Richard Branson’s Innovative Supersonic Jet For 2020

English business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, Sir Richard Branson, proves to be an innovator with the launch of his brand’s first ever 40-seat supersonic jet.  The jet’s prototype (codenamed: Baby Boom) was initially unveiled during an exclusive event located at the Centennial Airport in Denver on November 2016.

With the joint collaboration of Boom Technology, Branson’s new supersonic jet is predicted to be the world’s fastest civil aircraft ever built.  The jet is planned to be able to travel from London to New York in only 3.5 hours, while Baby Boom was shown at the event, the complete 40-seat version is set to be launched by 2020.

“I have long been passionate about aerospace innovation and the development of high-speed commercial flights,” states Branson in a release. “As an innovator in the space, Virgin Galactic’s decision to work with Boom was an easy one. We’re excited to have an option on Boom’s first 10 airframes. Through Virgin Galactic’s manufacturing arm, The Spaceship Company, we will provide engineering and manufacturing services, along with flight test support and operations as part of our shared ambitions.”

In addition to the 40-seat supersonic jet, designated as XB-1, there is also the two passenger model outfitted with a 17-foot wingspan and is capable of reaching Mach 2.2, which is roughly 2.6 times faster than any other commercial jet made today.  Though the prices for flights from London to New York have yet to be announced, Virgin Galactic estimates the overall payment for a roundtrip ticket will be approximately $5,000 per person, with test flights beginning sometime later this year.

For more information visit:  BoomSupersonic.com

Guide to Exploring California’s Coast: Point Lobos

The Point Lobos state reserve is often credited as “the greatest meeting of land and sea in the world” as well as the “crown jewel of the state park system.” With that said, it is unlikely that the park will offer anything less then prime areas for a healthy hike and brilliant wildlife spotting along the backdrop of the Central California’s jagged coast line.  Offering a tale into the whaling industry of the past with a quaint small museum, whale watching is often plentiful (gray whales December-April), in addition to otters and rare species of birds make for a true haven for the nature enthusiast.

Located at the northern end of Big Sur, just five hours north of L.A. and two hours south of San Francisco, Point Lobos is also just a hop, skip, and a jump away from world renowned Pebble Beach and the resort towns of the Monterey Peninsula.  The landscape at Point Lobos offers rocky cliffs, which seamlessly blend into lush forests, wildflower patches, and awe inspiring canyons located along the park’s countless beaches.  For the avid outdoorsman there lay plentiful options whether you enjoy diving to explore coves, swimming in the brisk pacific ocean amongst otters, hike, and or kayak around the reserve to capture the natural beauty by both sea and land.

Wildlife spotting is ideal, the park is home to many unique species including elephant seals, sea lions, orcas, sea otters, coyotes, mountain lions, and gray foxes.  The park is also a garden of eden for birds; which include species ranging from the the darker eyed junco to the massive brown pelican.

With activities for everyone, Point Lobos proves to be a necessary stop when visiting California’s coast.  From sweet smelling flowers to the exotic fauna, the magical destination never offers a dull moment or a more exciting experience for nature enthusiasts, alpinists, and conservationists alike.  In order to enjoy the breathtaking scenery to its utmost potential, visitors should check up on the weather, bring along water and or food if a picnic is part of your day plan, wear comfortable clothing, take a “map” if it is your first time visiting Point Lobos, and a camera to capture your unforgettable experience along with the awe-inspiring emblematic setting.

For more information visit:  PointLobos.org

Photography by: Marli Allard

City of Hope X Just Drew

On May 8th, the Plaza Hotel became the spot for a truly spectacular pairing – Sponsored by Aston Martin and Lancôme A Charity Fundraiser Luncheon/Fashion Show came to the city with the Cancer Research Organization “City of Hope” and a Fashion Show brought to you by one of the hottest up and coming women’s clothing designers, Andrew Warren of “Just Drew.”

