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New Aston Martin AMR-C01 sim racing rig revealed

Aston Martin has moved into the earth of virtual racing with the AMR-C01: a carbon fibre-bodied sim racing rig, supposed for informal sim racers and genuine racers searching to hold sharp involving activities.

The hand-crafted shell is designed by Aston Martin, and mimics the nose of the brand’s genuine-earth road and race automobiles, bearing the iconic grille style and design to the entrance. A range of colors, modelled on Aston’s several motorsport liveries, are provided. The carbon monocoque provides a rigid construction, which need to empower the rig to stay steady at the palms of even the most ham-fisted motorists.

The reclined driving placement of the slimy padded carbon-shelled race seat matches the driving placement of the Valkyrie supercar, whilst the AMR-C01’s pedal box is electrically adjustable. The F1-type multifunction steering wheel characteristics a monitor to display screen lap and break up periods, furthermore gear and rev indicators.

Motorists get a large angle of the road ahead many thanks to a Samsung 49-inch curved LED display screen, whilst the rig runs on Assetto Corsa.

The rig is a outcome of a collaboration involving Aston Martin and Curv Racing Simulators: a new sim-racing venture set up by Aston Martin Functions driver Darren Turner.“The AMR-C01 is all about the appreciate of racing.” Turner claimed. “We’ve made a residence simulator with extraordinary immersion that gives people the option to have a fantastic time racing in the virtual earth, from the ease and comfort of their have residence.”

The AMR-C01 is obtainable to order now, priced at £57,500 furthermore taxes. The production run is constrained to just a hundred and fifty, with deliveries due to start out in late 2020.

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