Performance Review: Aston-Martin Speedster 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo - [2021]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin Speedster Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin Speedster 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2021 Rimac Nevera 1888bhp Electric AWD.This particular Aston-Martin Speedster has a 5204cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Speedster shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Speedster's Rear Wheel Drive, Open combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1765 kgs (3891 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin Speedster 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T AWD or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin Speedster shares the same bhp with the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp)

In terms of power the 5204cc 48V V12 engine produces 690 bhp (514 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 (670 bhp) or the 2022 Aston-Martin DBX 707 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (697 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V12 throws out 555 lb-ft (752.4 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (561 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Aston-Martin Speedster you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Ferrari Roma 3.9 V8 Turbo (415.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Aston-Martin Speedster.

The Aston-Martin Speedster has a Power to weight ratio of 390.9 bhp per ton and 314.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 Speedster competing with the 2019 Ferrari Roma 3.9 V8 Turbo (415.0 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Dodge Viper SRT 8.3 V10 (414.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Aston-Martin Speedster generating around 314.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2017 Mercedes S Class 65 AMG 6.0 V12 (339.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2011 Aston-Martin One77 7.3L V12 (339.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.5 secs, this made the Aston-Martin Speedster 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo as fast as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage V12 5.2 Twin Turbo (3.40 secs) the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive (3.40 secs) the or the 2022 Aston-Martin Vantage 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo Roadster (3.40 secs). This Aston-Martin Speedster 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (3.50 secs) the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo (3.50 secs) the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 (3.50 secs) the and the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 (3.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Speedster and the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV RS

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin Speedster on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 11.28 secs @ 121.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV RS (11.23 secs), the 2019 Audi Q3 RS Sportback 2.5 Turbo (11.23 secs), and the 2013 Mercedes A Class 45 AMG 2.0 Turbo (11.25 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2021 version of the Aston-Martin Speedster 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 186mph.

Top Speed of the 2021 Speedster equals the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2021 Aston-Martin Speedster 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo then how about the 2013 Nissan Skyline GT-R Pure Edition R35 (197 mph), the 2012 Nissan Skyline GTR R35 (197 mph), or the 2012 Audi R8 Plus S-Tronic 5.2 V10 (197 mph).

Related Links:

2021 Speedster Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

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