Conducted by City of Hope East End Chapter in coordination with Jeanne Kaye League held its annual Spirit of Life luncheon and fashion show. Attended by nearly 500 guests the event assisted in raising vital funds for City of Hope’s cancer research, treatment and education programs.

Sophie Bickley (Left), Andrew Warren (Center), and Charlotte Bickley (Right)

The Incredibly talented personal style bloggers Sophie & Charlotte Bickley of Ying 2 My Yang covered the Fashion portion of the event which included an award ceremony for Andrew Warren, along with Danielle Bernstein, Founder of We Wore What who jointly received the Champion of Hope Award this year presented by Claudia Oshry of Girl With No Job.

Mr. Warren went to great lengths to help raise maximum awarness for City of Hope this year through bringing together the next generation of social influencers to donate their time and walk in the Just Drew Fashion Show, the outfits of which were sold with proceeds going to the City of Hope foundation.

Andrew Warren & Tiffany Trump

Andrew Warren is a visionary who externalizes every stunning piece of the Just Drew line to transform any woman into an “IT girl”.  From a young age growing up in New York, Andrew has always had an innate talent for fashion, as he was greatly influenced by his family’s legacy.  When he began down the road of fashion, he already possessed keen insight on what women want, stemming from various events he styled and dressed his friends and celebrities for.  With his uncanny ingenuity and extraordinary creativity, Andrew leads Just Drew towards the path of success as he continues onward developing innovative collections emanating from a vigorous and inventive perspective.  Check out our interview below as we discuss Fashion & Philanthropy with Andrew.

Sophie & Charlotte Bickley: Tell us more about your relationship with “City of Hope,” how did you first get involved with the organization?

Andrew Warren: “Lisa Kaye Fuld, the East End Chapter President reached out to me and explained that The City of Hope wanted to bring awareness about the importance of not only their organization, but being philanthropic in general to our generation. My grandfather passed away due to colon cancer before I ever had the chance to meet him, I learned at a very young age what it meant to be affected by cancer. The City of Hope is a massive organization that helps families and their loved ones treat, cope and learn about the disease they or their loved ones are fighting. When Lisa approached me about being a part of this event I instantly knew I had to be.”

S&C B: What was the inspiration for the revamped Just Drew line?

AW: “In the past I have been criticized for only dressing one type of girl. I wanted this show prove that my brand is for all types of girls no matter their style. My goal is to have a line that is for everyone, that all girls can feel confident in. My Spring collection is full of looks that just about any girl can pull off, the short slip dress has proven to be one of the most versatile pieces, even though it is also one of the simplest. I have seen girls dress it up with heels and wear it to dinner or dress it down with sneakers and a bomber to shop around SoHo in. The possibilities are endless, the piece doesn’t limit itself to one ‘type’ of girl.”

S&C B: Where can we shop the Just Drew line?

AW: “Right now you can shop online at justdrewnyc.com, Kyle By Alene Too, and a few specialty stores will be carrying my line as well.”

S&C B: What is your creative process like when developing a new line?

AW: “When I am designing a new line, I like to first go down to the garmet district and look at fabrics. For me it’s all about the vision, and in order to bring a vision into reality fabric is the first step. After I have my fabric picked out I pull inspo from all over, make some sketch’s, narrow down the fabrics and then put the pieces into production. Since JustDrew manufactures all of our clothing right here in NYC, I am able to see each piece go through production and I often make last minute changes during the final steps.”

S&C B: What are some of your favorite things about working with City of Hope?

AW: “I love doing charity work. I did something extremely similar to this luncheon for the Gabrielles Angel Foundation when I was only 14. Giving back has always been something I am passionate about doing, especially because of my grandfather. Over the years I have met some of my very closest friends through charity events and organizations. I loved working with the City of Hope, especially because as I mentioned earlier the causes they support hit close to home and being able to help such a great charity raise money and awareness.”

S&C B: What is one thing you would like everyone to know the Just Drew line for?

