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    Acura ARX-06 Hybrid Race Car Will Take That Distinctive Acura Look to IMSA GTP

    Acura has revealed the ARX-06, which features a twin-turbo 2.4-liter V-6 producing between 630 and 670 hp. It’s mated to a hybrid motor mounted in the transmission case. Development of the ARX-06 was a joint collaboration of chassis supplier ORECA, Honda Performance Development, and Acura Design Studio.Brand identity is usually an afterthought in modern racing. Form generally follows function, leaving little room for creativity. But IMSA’s new GTP class is designed to encourage just that, with guidelines that entries “will carry significant design cues and styling to closely align with each manufacturer’s roadgoing products.” And while it’s been decades since race cars even remotely resembled their street counterparts, Acura’s design team was tasked with bringing a family resemblance to the exterior of the new ARX-06 prototype.

    The ARX-06 is Acura’s entry into the nascent GTP class. An all-new twin-turbocharged 90-degree 2.4-liter V6 was developed by Honda Performance Development (HPD). Capable of reaching 10,000 rpm, this tiny screamer is mated to an IMSA-specified hybrid system and drives the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential transaxle. Longtime Acura partner ORECA supplied the underpinnings. Riding on 123.9-inch wheelbase, the carbon-fiber monocoque chassis has an unequal-length-control-arm suspension with pushrod-style dampers at both axles. While altering the chassis is off limits, manufacturers can personalize the exterior to a much greater extent.

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    Acura executive creative director Dave Marek said he relished the challenge. “I told my team, ‘Let’s just make the thing cool and look like a show car,’ ” he joked. Marek knew from his previous experience with the ARX-05 design process that even simple ideas might be difficult to execute. “At the time, IMSA wanted to make the [race cars] look more like passenger cars. So we started doing it and they said, But you can’t change that, or that, or that. At the end of the day, I want it to look like our car, but I also want to win. So let’s make the best car we can.” In hindsight, Marek and his team arrived too late in the development process of the ARX-05 to make any meaningful changes. The exterior styling of the ARX-06, however, was designed from the ground up at the Los Angeles-based Acura Design Studio. Stylists from Acura’s production car division created the initial sketches, which ultimately led to scale models. Once the scale model was finalized, the design team worked with HPD and ORECA to further refine aerodynamic performance. Special projects leader Bill Yex points out that achieving good looks were only half of the design equation. “The aerodynamics quickly took over on the developmental side. Production cars are very aerodynamically efficient, but it kind of stops there. This thing needs to be low drag, high downforce balanced.”

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    Additional input from racing partners Meyer Shank and Wayne Taylor helped to fine tune details from a real-world perspective. Driver complaints about the ARX-05’s lighting enabled Marek to redesign the front clusters on the ARX-06, improving both their appearance as well as intensity. Using VR allowed drivers to “sit” in the cockpit and adjust their driving position. Those Lights Look FamiliarWhen viewed in full-scale form, the ARX-06 conveys a successful collaboration among everyone involved. The familiar Acura styling elements play a functional role in the car’s design, from the purposefully exaggerated headlight clusters to the “chicane” taillights out back. Still, Marek wasn’t able to win every battle. “The rear is still very dominated by restrictions.” After attempting to soften a particularly blocky part, he was shot down by IMSA regulators. “It was illegal. I said, ‘why is that illegal? What the hell, man?’” Constraints aside, Marek is still proud of what they were able to accomplish. “I’m not going to say the other cars aren’t real yet, but to me the fact that this is completely legal and still looks as good as it does is a shout-out to the team.”The ARX-06 will make its racing debut starting with the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January 2023. Though Acura has recently dominated IMSA endurance racing, it will be facing a slew of fresh competition in the GTP class. Longtime rival Cadillac is once again fielding a entry, along with newcomers Porsche and BMW. Still, it should be easy to spot the Acura in this newly crowded field. Just look for the headlights.
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    2023 Dodge Hornet Is Dawn of Brand's 'Electrified Performance' Era

