Rizk Auto x Aston Martin: 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 [Recreation]


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Rizk Auto’s DBR2 is built on a carbon monocoque chassis that weighs only 220 lbs (100 kg). Carbon-fiber body with Nomex body panels weighs less than 100 lbs (45 kg).

For the first time in a car NASA developed Aerogel is used as heat insulator. This stunning recreation has all the beauty of the original car combined with aerospace technology.

Customers can choose between three engines: Jaguar Straight 6 cylinder with triple SU or Weber Carburetor, Jaguar V-12 Cylinder with triple SU or Weber Carburetor and Fuel Injected Corvette LS3 V8 Engine. Depending on the engine total weight is around 2100 pounds ( 952 kg).

Price? According to Mr. Rizk with a straight-six Jaguar engine it will cost around $180,000 USD.

[More photos at FastestCar]

3 comments:

22.7.09 Anonymous said...

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1.8.09 Unknown said...

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