Aston Martin One-77 tops 220mph

Aston Martin’s One-77 supercar has moved closer to setting a new all-time record for the British marque in initial high-speed testing after surpassing all predictions and comfortably breaking the 200mph mark.

The One-77 is currently undergoing a stringent development process ahead of planned launch in 2010 with high speed testing taking place at a top secret proving ground in southern Europe. In a series of test runs completed last week the One-77 exceeded original expectations and recorded a 220.007mph (354.86kmh) top speed in dry, but windy conditions under the guidance of the Aston Martin engineering team. Dynamic testing is now scheduled to continue into the New Year.

Powered by a new Aston Martin 7.3 litre V12 engine, the One-77 is based on an innovative new carbon fibre monocoque body structure and adopts new active aerodynamic technology.

One-77 deliveries are expected to commence in mid-2010.

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