    The 2023 Dodge Hornet is a new subcompact SUV with a performance-focused, plug-in-hybrid model.There’s also a gas-only Hornet that starts around $30,000, and it’s offered with similar features and options.With Dodge about to enter a new “electrifed performance” era, the Hornet leads the way when the PHEV hits dealers next spring starting around $40,000. A new era is dawning at Dodge. For at least the past decade, the brand’s survival has largely relied on retro-themed, V-8–powered hits like the Charger and Challenger. Hell, it even offered a 710-hp Durango with an estimated 13 mpg combined. While the Hellcat SUV is back for 2023, along with myriad special editions of the muscle-car duo, Dodge has declared last call. The decision comes as the brand takes a hard left towards an electrified future, one that begins with the new 2023 Dodge Hornet.
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    The Hornet is a subcompact SUV that shares a platform and other parts with the Alfa Romeo Tonale. It measures 178 inches long, up to 63.8 inches tall, and rides on a 103.8-inch wheelbase. It’s also the first entirely new model that Dodge has introduced since the ill-fated Dart compact sedan, which only lasted from 2012 to 2016. The Hornet represents the company’s first plug-in-hybrid model, too, but rather than focus on fuel efficiency, Dodge is boasting about the new hybrid’s performance. CEO Tim Kuniskis even billed the Hornet as the “first electrified performance vehicle from Dodge.”Before you worry about all of Dodge’s future performance models being hybrid crossovers, don’t forget that the company plans to unveil a concept version of its electric muscle car this week, too. So it’s not leaving its roots entirely. Plus, the 2023 Hornet actually has some legitimate performance attributes, and they’re not limited to the plug-in-hybrid model. There’s also a base nonhybrid model with a turbocharged gas engine, and it’s offered with many of the same features and options as the PHEV. The standard shared bits from the Alfa include a fully independent suspension, Koni dampers, and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive. The PHEV comes standard with Brembo four-piston, fixed front calipers, which are also available on the base model. Likewise, every Hornet is available with the Track Pack, which includes 20-inch wheels, upgraded dampers, and unique styling bits.
    Powertrain ComparisonsThe Hornet GT is the entry point. It features a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that makes 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The engine pairs with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Dodge estimates the GT will go from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 140 mph. The Hornet R/T is the plug-in hybrid. It combines a turbocharged 1.3-liter inline-four, six-speed automatic, and a 121-hp electric motor mounted on the rear axle. The total system output is 288 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. It also features a “PowerStop” function that delivers an extra 25 horsepower and instant torque for 15-second bursts. While its top speed is limited to a lower 128 mph, it should be quicker than its nonhybrid counterpart. Dodge estimates the PHEV will go from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. For comparison, that’s slightly behind a 250-hp Mazda CX-30 we tested that hit 60 in 5.8 ticks.The Hornet R/T’s lithium-ion battery pack has a 12.0-kWh useable capacity, and with its 7.2-kW onboard charger, Dodge estimates a Level 2 connection can refill the battery in about 2.5 hours. While we’re told it’ll have an electric-only driving range of around 30 miles, EPA ratings for either powertrain haven’t been released yet. Designed by DodgeFrom the outside, the Hornet’s connection to the Tonale is obvious. Both are also built in Italy. The Dodge’s most notable design difference is the prominent heat extractors on its hood, which are reminiscent of those seen on more muscular models. Also seen on other performance-focused Dodges is the mail slot-looking piece that separates the upper and lower grilles. A set of narrow headlights with upside-down boomerangs for accent lights and full-width taillights further distinguish the Hornet’s appearance. Both the GT and R/T are available with a Blacktop package that includes black 18-inch wheels along with gloss-black exterior badges and mirror caps.Inside, the Hornet’s dashboard prioritizes the driver by canting the controls to the left. There’s a flat-bottom steering wheel with shift paddles and a button to select different drive modes. Every model features a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.3-inch infotainment display with Uconnect5 software. Among the system’s many standard features are wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
    While the standard interior is black cloth with red contrast stitching, opting for the GT Plus or R/T Plus trims add leather upholstery that’s offered in red. These upper trims also add wireless smartphone charging and a fancier sound system in the form of a 465-watt, 14-speaker Harman Kardon unit. All Hornets comes standard with driver-assistance tech such as automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist. Opting for the Tech Pack unlocks adaptive cruise control, parking assist, and more.Dodge says the 2023 Hornet GT starts at $29,995 before destination, so we expect its actual starting MSRP to be around $31,000. The same goes for the R/T, which is priced at $39,995 before destination. Orders for the GT model open tomorrow, and it will reach dealers this December. Dodge hasn’t said when orders will open for the R/T, but it’ll be sometime before it hits dealerships next spring.
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    2023 Mazda 3 Drops Base Engine, Gains Horsepower and MPG