AW: “I want to my line to be unique while still being completely wearable. Philip Plein is a designer who went against the fashion world and he’s really successful now, He’s someone who really inspires me. I want my designs to resemble pure glamour while exuding confidence but maintain their “wear-ability”. I want my line to be a household name within 5 years, starting a clothing line is a lot more work than most people realize. These past years have been full of ups and downs each teaching me a new lesson; at the end of the day I want Just Drew to be a line, within which, each and every girl can find a piece she truly resonates with and feels absolutely perfect in.” 

S&C B: Where can we follow you?

AW: @adwarren on instagram or @justdrewnyc – “Do it! This summer will be full of surprises, follow us to stay in the loop!”

Below check out our interviews with some of the talented models of the JustDrew show such as Vale Genta, Reya Benitez, Corinne Foxx, and Sophie Simmons.

Vale Genta is an Actress and Social Media Influencer best known for her content shared through her multiple social media platforms and her recent crossover into mainstream acting.

Sophie & Charlotte Bickley: Tell us about some of your favorite things about Just Drew’s revamped line?

Vale Genta: “I love the colors; light pinks, whites, and pastels. They are super cute and fun for the season.”

Sophie & Charlotte Bickley: Do you have any favorite pieces from the show?

Vale Genta: “I am in love with the dress that I am wearing today, the pink ‘Gigi’ dress. I think it is my favorite dress from the collection. I love the cut and color of it”

Reya Benitez is daughter of the Studio 54 resident DJ Jellybean Benitez.  She is a model & social media influencer, and also works for a wealth management firm.

Sophie & Charlotte Bickley: Tell us about some of your favorite things about Just Drew’s revamped line?

Reya Benitez: “I love the butterfly print dresses which are applicable to all different body types because of their cut and the way Andrew has carefully designed them. They are gorgeous”

Sophie & Charlotte Bickley: Do you have any favorite pieces from the show?

Reya Benitez: “I am in love with the long velvet dress from the newly re-vamped line, called the ‘Peasant’ dress.”

Corinne Foxx is a Model, Actress, Writer, and Social Activist.  Having modeled for major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Dolce & Gabbana and Wet N’ Wild; Corinne is also a gifted writer who’s work has been featured on lifestyle website, Refinery 29.

Sophie & Charlotte Bickley: Tell us about some of your favorite things about Just Drew’s revamped line?

Corinne Foxx: “I love how versatile the pieces are. I love that they are comfortable but also extremely chic. I like how the pieces aren’t too intimidating or ‘too much’ like some high fashion pieces can be. They are realistic and I can picture myself wearing them every day.”

Sophie & Charlotte Bickley: Do you have any favorite pieces from the show?

Corinne Foxx: “My favorite piece from the collection is the ‘Butterfly’ gown, I love how long and flowy it is.”

Sophie Simmons is daughter of Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed, having taken a multifaceted approach to entertainment outside of her rock and roll roots through Music, TV, Film, and Outreach, establishing herself as an artist, actress, model, host, and activist.

Sophie & Charlotte Bickley: Tell us about some of your favorite things about Just Drew’s revamped line?

Sophie Simmons: “I love how Andrew has brought back the vintage aesthetic look, creating a sort of ‘nightgown’ chic vibe. I love how classic all of the looks are, with timeless cuts.”

Sophie & Charlotte Bickley: Do you have any favorite pieces from the show?

Sophie Simmons: “My favorite pieces from the collection are definitely the classic slip dresses, especially the pale pink slip dress that I am wearing in today’s show.”

The Newly Redesigned & Enhanced BMW 5 Series

The German luxury vehicle, motorcycle, and engine manufacturing company, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, also known by its abbreviated name, BMW, has slightly reconfigured their superlative BMW 5 Series for the 2017 model year with new enhanced performance capabilities.  The BMW 5 Series has been an extremely popular vehicle since it began production in 1972, and has continued to be an all-time-favorite for BMW with it taking up 20% of the automakers U.S. sale.

