It is hard to believe that this one-off was constructed 42 years ago.
The Aston Martin Bulldog was introduced in 1979. It was the fastest car of its time and reached a respectable speed of 192 mph (309 km/h). Although it may have been impressive for 41 years, it was not as fast as Gaydon predicted. The supercar’s wedge-shaped shape only allowed it to reach 237 mph (381 km/h).
The original plan was to produce 10 to 15 cars. However, plans for a limited production run were abandoned and only one car was built. William Towns designed the V8 engine with its gullwing door. Mike Loasby, chief engineer of DeLorean, was responsible for the project. The Bulldog and the DMC-12, which came out a few years later, have similar shapes. Recently, the AM was restored and was seen in London.
Captured by YouTuber . The unusual concept car was joined by a Bizzarrini 5300GT Strada, and a Bentley Continental GT designed by Zagato. It would be an understatement to say that the Bulldog’s design was avant-garde. The Bulldog looks futuristic even by 2021 standards. The Bulldog is also living proof of the fact that gullwing doors can make any vehicle look cool, including the Mercedes 300SL and the Autozam AZ-1 kei cars.
The Bulldog’s mid-engined engine had a twin-turbo, 5.3-liter engine that produced 600 horsepower and 500 pounds of torque (678 Newton-meters). Phillip Sarofim owned the supercar and Classic Motor Cars restored it down to its last bolt in preparation for another speed test to break the 200-mph barrier. The car now features a modern fuel injection system, a stronger gearbox, and even an aerodynamic nose lift.
Although the V8 engine needs work, people are still aiming to achieve 650 horsepower. Darren Turner, Aston Martin Racing driver, will take the wheel once the car has been fully restored. He will attempt to get the 8 mphs that were lost in the original attempt.
Recall that the Valkyrie is the fastest AM, with a speed of 250 mph (402 km/h).