    The 2023 Mazda 3 gets some updates and new pricing now that the base 2.0L model is gone.The naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine now makes 191 horsepower and gets an mpg bump.The sedan starts at $23,615, and pricing ranges up to $36,365 for a loaded turbocharged hatchback model.The 2023 Mazda 3 lineup benefits from some updates to the powertrain offerings, and prices are up. There’s no more 2.0 base model, as the 2.5 S trim with its naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four is now the cheapest version available, starting at $23,615 for the sedan. That represents an $1850 increase over the 2022 model, although that’s offset by the fact that the 2.5 S is better-equipped and more powerful than the previous 155-hp 2.0 model.In fact, the naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine now makes a bit more horsepower than it did before, with a 5 hp increase bumping it up to 191 hp. The 250-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four is still available on higher trims, starting at $33,515.

    The naturally aspirated model’s fuel-economy improvements are thanks to an updated cylinder-deactivation system. Combined ratings are up by 1 mpg for most models, and the city and highway ratings are up as well. Front-wheel drive remains standard and all-wheel drive is an option on the 2.5 S Carbon Edition and standard on the 2.5 S Premium and 2.5 Turbo models. The front-wheel-drive 3 2.5 S Premium hatchback remains available with a six-speed manual transmission and that version starts at $30,215.Mazda says that the 2023 Mazda 3 hatchback will arrive this fall, with the sedan slated to follow in the winter.
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    Singer Reveals Its First 'Reimagined' Porsche 911 Cabriolet

    This carefully named “reimagined” Porsche 911 cabriolet is the work of Singer, a company that does amazing things to Porsches for very discerning customers.Although Singer specializes in this area, this is its first 964 cabriolet.Price for such a work? Probably north of $500,000, with a wait at least a couple of years long.In order to stay on the right side of Porsche’s jealously guarded intellectual property rights, Singer is always careful to note that the company neither manufactures nor sells cars. Instead, it describes its work as restoring and reimagining the Porsche 911 as built between 1989 and 1994—the 964 chassis. Really, though, Singer isn’t a manufacturer, and it isn’t a restoration specialist. It is a distillery.Here’s its newest cask-strength offering, the first convertible 911 to receive the Singer treatment. Building on the lessons learned from its recent Turbo Study reworking of the iconic 930, this 911 cabriolet gets widebody carbon-fiber enhancements, a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged and air-cooled flat-six engine, and a six-speed manual transmission.