Updates for the BMW 5 Series includes heightened character lines that give the car a fiercer appearance, modified lowered air intakes, and new headlights linked together to an evolved kidney grill equipped with streamlined shutters.  The car is also an extended version of the prior seventh generation midsize sedan, which is partially the result of a new chassis that took off 137 pounds, whilst boosting handling and performance.  Ludwig Willisch, head of BMW Group Region Americas says “It’s still the benchmark for agility, fun to drive, and there’s a lot of technology.”

At first BMW’s 2017 5 Series was released in two separate versions, one a 335 hp 540i model priced at $56,450 and the other a 248 hp 530i with a price of $51,200.  But this Spring lineup features a much larger selection, which includes the 530e iPerformance (priced at $52,395), a plug-in hybrid that is coupled with an electric motor and a 2-litre, 4-cylinder engine.  As well as the M550i xDrive (priced at $73,095), motored by a 4.4-litre turbo-charged V-8 and generates up to 456 hp.

Each of the 2017 5 Series models contain a new touchscreen added on top of the center dashboard, the touchscreen also has the $190 Gesture Control preference that enables the user to handle the stereo volume as well as several other actions by creating certain hand gestures before the screen.  Another key function of the new 5 Series is that all its models posses the latest version of iDrive: a feature that supplies swifter and better augmented navigation & assimilation with Amazon Alexa.  This allows you the option of voice command where your able to tell Alexa to either turn on the heat or air-conditioning settings, or check on your fuel range for a forthcoming excursion.

For more information visit:  bmwusa.com

$70 Million London Penthouse Hits The Market

Positioned close by Covent Garden and Soho at London’s West End, the 34-story Centre Point structure became known as one of the very first skyscrapers to emerge itself in London.  Constructed in 1966, the building is currently being reassessed as an opulent residential destination by London based development firm Almacantar.  Scheduled to open sometime this fall, the luxurious residential skyscraper will be offering 82 one-to-five bedroom apartments.  While the focal point of the building will be it’s 7,223 square-foot duplex penthouse offering a stunning 360 degree view of London with barely any towering building in the way of your pitch perfect London view.

The ostentatious penthouse residence introduces stained oak panels, herringbone oak and limestone flooring, and floor to ceiling glass windows that project a simply breathtaking view of the bustling city below.  The five bedroom and seven bath accommodation also features a state of the art kitchen with black granite countertops, dim black cabinets, and Gaggenau appliances.  In addition, the penthouse showcases a stellar, curvilinear terrace overshadowed by the buildings “Centre Point” sign, which allows residents a whole new perspective from a completely unique viewpoint.

Offering luxurious amenities such as conference rooms, treatment areas, a gym, spa, and an indoor swimming pool, the residential building won’t be shy of any luxury necessity one might need while staying at Centre Point.  This extraordinary London Penthouse gives you the opportunity to experience a view like no other and an investment that is beyond compare.  The duplex penthouse is presently listed at about $70 million.

For more information visit:  CentrePointLondon.com as well as Almacantar.com

Benetti’s Ultra Innovative Creation: Motoryacht Skyler

Benetti’s M/Y Skyler is truly ground breaking in more than one dimension.  The 38 meter vessel is the third unit in Benetti’s innovative ‘Fast Range’ and is equipped with an ultra modern Rolls Royce Azipull Carbon 65 Propulsion system powered by two 2,636hp diesel engines that allows Skyler capable of a top speed of 22 knots, and a cruising speed of 17.5 knots.

“Efficient and lightweight propulsion is key to reducing the environmental impact of a modern yacht,” said Vincenzo Poerio, Benetti CEO. “We have been working closely with Rolls-Royce on a journey towards an optimised propulsion system for our new line of megayachts. The successful result of this collaboration has been confirmed: Skyler is the third unit of this series to be built and other three are under construction”.

