Monterey 2009: The Aston Martin One-77 is an overdose of "low and mean"
by Jonathon Ramsey on Aug 16th 2009 at 6:58PM 
Aston Martin One-77 -- Click above for high-res image gallery
We found the Aston Martin One-77 tucked between hospitality tables like a manta ray brooding within a coral reef -- as if it were grudgingly consenting to being looked at. With a roofline that sits about four inches lower than a DBS, the minimal height and exceptional girth combine with a slew of pronounced features to create one angry car.
Yet it does possess its moments of soft beauty: the engine bay is a case of stupendous craftsmanship and the carbon fiber rear suspension weaving its way through leather-trimmed panels is nothing short of delicious. Inside, the car is minutely detailed, and everything other than the white-backed center console gauges elicits a "Yes" from our hearts. Even better: there's still time to get one. You can place a call to Aston Martin for an order, or feel free to simply admire the One-77 in the gallery of high-res photos below.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Charles 7:15PM (8/16/2009)
Now that's an outrageously expensive, ultra-rare and stupendously special car that actually looks stupendously special and like it damn-well better be outrageously expensive. Stunning! Simply stunning!
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BCL510 7:34PM (8/16/2009)
Agreed, truly a gorgeous car, and probably almost worthy of the ridiculous premium...Probably.
Tinu 8:27PM (8/16/2009)
Hmmmm. Aston Martin's usually look very nice but this one looks just OK to me. Looks so much like the Chrysler Firepower. Could be better.
http://images.intellichoice.com/images/AutoShows/Big/chrysler_firepower_concept.jpg
sparrk 8:58PM (8/16/2009)
i think it looks ok, like an above average tuning job, but it's not special enough. i guess AM wanted to keep it simple, but that's the wrong way to go, especially with cars like SLR Stirling Moss , Reventon, Veyron, Zonda F, Zenvo ST1, Tramontana, Veritas, etc. around , the One-77 looks boring,cheap and unimpressive. and the interior is dull and far from elegant. it's a shame because it has a very nice engine.
Cary 11:16PM (8/17/2009)
@ Tinu: No, just no.
@ doosh: Not the same intent. With the exception of the Stirling Moss.
Mr.Oak 7:16PM (8/16/2009)
I like Astons Martins. If I could buy one AM, it wouldn't be this one.
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Charles 7:21PM (8/16/2009)
Me neither. It'd be a V8 Vantage (or in a perfect world, the V12 Vantage), it's more my style, but there ain't no denying this car's brutal, yet elegant beauty and technological, yet old-world presence. It looks like it wants to make love to you and kill you at the same time.
Mike P. 7:39PM (8/16/2009)
Ditto. Aston Martins should be classier than this.
PJ 3:11AM (8/17/2009)
+1. As far as the "classy" quotient goes, Aston has been going downhill ever since the 1969 DBS and ensuing Aston Martin V8s (with their oil-shiekh bodykits). The DB5 and DB6 were truly their high points aesthetically.
As for the One-77, all those gills and strakes make it look an awful lot like a '90s Sbarro one-off. Their production models better represent the brand IMO.
Randy 7:31PM (8/16/2009)
I'm speechless.
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EU_reader 7:32PM (8/16/2009)
I happen to think it is ugly. And I'm not usually one to complain about futuristic, daring and 'concept' design, even if I say so myself.
I terms of weird panels and airflow flaps and such, I even like the citroen concept better (don't remember the name)
An Aston DBS is off course a timeless piece of design. They don't need this...
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Yaroukh 8:02PM (8/16/2009)
+1
Venom 7:40PM (8/16/2009)
This looks like a DBS had sex with a McClaren SLR had a child and the result was not pretty.
This is hideous.
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300istheno. 7:55PM (8/16/2009)
and what do you drive? jeez...
Venom 7:58PM (8/16/2009)
300,
An AMG S class buddy.
Thanks for playing.
bgkeen 8:57PM (8/16/2009)
Haha owned. I hope it's the S65 because those things are sweet!
Shiftright 10:11PM (8/16/2009)
It's a little angry fish like at the front and a bit our of character for an Aston, but still pretty damn bitchin' and the detailing is exquisite.
Shiftright 10:15PM (8/16/2009)
Is the condescending tone really necessary? Why can't people just accept differing opinions without resorting to being 12 year olds? Hey, I think AMGs in general are cheesy and I would never buy one, but I respect their engineering and wouldn't knock anyone for buying one.
Kyle 2:03AM (8/17/2009)
Its McLaren genius... and although the design is a bit rough its amazingly crafted and quite a stunning car. I'll agree the front end isnt amazing but its still an extremely impressive front-mid engined car.
campasini1 7:54PM (8/16/2009)
that suspension is just wild looking!
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