    Like most Singerized 911s, this car is built to owner specification; in an age when the word “bespoke” is stretched to include getting the brake calipers on a Cayenne painted yellow, this special 911 cab is properly made to order. It receives the higher-performance 510-hp engine with electric wastegates and air-to-water intercooling (the original Turbo Study has 450 hp as standard), as well as the upgraded carbon-ceramic brakes. Yet it is also clearly intended as a grand tourer, fitted with the softer suspension option, electric power seats, air conditioning, and even inductive phone charging.
    Since its founding in 2009, Singer has always had a stated focus of infusing California’s automotive ethos into its reimaginings. Here, an open-topped 911 Turbo immediately conjures up images of cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway, crossing the span of the Bixby Creek Bridge with the sun beating down, the sting of salt spray in your nostrils, and limitless flat-six torque in reserve.While Singer has reworked a handful of 911 Targas in the past, this is the company’s first effort at a 964 cabriolet. That the effort should be based around forced induction and that huge whale-tail is only fitting. Almost all 911 Turbos of this generation were coupes, but Porsche made a half-dozen cabriolets for some very well-connected buyers in-period. Those cars were built from Turbo-look widebody 911 cabriolets, each one shipped to the Sonderwisch department in Weissach where they were comprehensively reworked with Turbo powertrains and performance upgrades.
    Special WishesSonderwisch translates to “Special Wishes,” what Porsche now calls its Exclusive Manufaktur department. Singer effectively doubles down on all three terms: nearly anything the customer could wish for, incredibly rare and exclusive, and so comprehensive an approach to manufacturing as to make even the glovebox a work of art.The cost, as you might expect, is astronomical. The wait is less-so, but anyone interested in commissioning a Singer restoration of a 911 convertible will likely be waiting at least a couple of years. Despite a price estimate of at least $500,000, demand easily outstrips supply.Hardly surprising, because what Singer creates with their no-stone-left-unturned approach is not so much a car as it is an idea. This 911 Turbo cabriolet provides, in both performance and driving experience, a concentrated and refined version of what every bedroom 911 poster promised. It is the dream of a Porsche droptop, condensed into carbon fiber and polished steel, every ounce of it as potent as you could wish for.

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    2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Bison Goes Where the Buffalo Roam

    Chevy is bringing the ZR2 Bison trim level to its Silverado pickup.As with the Colorado ZR2 Bison, the model is a collaboration with American Expedition Vehicles.The Silverado ZR2 Bison goes on sale this fall, priced at $78,490.After being hunted nearly to extinction, the American bison has slowly come back in the West and is a common sight at Yellowstone National Park. At Chevrolet, the genus ZR2 Bison is an even more common sight, and its population is about to double, with a new Silverado ZR2 Bison pickup joining the Colorado ZR2 Bison that has been roaming Chevy dealer lots since 2019.

    Like the mid-size Colorado ZR2 Bison, the new Silverado was developed with off-road specialists American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) and will be the model’s most hardcore off-roader. It’s based on the existing ZR2 (which continues), adding five underbody skid plates along with rocker-panel protectors and replacing the front and rear bumpers with redesigned stamped-steel units that integrate step plates and front tow hooks. Gloss black 18-inch wheels are wrapped with 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires. The new bumpers allow for steeper approach and departure angles, although exact figures aren’t yet available. Chevrolet is estimating 32.5 degrees for the approach angle and 23.4 degrees for the departure angle. Ground clearance is unchanged at 11.2 inches.
    Beyond the trim-specific black wheels, the Bison is differentiated by its body-colored grille bar and a matte-black panel on its standard Multi-Flex tailgate, in addition to Bison and AEV badging inside and out.

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    Like the ZR2, the Bison comes exclusively with a 6.2-liter V-8 that’s good for 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Output is sent via a 10-speed automatic to front and rear electronically locking differentials. Chevy is charging $78,490 for the ZR2 Bison, which represents a hefty upcharge over the 2023 Silverado ZR2’s $71,545.

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    2026 Polestar 6 EV Roadster Confirmed with 884-HP Dual-Motor Powertrain

    The Polestar 6 EV roadster has been confirmed for production and will launch sometime in 2026.It’ll have an 884-hp dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain shared with the upcoming Polestar 5.Polestar will build 500 LA Concept editions featuring exclusive details from the original 02 concept, and reservations are now open.It’s actually happening. Polestar is turning one of the prettiest concept cars we’ve seen in years into a production model. The company today confirmed plans to build the Polestar 6, an electric roadster previewed in March of this year by the jaw-dropping O2 concept.