Skyler’s vibrant exterior lines are the work of Stefano Righini who designed the Fast Range with extensive use of horizontal windows to allow for a sharper and more modern edge.  Constructed of ultra lightweight materials (composite and carbon) at Benetti’s Viareggio shipyard, Skyler features a four deck layount offering 5 luxurious cabins, with interior design by the famed Redman Whitley Dixon design studio.  The owner, selected the Air interior design configuration for M/Y Skyler (one of three options for the “Fast Range”). In addition, the owner requested several custom elements to exantuate Skyler’s brilliant interior design which includes furniture from Sutherland, Glyn Peter Machin, Minotti and Meridiani.

Benetti’s in-house design team in partnership with Redman Whitley Dixon have created a truly marvelous understated interior featuring extensive use of simple materials, which breath natural elegance in examples like the yacht’s selection of wood work that is crafted of glossy ebony, Thai wood and Tanganyika frisé wood.  Luxurious appointments continue through the walls and ceilings with a wide variety of leather hides.  The owner also made the feel of the materials used to construct the interior an ultra high priority in so insuring that every touch of the interior provides a pleasant tactile sensation.

When entering the main deck you immediately encounter a showcase of luxurious living space with massive windows allowing for significant levels of light to broadcast across the main saloon and dinning room.  In addition, the huge floor to ceiling windows give a seamless blend of indoor and exterior space.  Located forward across the main deck is the full beam owner’s stateroom made up of two balconies, two closets with a large dressing area, two bathrooms one with a shower and one with a bathtub.

Traveling down to the lower deck you encounter a total of four uniquely decorated guest cabins featuring diverse leather hide ceilings, which are made up of two VIP rooms, a double, and a twin cabin with a pull out pullman bed.  The lower deck also benefits from the innovative propulsion systems far aft making for additional space that improves the yacht’s cavernous garage, allowing for a 6 meter tender and two jet skis.  Added benefits of the propulsion system grant reduced noise making for an ultra serene experience.  The yacht accommodates a crew of seven in three double cabins located on the lower deck as well.

To travel between all decks is an opulently appointed leather lined staircase which is lined with ultra plush materials to make it even softer to the touch.

Located on the upper deck is a Sky Lounge offering a luxurious informal seating area with a marble and onyx bar as well as a 75 inch television.  The upper deck also features a gym and the Captains cabin with convenient accessibility to the bridge.     

Skyler offers an unrivaled amount of exterior areas in her class; providing guests with four separate exterior spaces to enjoy the ever changing views.  Located on the upper deck is a custom designed dinning area, Lounge, sun bathing areas, and a pool.  Moving up to the sun deck, which is devoted to relaxation, offers both a bar and lounging/dinning area. In addition there exists a beach club located aft on the lower deck, which features a water level swim platform entirely dedicated to the ocean.  Last, but certainly not least is the plush tender and jet ski garage, which is truly generous for a yacht the size of Skyler.

For more information on the Benetti Fast Range, please visit:  benettiyachts.it

Luxurious San Francisco Estate Hits The Market

For those looking for a place to call home in bustling San Francisco, the city’s highest priced standalone estate has hit the market.  Built this year and listed for $40 million just last April, the property (located at 2712 Broadway Street) boasts seven bedrooms and embraces 11,400 square feet.  Appropriately positioned in Pacific Heights, also known as Billionaire’s Row, the location was home to society elites following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.  After the earthquake destroyed their Nob Hill estates, residence of the area departed to rebuild them in Pacific Heights, which offered greater views and landscaping potential.  And to this day, Pacific Heights stands as a neighborhood for the wealthy and famous.

The property includes an in-home spa, panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, and developer Bill Campbell implemented the estate with a temperature-controlled wine vault on almost every floor level.  At the bottom floor there exists a sublime wine cellar, accessible through the house’s elevator, that has the capacity to hold up to thousands of bottles.  Additional amenities include a tasting room, a dry sauna, a spa treatment room, a gym, and a home theater.  The number “2” button on the elevator connects you to the garage, which demonstrates an automotive turntable and a one-bedroom apartment.  The third floor features the home’s main living spaces such as, a formal entry way, kitchen, dining room, and a second walk-in, glass encircled wine storage room.  While the fourth and final floor accommodates four en suite bedrooms, with simply breathtaking views that, just like wine, will be a worthy investment the longer you posses it.

