Aston Martin has dedicated the world-class, powerful, and luxurious SUV DBX707 as a custom model for F1 champion Fernando Alonso.
The custom DBX707 model, created to commemorate the legendary racer Fernando Alonso, who has won the Formula One championship twice, captures overwhelming performance, luxury, and technology. Alonso revealed on Twitter that the DBX707 is indeed his ‘dream car.’
Equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine producing 707 horsepower, Alonso’s DBX707 accelerates from 0 to 97 km/h in just 3.3 seconds, reaching a top speed of 291 km/h. The custom DBX707 features an all-wheel-drive system, ensuring excellent traction and handling across various terrains and driving conditions, while its high-end drivetrain provides stability and control at high speeds or on slippery surfaces, guaranteeing high versatility.
Recently, Fernando Alonso showcased his custom DBX707 on a racetrack in a video released by Aston Martin, demonstrating its outstanding performance. In the video, Alonso pushes the DBX707 to its limits, utilizing every part of the track to achieve what he calls a ‘perfect lap,’ proving its performance capabilities. The video captures the remarkable technology applied to the DBX707 and Alonso’s professional spirit as he effortlessly navigates a challenging circuit.
In the video, Fernando Alonso stated, “A perfect lap represents a captivating yet hard-to-achieve possibility of ‘it can’t get any better than this.’ Perfection is not a static state; it requires relentless pursuit. Achieving perfection comes from challenging your limits even under great pressure.”
Aston Martin’s engineers invested significant effort in the chassis design of the DBX707, applying a new adaptive triple-chamber air suspension system that includes modified damper valves and calibrated springs. The advanced engineering capabilities concentrated in the DBX707 allow it to perform at an astonishing level that is often difficult for typical SUVs to achieve.
Alonso’s custom DBX707 features a luxurious interior with premium materials, including leather coverings in black and orange, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, and more. Additionally, a state-of-the-art 10.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, advanced safety features, and a 14-speaker audio system tuned by Bang & Olufsen enhance the overall driving experience, showcasing a perfect harmony of luxury and practicality.
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