    That’s the good news. The not-so-good news is that we’ll have to wait a while to get our hands on one. That’s because Polestar doesn’t plan to launch the 6 for another few years, until sometime in 2026. Likewise, the car in these photos is the same concept we’ve seen before. It’ll once again be shown this week at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which is part of the Monterey Car Week in California.
    When the two-door hardtop convertible does finally hit the streets, it’ll be powered by a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain that’s said to produce a fist-pumping 884 horsepower and 663 pound-feet of torque. Those figures might sound familiar to anyone who has been following the Swedish brand’s other recent announcements, including confirming details about the forthcoming Polestar 5 “performance four-door GT.” It’s that car that the Polestar 6 will share its high-powered electric motors and 800-volt architecture with. The two also share a unique bonded aluminum chassis that has been developed in-house and is said to maximize lightness and rigidity.
    Targeted PerformanceAlthough Polestar isn’t quite ready to reveal all of the technical specs of the upcoming 6 roadster—those will come out closer to the actual launch—it has released a couple of scintillating performance targets to whet our appetite in the meantime. The electric drop-top is expected to zip from zero to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph.The other big news is that the 2026 Polestar 6 will launch with a limited-production special edition called the LA Concept; the company only plans to build 500 copies. Each will have the same Sky blue paint, light leather interior, and 21-inch wheels seen on the O2 concept that first set our hearts ablaze. Plus, Polestar is already taking reservations for the radical roadster. Count us among those who are very excited this is happening.
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    Dodge's 2023 Lineup Will Have Special Chargers, Challengers, Durango SRT Hellcat

    Dodge is sending off the Charger and Challenger in their current evolution by bringing back three heritage colors, and putting “Last Call” plaques under the hood of every 2023 car.Originally offered as a one-year run in 2020, the Durango SRT Hellcat is back for the 2023 model year, retaining the same 710-hp Hellcat V-8.The Dodge Direct Connection lineup of parts is expanding and will now feature a Challenger Mopar rolling chassis featuring an NHRA-certified roll cage good for 7.50-second quarter mile runs. Get your orders in now: Dodge has issued the last call on the Charger and Challenger as we know and love them. Close your eyes and remember the high-pitched whine of superchargers and the sweet yet acrid smell of burning rubber as those thumping V-8s enter their final year. As they face their EV future, “Last Call” plaques will be featured under the hood of each 2023 Charger or Challenger to denote the final year of the cars. The Durango SRT Hellcat, originally offered as a single-year run for 2020, will now be back for 2023. 2023 ChargerDodge is teasing seven 2023 special-edition models during a promotional effort that it is calling “Speed Week.” Six of the models will share some connection to vehicles from the company’s past that it has deemed iconic. The seventh special edition, which the company say will be the last of its kind, is scheduled to be revealed at the SEMA tuner show this November. All 2023 Chargers will come with a commemorative “Last Call” plaque under the hood, with a silhouette and the vehicle name. The plaques will also say “Designed in Auburn Hills” and “Assembled in Brampton” as a nod to their origin.
    Dodge is upping the number of exterior paint options to 14 while bringing back three heritage colors: B5 Blue, Plum Crazy Purple, and Sublime Green. 2023 Charger R/T models will now show off “345” fender badging to signify the 345-cubic-inch engine in the car. Jailbreak models, previously exclusive to the Hellcat Redeye will now be available on Charger Hellcat models. Pricing and ordering info is not available yet, but Dodge said the entire Charger lineup will be allocated to dealerships at one time in an effort to help customers achieve the car they want. 2023 ChallengerAs the bar closes for the Charger, so too will it close for the Challenger. Ending its V-8 era with seven special editions, six of which will share a connection to a past Dodge icon. The seventh special edition will debut in November alongside the Charger at SEMA. The same “Last Call” plaque with “Designed in Auburn Hills” and “Assembled in Brampton” will feature under the hood of all 2023 Challengers.
    Paint options also increase for the Challenger, with the same three heritage editions and a total of 14 exterior options. 2023 Challenger R/T models will feature “345” fender badging to signify the 345-cubic-inch engine in the car. Dodge offered Challenger convertibles as production vehicles in two model years: 1970 and 1971. Again, following with the Charger, Jailbreak models, previously exclusive to the Hellcat Redeye, will now be available on Challenger Hellcat models.
    For those on the hunt for a more modern Challenger convertible, Dodge wants to streamline the process. Dealerships will now offer a process allowing third-party convertible modifications for 2022 Challengers through Drop Top Customs. Customers will have to shell-out $25,999, but Dodge will ship the car directly from the factory in Brampton, Ontario, to the team at Drop Top Customs before sending it to the customer. Same as with the Charger, pricing and ordering info is not available yet, but Dodge said the entire Challenger lineup will be allocated to dealerships at one time in an effort to help customers achieve the car they want. 2023 Durango SRT HellcatDespite Dodge’s offering the Durango SRT Hellcat as a single-year run back in 2020, it’s back for 2023. Why? “Muscle enthusiasts also have families, and the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat can get those families where they want to go,” said Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis. That seems excessive, but we don’t really have a problem with excessive. The new Durango SRT Hellcat features the same 6.2-liter Hemi Hellcat V-8 that produces 710 horsepower and 645 pound-feet of torque. Accellerating those families where they need to go with speed means zero to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and a quarter-mile pass of 11.5 seconds. Six piston, two-piece front calipers fit over the 15.8-inch vented front rotors, while four-piston calipers cover the 13.8-inch vented rear rotors to bring the brawny SUV to a stop from its 180-mph top speed. Orders for the new Durango Hellcat are slated to open in September of this year, with deliveries scheduled to start in early 2023.