For more information visit:  Sothebyshomes.com

The New 2018 F-Type Lineup

From the start of its production line, the Jaguar F-Type series had become an iconic vehicle for automobile enthusiasts and car collectors alike.  Nevertheless, Jaguar has endeavored to continue the F-Type’s development, which is further demonstrated with their newly augmented 2018 F-Type lineup at the New York International Auto Show.  The new lineup features a total of 24 variants, including a state-of-the-art turbocharged, 4 cylinder entry adaption as well as a limited 400 Sport special edition.  Other unique specifications encompass boosted tech features and a restored front-end with full-LED headlights.

When it comes to the overall car performance, the new 400 Sport special edition, supercharged V-8 SVR, and the R-Dynamic trim level, are ranked as the highest in its lineup of the 2018 F-Type series.  Out of these three superlative F-Tpe variants, the supercharged 380 hp R-Dynamic trim can reach not to 60 mph in a little over 5 seconds, the 575 hp F-Type SVR grasps 60 in just 3.5 seconds, and the 400 Sport (which is strictly exclusive to the 2018 model year) reaches 60 mph in under 5 seconds.  The 400 Sport special edition in particular, takes centre stage in the lineup with its yellow and glistening-gray badging on the front & rear splitter, and with further badging located inside the interior.

The interior of these superlative F-Types, boasting chrome & aluminum trim, bear lightweight seats in Sport and Performance options.  And introduces jaguar’s pad-oriented InControl Touch Pro advertorial system that provides weather reports, real-time traffic functions, and Fuel Finder: a feature that calculates the distance with the driver’s destination and the remaining fuel in the tank, then reports whether or not the fuel is sufficient for the targeted distance of travel.  In addition, the new F-Type lineup offers assistance functions such as a semi-automated park-assist and an emergency braking system.

In order to visualize a more apparent differentiation from all the previous F-Type series’ releases, Jaguar designers constructed four model-distinctive front bumpers and air intakes.  Where these air intakes were devised with greater apertures than the prior double “shark gill” intakes, and that incorporate a lozenge mesh style.  The release for the 2018 F-Type lineup is set for later this year and will be having its starting prices range from $59,900 to $125,000.

For more information visit:  JaguarUSA.com

Gucci’s Fantastic Fragrance: Bloom

Italian luxury house Gucci has just released their new Spring Summer fragrance “Bloom”, which was developed by Gucci’s Creative Director Alessandro Michele.  The fragrance was inspired to serve as a representation of the modern woman, while  actress Dakota Johnson serves as the face of the campaign.  The release of this aromatic essence was given a commemorative celebration on May 2nd with a party taking place in New York.

Bloom consists of a mix of tuberose and jasmine, along with Rangoon Creeper (a rare flower native to South India) that for the first time ever is being used in a fragrance.  Michele, who has been the Creative Director of Gucci and is in charge of all of Gucci’s collections since 2015, collaborated alongside master perfumer Alberto Morillas in order to produce this exquisite fragrance of pure perfection.

The perfume will come in a prototypal, rectangular-sized bottle, festooned with a minimalistic black and white label as well as a blooming floral pattern that complements Gucci’s ready-to-wear collections.  Bloom is currently available to pre-order in a limited amount before it makes it’s official release, which will begin in August for the U.S. or Spring 2018 for Europe.

For more information visit:  Gucci.com

AM RB 001: The World’s Fastest Street Legal Car to Premiere in 2019

In a world where hypercars are becoming ever more parodies of racing video game products, it’s difficult to stand out in the field. However, when the car in question is a collaboration between Aston Martin and Red Bull, you can be sure that the result is going to turn heads wherever it goes.

