Aston Martin One-77 Wins Design Awards

Posted on: Nov 20th, 2010, by daenterpri

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The Geneva Auto Salon marked the unveiling of Aston Martin’s One-77, its new supercar that will retail for $1.8 million. Only 77 people will be lucky enough to get their hands on the One-77, hence the name. Judging from the pictures, it is indeed a nice-looking car, but you have got to have more than that when you’re talking about spending that much cash.

The One-77 features a 7.3 liter V12 and can run on over 700 Horsepower, with a top speed greater than 200 miles per hour. It also has a carbon fiber and aluminum frame and weighs just 3,308 pounds. What’s more is that this supercar can go from 0-60 in just 3.0 seconds.

"Right from the very beginning of the project the vision for One-77 was very simple: It had to combine high-technology with hand-built craftsmanship, and demonstrate the unique capabilities and passion of our designers, engineers and technical partners,” said Dr. Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin’s CEO. “Quite simply it had to be the ultimate expression of Aston Martin. As you can now see, we have achieved that goal in magnificent style."

The One-77 has won two design awards so far since it was unveiled early this year. It was given the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes in Lake Como, Italy last April and Best Design at the 2009 Auto Express New Car Awards this month.