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    Dodge Adds to Direct Connection Performance ListLaunched earlier this year, Direct Connection is Dodge’s performance parts portfolio. Dodge knows its customers enjoy a trip to the drag strip, so for the cool price of $89,999 they will sell you a rolling chassis equipped with a TIG-welded roll cage, NHRA certified for 7.50-second passes down a drag strip. The chassis comes ready with a four-link rear suspension and double adjustable Bilstein coil-over shocks. Mickey Thompson drag racing tires cover the rubber while Strange Engineering Pro Series II racing breaks help to slow the car down. Dodge is leaving the powertrain, driveline, and engine management to the customer.

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    Direct connection is also working with Finale Speed to create a 1970 Dodge Charger body out of carbon fiber. According to Dodge, the Plymouth Barracuda and Road Runner are both part of plans for future licensed carbon-fiber bodies with Direct Connection and Finale Speed. Dodge will be announcing more news this week, and we’ll bring it to you as it happens.
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    Aston Martin Reveals an Ultra-Limited, Wide-Open DBR22 Speedster

    Designed as a two-seat, open-cockpit speedster, the DBR22 draws heavily on styling cues from the automaker’s Le Mans–winning DBR1. Powered by a twin-turbo 5.2-liter V-12, the DBR22 is claimed to reach 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and achieve a top speed of 198 mph. While the current wording classifies the DBR22 as a concept, it’s likely that somewhere in the ballpark of 10 Aston Martin Q customers will be able to buy a production version. Created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Aston Martin’s bespoke Q division, the DBR22’s styling draws cues from the Le Mans–winning DBR1 piloted by Roy Salvadori and Carroll Shelby, the only Aston Martin to earn an outright victory in the event. The automaker is also noting that it’s the 10th anniversary of its bespoke division, Q by Aston Martin, hinting that this car may be made in a limited edition of 10 to celebrate that milestone.

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    The DBR22 features the same twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V-12 found in a few other Astons over the last few years, with power down about 10 ponies, making 705 horsepower and 555 pound-feet of torque. It accelerates to 60 mph in a respectable but not all that blistering 3.4 seconds. Thankfully, you can smile to the tune of a screaming V-12 through the open cockpit even while getting gapped by a Tesla Model S Plaid from the stoplight.

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    Carbon fiber sits in for the usual metal weave of the grille, a design Aston said takes inspiration from the DBR1 and DB3S. The body features carbon panels without many to interrupt the flowing bodywork.

    The DBR22 is slated for its official debut later this week at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which is part of the Monterey Car Week in California. There are no official production numbers, though previous models were sold in low-double-digit numbers. It would be fitting that the DBR22 might follow suit. However, don’t expect to see one at your regular Cars and Coffee.
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