Extraordinary Looks, Stunning Performance

If ever a car was to look fast, even when standing still, it has to be the RB 001. Due out in 2019, the RB 001 is likely to be the fastest production car by a considerable margin, it’s the car to catch, and it’s going to take a hell of a lot of catching. Forget hypercars; the RB 001 is going to be the first of a whole new breed of car and one that will need a whole new category to describe it.

That may sound like a bold statement but when you consider that if it were to be put up against cars like the Porsche 918 or even the McLaren P1 around a suitable race track, such as Silverstone, the RB 001 would be expected to cross the line around 20 seconds faster than the other cars. That’s not just a bit faster – it’s a new level of performance! That fact is a far better measure of performance than simple straight line speed, as it incorporates a whole raft of abilities and pushes a car in terms of road holding, acceleration, and braking performance, and puts the RB 001 literally miles ahead of the opposition.

Power and Grace

While the RB 001 is expected to be the pinnacle of performance, exact details are still sketchy, and neither Aston Martin nor Red Bull are letting too much out of the bag. It is rumored to be powered by a bespoke Cosworth-built 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine, and have a bespoke gearbox, but many other details are less well known. In keeping with Aston Martin’s desire to give their cars names beginning with V – Vantage, Vanquish, Virage, and the track-only Vulcan – the RB 001 has been christened ‘Valkyrie’ to reflect its God-like status. Mark Reichman, Aston Martin’s Chief Creative Officer said “Aston Martin model names have deep meaning. They need to inspire and excite. To tell a story and enrich a narrative that stretches back some 104-years. The Aston Martin Valkyrie is an incredibly special car that demands an equally remarkable name; an uncompromising car that leaves nothing in reserve.” It is a name that evokes the mighty power and effortless grace of the RB 001.

Details on engine and power train assemblies are still unknown – and possibly even undecided – but the RB 001 is unlikely to suffer from technical shortcomings or putting up with second-best components. It is also expected to be roomy enough to fit two adults in the cockpit, so Sunday afternoon drives won’t be a problem.

But all that power is useless without a chassis that is able to keep the car on the road under maximum acceleration, and that is the job of Aston Martin’s third collaboration on the car with Michelin, the tyre manufacturer who supply the 265/30 ZR20 at the front and 325/30 ZR21 rear tyres. Michelin have decades of experience in supplying tyres to some of the most demanding motorsport events in the world, and has been recognized as being one of the most innovative manufacturers. Being selected to work on a next-generation car like the RB 001 is the ultimate accolade for a tyre manufacture and puts Michelin firmly at the top of their class.

As well as vicious acceleration the tyres and whole suspension system will need to cope with huge amounts of downforce generated by the aerodynamic bodywork. The unsprung mass has been kept to an absolute minimum and the suspension system has been specially designed by Aston Martin to cope with the extreme performance from the car.

Limited Edition, Maximum Appeal

The RB 001 is expected to be manufactured at Aston Martin’s Gaydon plant in Warwickshire, and it is also thought that it will be limited to a short special unit production run of between 99 and 150 cars only. That will not only ensure the car’s exclusivity but also make it an investment worth having. Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin has said that, following the cars debut at the famous Goodwood Festival of Speed, demand for the car would make it oversubscribed at least three times.

Aston Martin’s association with the Red Bull designers started with collaboration on the much anticipated DBII, due out later this year, and following that, work on a concept that would become the RB 001 seemed the only logical way forward. Red Bull has the reputation for extreme action, and Aston Martin has the car design experience to bring anything Red Bull can imagine to life.

Race Track Performance on the Road

So what do you get for your expected selling price of £2,500,000? You get what is essentially a road legal Formula One car, but with a docile side that means that it will never become too much of a handful on the roads. The RB 001 is designed to have shattering performance when it is needed, but to still be a car that can bring sheer driving experience to the lucky few who are able to get their hands on it.

For more information visit:  astonmartin.com