Monterey Car Week is about to kick off in California. The week-long event allows OEMs to showcase their latest creations to the uber-wealthy. One manufacturer has jumped the gun by unveiling an all-new model today. Say hello to the Aston Martin DBR22. 

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Special edition

The Aston Martin DBR22 was designed and built by the company’s bespoke division called Q by Aston Martin. The in-house arm celebrates a decade of building exclusive cars for a few lucky individuals. Q by Aston Martin was responsible for the Vulcan (which you can read about here). The Brutish one-off Victor is another that came from the same department.

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Proud tradition

The Aston Martin DBR22 takes its cues from previous open-top models such as the DBR1 and DB3S. This new design concept showcases a completely new body from the designers at Aston Martin. The Aston Martin DBR22 rides on all-new 21-inch alloy wheels with a unique 14-spoke design. These lightweight alloys feature a motorsport-derived centre-lock hub.

The two-seat, open cockpit features classic and contemporary touches. There is extensive use of both leather and exposed carbon fibre along with an all-new dashboard and sleek infotainment displays.

A twin-turbocharged 5,2-litre V12 sits under that long sculpted bonnet. This engine produces 526 kW and 753 N.m. Aston claims allows for acceleration from a standstill to 96 km/h in just 3,4 seconds. DBR22 has a top speed of 319 km/h. The engine is mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.