Aston Martin #18 Aston Martin AMR1

Aston Martin #18 Aston Martin AMR1
Aston Martin
1989 Race Car
United Kingdom
Engine
6.3L Naturally-Aspirated V8
740 bhp (552 kW), 620 lb⋅ft (841 N·m)
Layout
Mid-Engined, Rear-Wheel Drive
5-speed Transmission
Weight
1997 lbs (906 kg)
40%F/60%R
0.371 hp/lb (0.609 kW/kg)

"Amidst a field of battle-hardened Group C race teams from Jaguar, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin sought to enter the fray with the AMR1. Development began in 1987 with a well-funded team of designers. Aerodynamics were a key element to achieving high cornering speeds, and underneath the AMR1’s Kevlar and carbon fiber tub is a massive aero tunnel. The equally massive Aston Martin V8 was massaged by Reeves Callaway to produce more than 700 hp and was even tilted three-degrees to optimize the tunnel airflow. Only five chassis were built; the one modeled here (AMR1/04) was the most successful, achieving a fourth place at Brands Hatch and an eighth place at the Nürburgring with Brian Redman and David Leslie behind the wheel. By the end of the 10-race Group C World Sports Prototype Championship season the AMR1s had eight finishes and finished sixth place overall ahead of Toyota. The AMR1 is an astounding drive and now is your chance to experience it and build your own legendary British racing heritage."

—Official description

The 1989 Aston Martin #18 Aston Martin AMR1 - abbreviated as "AM #18 AMR1" - is a Group C race car by Aston Martin.

It appears in Forza Motorsport 7 since the August Update and Forza Motorsport (2023).

Synopsis

After serving as the engine supplier for EMKA Racing and Nimrod Racing's Group C efforts in the early to mid 80s, Aston Martin decided it was time to make their own entry for the World Sportscar Championship, thus the AMR1 was born. The car, developed by the newly created Protech, uses the 5.3L V8 from the newly released Virage, which has been modified by Callaway Cars and bored out to 6 liters. A total of 5 cars were built, with all but one competing in at least one event during the 1989 World Sportscar Championship season

The AMR1/04 took part in the most events and got the best result out of the 4, competing in 4 out of the 8 races during the season. It would compete as the #18 in the races at Brands Hatch (where it finished just off the podium in 4th) and the Nürburgring with David Leslie and Brian Redman at the wheel, and as the #19 at Donington and Spa with Leslie being joined by Michael Roe.

The AMR1 was intended to be succeeded by the AMR2 for the 1990 season which would have had a bigger and more powerful 6.3L V8, but with the FIA reducing the engine size for Group C1 from 1991 onwards, there was no budget left to develop a new engine and Protech was forced to close. The AMR1 would be Aston Martin's last racing car all together until the DBR9 in 2005

Statistics

	Speed 7.9 Handling 8.9 Acceleration 9.8 Braking 8.7 Legendary	P 987
Unlock Requirements Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer for 160,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: Early Prototype Racers Value: 160,000 CR Collection Tier: Tier 5 - Legendary (+50) Speed: Top Speed: 212.7 mph  (342.2 km/h) 1/4 Mile: 9.533 secs. Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 2.500 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 4.700 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 91.0 ft (27.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 202.2 ft (61.6 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.71 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 2.42 g

	Speed 6.9 Braking 10 Handling 10 Acceleration 8.3	P 962
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 382,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: GTP/C Value: 382,000 CR Speed: Top Speed: 212.5 mph  (341.9 km/h) 1/4 Mile: 9.217 secs. Acceleration: 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 2.500 secs. 0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 4.700 secs. Braking: 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 81.4 ft (24.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 184.0 ft (56.1 m) Lateral Gs: 60 mph (97 km/h): 1.68 g 120 mph (193 km/h): 2.35 g

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Trivia

• The car has the upgraded engine intended for the AMR2, even though in real life it still has the 6.0L V8. The only AMR1 confirmed to have the upgraded engine was the AMR1/05.
• In Forza Motorsport (2023), prior to Update 21, it was valued at 369,000 CR.

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