Aston Martin V12 Speedster
2020-2021 · Aston Martin V12 Speedster — Sports Car, V12 Twin-Turbo, designed by Marek Reichman.
The Story
The V12 Speedster is pure indulgence: a roofless, windscreen-less two-seater built by Q by Aston Martin and limited to 88 cars. Inspired by the 1959 DBR1 Le Mans winner and the 2013 CC100 centenary concept, it drops the 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 (690 bhp) into a barchetta body with twin ‘speed humps’ behind the seats – a helmet is effectively required above walking pace.
A ‘DBR1 Specification’ (Racing Green with white roundels) and a Top Gun: Maverick edition (film-themed helmet pods) showed off Q’s bespoke reach. It’s rolling sculpture more than tool – and an instant collectible.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Sports Car class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Marek Reichman
Born Sheffield to an English mother and Polish father; RCA-trained. Joined Aston in 2005 as Director of Design, now Executive VP & Chief Creative Officer – the most prolific Aston designer. Source: Wikipedia / Aston Martin.
Studio Motors POV
A pure piece of Aston theatre – bought to be admired, not commuted in. Among modern roofless specials, the DBR1-themed cars are the ones to chase.
The Engine
Aston Martin AE31 V12 (5.2 Twin-Turbo)
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
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Worth Knowing About the V12 Speedster
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1. It has NO roof and NO windscreen – and no option for either; at speed a helmet is effectively mandatory.
- 2. It's a Q by Aston Martin special styled after the 1959 DBR1 racer and the 2013 CC100 concept.
- 3. Aston built a Top Gun: Maverick edition (Skyfall Silver, fighter-canopy helmet pods) tied to the 2022 film.
5 Fast Facts
- 1. 88 units; a Q by Aston Martin commission.
- 2. 5.2 V12 TT: 690 bhp, 555 lb-ft; 0-62 ~3.5s.
- 3. Barchetta body with helmet-storage 'speed humps'.
- 4. Special specs: DBR1 Specification; Top Gun: Maverick edition.
- 5. ~GBP 765,000 new; built 2021.
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
No individual owner publicly verified (88 private commissions). Notable spec: the Top Gun: Maverick edition tied to the 2022 film.
Studio Buyer’s Brief
Spec is everything on an 88-car Q creation – the DBR1 Specification (Racing Green, white roundels) and the Top Gun: Maverick cars carry premiums. Confirm delivery mileage, that the helmets/tonneau are present, and full Q documentation. A fair-weather collectible; condition trumps use.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Aston Martin V12 Speedster
- Class
- Sports Car
- Production years
- 2020-2021
- Units built
- 88 units
- Variants
- DBR1-themed launch-livery editions
- Engine layout
- Front
- Engine
- V12 Twin-Turbo
- Engine family
- Aston Martin AE31 V12 (5.2 Twin-Turbo)
- Displacement
- 5,204 cc (5.2L)
- Power
- 690 hp
- Torque
- 555 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 3.5 s
- Top speed
- 186 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 391 hp/tonne · 5.6 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 8-speed ZF auto
- Drivetrain
- RWD (front-mid engine) · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 3891 lb
Questions
V12 Speedster FAQ
Why does the Aston Martin V12 Speedster have no windscreen?
The V12 Speedster is a barchetta-style open two-seater built as a tribute to the 1959 DBR1 Le Mans winner. The design calls for no roof and no windscreen — each cockpit section is shielded only by a small glass aero ramp. Aston Martin supplied helmets with each car; the design reflects the open-air drama of 1950s racing rather than any practical compromise.
How many Aston Martin V12 Speedsters were made?
Exactly 88 Aston Martin V12 Speedsters were built, all commissioned through Q by Aston Martin. Special variants include the DBR1 Specification (Racing Green, white roundels, inspired by the 1959 Le Mans car) and a Top Gun: Maverick-themed edition.
What is an Aston Martin V12 Speedster worth today?
Public realised-market data for the V12 Speedster runs well below original MSRP — Classic.com shows a $420,500 benchmark/sale and TheClassicValuer shows about £317,000. The £765,000 / $950,000 figure was original UK MSRP, not current realised value. DBR1 Specification cars command a premium over standard builds.
Can you buy an Aston Martin V12 Speedster?
All 88 examples were eventually spoken for, with reporting after deliveries had begun confirming the sell-out. Acquisition is through the secondary market only.
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