The hypercar will use Aston’s new twin-turbo
V6 engine mated to a hybrid system; and be built around carbon-fibre
architecture, using carbon-fibre bodywork. “If Valkyrie is the best of the
best, then the 003 is the best at £1m,” said design boss Marek Reichman,
speaking about the new hypercar. “It will have the same principles as the
Valkyrie with its all-carbon-fibre tub but will be more usable.” Aston's design
chief went on to say that the Geneva concept car represents 90 percent of the
final production model. Aston boss Andy Palmer calls the AM-RB 003 “the bridge”
in the world of mid-engined Aston Martins. Aston claims that the dynamic brief
for the car is to be class-leading on both road and track.

Aerodynamics will not be as extreme as on the
Valkyrie; but they will be more extreme than on the Vanquish. A big chunk of
the aerodynamic work has been done under the floor and through the large rear
diffuser. The AM-RB 003 also adopts aerospace aerodynamic morphing technology
with a new variable airfoil called FlexFoil, which alters downforce without
changing the physical angle – as seen with an active rear wing, which is
designed to improve aero performance and reduce wind noise, while also
virtually eliminating turbulence and drag. While the AM-RB 003 adopts a look
and ethos inspired by the Valkyrie, it does so while being more usable. For
example, to improve ingress and egress, the Aston's doors open forwards and out
of the roof (inspired by an LMP1 car).
Unlike the Valkyrie, the
003 also has luggage and storage space for oddments and a wider centre console
to increase space between driver and passenger. In what Aston calls ‘Apex
Ergonomics’ the carmaker has creating the perfect alignment between driver
seat, steering wheel and pedals with all major controls having been aligned for
the driver and their eye line. Instead of a traditional instrument binnacle,
there is a small screen mounted directly on the steering column and
infotainment is provided by what Aston calls ‘bring your own’, by simply
mirroring a smartphone.