Aston Martin DB AR1

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Aston Martin DB AR1
A 2005 DB AR1 at the Chrysler Concours Grand Prix
Manufacturer Aston Martin Limited
Production 2003–2004
(99 produced)
Predecessor Aston Martin DB7 Zagato
Class GT car
Body style(s) 2-door roadster
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 6.0 L V12
Related Aston Martin DB7
The interior of the DB AR1
The interior of the DB AR1


The Aston Martin DB AR1 was a limited-edition grand tourer made by Aston Martin for the United States market in 2003. The AR1 name stands for American Roadster 1. It was introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January of 2003 and had no convertible top at all.

The DB AR1 used the powerful 6.0 litre, 48-valve, V12 engine from the V12 Vantage.

Only 99 examples were produced for sale; Aston Martin built one additional example for their own factory collection. It had a top speed of 186 mph (299 km/h) and a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.9 seconds.

The DB AR1 roadster sold for US $226,000.

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