Aston Martin have announced the engine details for its One-77 supercar in a technical showcase released before its debut at the Paris Motor Show.

The 7.3 liter V12 engine under the hood of Aston’s most powerful and most expensive supercar has been rated at 750 bhp and 750 nm of maximum torque making it the most powerful naturally aspirated road car engine. The power and torque figures have also beaten the previous estimates which hinted 650 bhp of maximum power. The company claims a 0-60 mph times of just 3.5 seconds and a top speed well in excess of 200 mph.

More details after the jump.

Aston Martin One-77, which the company calls its “ultimate expression” comes with a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, inboard front and rear suspension with Dynamic Suspension spool valve, specially developed Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres (255/35 ZR20 front, 335/30 ZR20 rear) developed specially for the car and  Carbon Ceramic Matrix brake technology.

Production of the million pound car is limited to just 77 with deliveries commencing from early 2011.

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Aston Martin has finally debutted the Cygnet concept at the ongoing Geneva Motor show in all its glory for all of us to see.

The Cygnet according to Aston Martin is a new form of transportation – a luxury commuter car, quite oxymoron if you ask us. The new Cygnet will allow Aston Martin customers to enjoy the same levels of design, quality and innovation the brand stands for.

“Many of our customers have a need for a small car for urban and city use,” says Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez.

“The Cygnet Concept brings intelligence, innovation and artistry to the small car market. The Cygnet Concept represents the natural choice for those customers looking for a premium commuter car.” he added.

The Cygnet is based on the ‘very clever’ Toyota iQ which at three meters long is one of the smallest car anywhere in terms of foot print and can seat 4 people in 3+1 configuration. And though it is small, it hasn’t stopped Aston Martin from offering hand stitched leather/alcantara/ aluminium blended interiors and plenty of customization and personalization options.

The company has not revealed the powertrain details but its expected to retain the same driveline as the European version simply because Aston Martin doesn’t have any engine as small as this. Developing a brand new engine for a car this small is out of question simply because the amount of time, money and R&D effort involved isn’t worth the volumes the car will be doing.

Jump over for the Press Release and the image gallery.

Image Gallery: Aston Martin Cygnet @ Geneva 2010

Press Release

The Aston Martin Cygnet Concept is a bold step towards a new form of transportation; the luxury commuter car, a form of personal transportation that sees the company’s core values engage with a new environment.

The Cygnet Concept enhances the marque, pointing to a future of ongoing innovation, design and technology; allowing Aston Martin customers a greater degree of freedom without compromising the levels of design, quality and innovation that embody the brand.

An Aston Martin delivers the pleasure and exhilaration of driving combined with an appreciation of craftsmanship, design and technology. But Aston Martin is also about innovation, forging new links and associations; and bringing the brand’s qualities to new sectors of the market.

“Many of our customers have a need for a small car for urban and city use,” says Aston Martin Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez, “The Cygnet Concept brings intelligence, innovation and artistry to the small car market. The Cygnet Concept represents the natural choice for those customers looking for a premium commuter car.”

“Our past, our future and our backbone will always remain sports cars, but the Cygnet Concept will support this by offering our customers a greater degree of freedom in the urban context.”

The Cygnet Concept is the result of a unique and intelligent collaboration, the coming together of two companies that are leaders in their respective fields. The project has required a close intellectual and engineering partnership, resulting in an inventive solution that unites volume and niche automotive engineering.

Aston Martin has always understood the importance of an emotional engagement with its products. As the company continues to innovate and diversify its product portfolio, emotional design will remain at the heart of its strategy, be it through the exhilarating sound of a V12 engine, the unmistakeable silhouette of an Aston Martin sports car or the quality, craftsmanship and skill that is evident in an Aston Martin interior. The Cygnet Concept exemplifies this latter attribute, demonstrating the high levels of detail design and craft that are integral to every Aston Martin, presented within a compact and highly advanced technological package.

The Cygnet Concept is a demonstration of Aston Martin’s unrivalled skill at creating hand-crafted interiors. The rich blend of hand-stitched leather, Alcantara and aluminium is shared with Aston Martin’s sports cars. The company’s extensive experience of traditional processes and richly detailed craftsmanship gives each Aston Martin a unique feel, bringing together detailed design work, high technology and exquisitely tactile materials.

As a luxury commuter car that can slip easily and unobtrusively into the city, the Cygnet Concept is a highly intelligent solution to urban mobility. Using tried and tested technology, together with Aston Martin’s acclaimed levels of personalisation and customisation, material quality, craft skill and tactile delight, the Cygnet Concept is innovative and forward-thinking, a genuine solution for future mobility and a natural partner for Aston Martin’s line-up of acclaimed luxury sports cars.

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