DB9. No wait a DBS. No, a One-77. Sorry.

[f6fhellcat13]

It's easy.

If it rusts, breaks down a lot, the dashboard has more lights on than a christmas tree and has an italian-esque name, it's a supercar.

If you find yourself outrunning a fighter jet, the doors open vertically in gullwingsyncrohidraulical sort of way and you can't afford it even after having won the lottery then it's a hyper car.

If someone says, "nice Corrado!" it's a Veyron.

And if after having paid a bazillion you wonder why the dealer gave you a V8 Vantage, then it's a DB9. No wait a DBS. No, a One-77. Sorry.

The Good Book as written by Sr. Ferrer.

Kitdy and I had a long argument about the exact definition of sports-, super-, and hypercars, I think this rather succinctly wraps it up. (I was obviously correct, BTW )

[Roentgen]

So is this a super car, a hyper car, or a super/hyper GT a la the Veyron?

It is all very complex these days with so many segments.

Aston Martin considers this their supercar, like they did with the Vanquish. Hypercar isn't really an official sort of name... D:

But then to me, it's just a fast GT, so it's just another Aston Martin.

The Veyron is in it's own niche. End of story.

[The_Canuck]

Aston Martin considers this their supercar, like they did with the Vanquish. Hypercar isn't really an official sort of name... D:

But then to me, it's just a fast GT, so it's just another Aston Martin.

The Veyron is in it's own niche. End of story.

The Veyron is "just" a fast gt as well. Unfortunately, unlike the Aston Martin line up, its ugly. Just because a car does X mph more than the next doesn't make it unique, at least to me. I'd hope at least someone would agree.

[Roentgen]

The Veyron is "just" a fast gt as well. Unfortunately, unlike the Aston Martin line up, its ugly. Just because a car does X mph more than the next doesn't make it unique, at least to me. I'd hope at least someone would agree.

Part of the reason why the Veyron had problems regarding the aerodynamics of it, was because of the design. They wanted to keep this "unique" design, which was actually very difficult to work with, especially from the aerodynamic's perspective. Here are some of the original sketches of what became the Veyron of today. You'll notice very little as changed.

So instead of referring to the Veyron as "ugly," I think it should be more of "unique/different" or "strangely artistic..." I for one thinks is quite good looking

Also, the Veyron isn't special just because it's fast. In fact, I believe is slower than the bio-fueled Koenigsegg now (?). It is special because it can reach these speeds without worrying about weight saving, and have enough luxuries to shame a 5 star hotel.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

In this case, exclusivity does not grant you a nicer vehicle. While i love the underpinnings, the skin, and the interior, have been overdone.

[LeonOfTheDead]

the Veyron...wasn't it just a marketing fail after an engineering odyssey?!
It wasn't even supposed to have that engine at first, and that underlined even more the selfish style. Sure those are the official sketches? Because the signature isn't that of the designer of the first 1999 concept.

Tbh, I don't like aesthetically, and I don't think it's really special. The fact of being so fast despite the weight and such means zero, like a Cayenne Turbo S being as fast as sports car...wonder what it could have done being a better car? Not a better product, or a better money-cow, just a better car.
and so it's for the Veyron.

[RacingManiac]

Haven't seen this in detail til Wouter posted it....interesting detail with inboard suspension and carbon chassis....don't quite understand the extra springs in the back....

[Roentgen]

Sure those are the official sketches? Because the signature isn't that of the designer of the first 1999 concept.

Yes they are. They were on the Bugatti website 3-4 years back (I think... might be 2-3), before the car was out, so I screenshot them. Official Bugatti website... not some amatuer fan site. The pics aren't on there anymore.

Haven't seen this in detail til Wouter posted it....interesting detail with inboard suspension and carbon chassis....don't quite understand the extra springs in the back....

I posted the pic... lol