“Nothing demonstrates Aston Martin’s commitment to providing unique, special models to its customers more than the V12 Speedster,” said Aston Martin Lagonda CEO Andy Palmer at the car’s unveiling. “The 88 hand-built cars will be sought after by driving enthusiasts and collectors alike all around the world.”
Visceral, open-cockpit driving machines are currently enjoying a resurgence among the supercar companies. Porsche may have coined the name Speedster back in the 1950s, but as a generic for uncompromising power and performance in a stripped-back road car – often lacking windscreen, windows and roof – the style has taken on a new lease of life.
HOW BRITAIN IS REINVENTNG THE SPEEDSTER
Aston V12 Speedster McLaren Elva Bentley Bacalar
Layout Front engine Mid engine Front engine
Seats 2 2 2
Windscreen? No Optional Yes
Hood? No No No
Engine 5.2 turbo V12 4.0 turbo V8 6.0 turbo W12
Power 690bhp 804bhp 650bhp
Torque 753Nm 800Nm 900Nm
0-62mph 3.5secs 2.9secs 3.8secs*
Top speed 186mph (limited) 200mph* 200mph*
Price (from) £765,000 £1.425m £1.8m
Number to be made 88 399 12
First deliveries 2021 2020 2020
*To be confirmed