As promised at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show->ke228, Aston Martin->ke13 unveiled today, May 19, 2013 at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race the exceptional CC100 Speedster Concept - a vehicle specially designed to celebrate the company's centenary. The CC100 made its debut by lapping the the circuit together with the 1959 DBR1 - the model that inspired. Behind the wheel was Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez.

The new CC100 measures 4,5 m (177.16 inches) in length and 2 m (78.74 inches) in width, and, according to the first details offered by the company it features hint at potential future design direction.

The CC100 had both the body and the interior made in carbon fiber and is powered by the latest generation AM11 naturally aspirated V12 gasoline engine mated to a six-speed hydraulically actuated automated sequential manual transmission.

The Speedster can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a little over four seconds, while the top speed is limited to 180 mph.

Update 5/19/2013: The new CC100 Speedster made its world debut today at the Germany’s ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring race.

click past the jump to read more about the car that inspired the CC100, the DBR1.

2014 Aston Martin CC100

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Aston Martin DBR1

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Starting in 1956, Aston Martin built the DBR1 to race in the World Sportscar Championship and other races of the era. The DBR1 came with a 250-horsepower 2.5-liter straight-six-cylinder engine, which had a lot to do with its 1959 victory at 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Following the 1959 victory, the DBR1 project was scrapped and the remaining models were sold off to private owners. Its last victory came in 1960 when a privateer piloted the DBR1/2 to a first-place finish in the 1960 Rouen Grand Prix. The DBR1 models lasted another two years in the racing scene until retiring after the 1962 season.

The DBR1 is now one of the most sought after Aston Martin collector cars.