Showing posts with label Aston Martin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aston Martin. Show all posts

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show

Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show
Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show

Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show

Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show

Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show

Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show

Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show

Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show

Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show

Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show

Aston Martin Rapide – 2011 Guangzhou Motor Show

Friday, January 27, 2012

The first production Aston Martin Zagato V12 to debut in Kuwait Concours d Elegance

The first production Aston Martin Zagato V12 to debut in Kuwait Concours d Elegance
The first production Aston Martin Zagato V12 to debut in Kuwait Concours d Elegance
We expected to get the latest production version of the Aston Martin Zagato V12 at Frankfurt Motor Show last year, but instead, a British company to see turned one of the conditions in the road race spec engine to show an indication of what the will look to give out.

Now is the time, Aston Martin, to turn ideas and show the first ready-to-car buyers will have its world premiere at the Concours d'Elegance Kuwait from February 15 to 18 years.

"We are pleased that the new V12 Zagato shows for the first time in the form of production in Kuwait Concours d'Elegance," said Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez. "More than 50 years since the introduction of the iconic DB4GT Zagato, Aston Martin and Zagato are working together on this modern interpretation, which remains faithful to the original orientation of the production, performance and exclusivity to create."

Zagato, wrote the model is based on the chassis, Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe with 6.0-liter V12 engine with 510 hp (380 kW / 517 hp) and 570Nm (420 lbs feet) and torque.

Only 150 units will be built, each at a price of £ 330,000 USD (excluding local taxes), what is the current price is about U.S. $ 513,300 or € 396.600.

Aston Martin has orders from the first cars to be delivered later this year.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

The least anyone ever paid for a Ferrari GTO: £750


 A very famous collector, who has one of the finest noses for sniffing out a deal, hears a whisper that the first James Bond Aston Martin DB5 may be for sale. This is back in the day. 
The word is that for the right money, the original James Bond car can be bought directly from the movie studio. So he makes a few calls, he tracks down the production guy, the one who can price and sell, and the guy says: “It’s gonna have to be 15 for the pair.”
“You mean there are two?”
“Hey man, this is showbusiness, there’s always two… at least.”
“But 15 for the pair,” says our man. “I wasn’t counting on spending that much and I don’t really want two – I just want one.”
“Well, that’s the deal. Take it or leave it.”
Fifteen thousand pounds – a lot of money now, a load of money then. Our hero hesitates for a moment, but his nose knows better. It tells him to deal, deal now. He buys the cars.
The cash is to be paid on delivery of both vehicles. The day arrives, the trailer pulls up, the cars roll off. The invoice reads: "Fifteen HUNDRED Pounds". 
Yes friends, both original Bond cars for £1,500, but it doesn’t end there. Be prepared to run to the hills screaming. 
Our man then swaps one of the Bond cars for a GTO. That’s a GTO for £750. That’s the cheapest GTO ever and... he still has it today.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/3398352/Chris-Evans-Why-the-Ferrari-250-GTO-is-the-best-possible-investment.html

Saturday, December 10, 2011

2011 Aston Martin Cygnet

The new 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet is either a wonderfully brilliant way to create a pile of income and cut CO2 pollutants, or an abomination not fit to use the well-known winged logo, based on whom you chat to.

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet
Now we’ve influenced the Aston Martin Cygnet in its normal metropolis environment. Go through our first travel evaluation to uncover out why we continue to be puzzled and less than assured.

Well, certainly nothing in the powerplant bay or the case itself. Aston has selected not to improve the technical offer at all. The Aston Martin Cygnet gets the bigger 1.33-litre VVT powerplant (there’s no 1.0-litre option) with 97bhp at 6000rpm and 92lb ft at 4400rpm. You can have a six-speed guide at £30,995 or a CVT vehicle at £32,115. That creates this Aston rather, erm, slowly. It clothes out at 106mph and protects the 0-62mph rush in a yawning 11.8 mere a few moments. However, zipping through Manchester it seems just about fast enough, although it needs to be revved quite challenging to produce the things.

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet
The actual alteration is the outside appearance and the within meals. There can be normal buckskin everywhere within and Aston state is uses the same amount of conceals to reduce a Cygnet as it does a DB9 or Virage. The outcome is rather odd. It’s excellent that some of the iQ’s low quality reduce is included up, but the way the beautiful Aston elements buttocks up against inexpensive nasty is very odd like the 2011 Scion IQ.

It can not quite cover up the easy root base of the Cygnet. The get addresses are a example. Simple, inexpensive nasty things included in hand-stitched normal buckskin. What did Government say about pigs and lip gloss again? There are 22 different conceals provided and 30 outside colors. If you want a different color, it’ll be an additional £5495.

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet
Externally the Cygnet only stocks a top section with the iQ, everything else is unique. So there are new home cases, wings, hood, lumination units… the listing goes on. Once all the sections are refitted the exterior is flatted and then displayed in Aston’s own model for the entire Aston-quality complete. It certainly looks magnificently completed and it’s chunkier and more expensive-looking than the iQ. However, most will discover the Aston grill looks a bit incongruous. I know we like to complain that all Astons look the same… but this could be a move too far!

Not like any Aston I’ve ever influenced. The within is leagues before iQ with regards to elements and complete but I’m not sure it actually seems unique. Just a bit inquisitive. Dynamically it’s not exactly effervescent with Aston DNA either. The guide ‘box is very horrible, the trip is unsettled due to that shorter wheelbase and the reduce reply is very smooth and sluggish. This is, of course, all down to the iQ contributor car, but the cost and the logo say Aston, so it’s right to anticipate a top quality generating practical knowledge.

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet
However, Aston Martin Cygnet is a car targeted at those with an compulsion to luxurious manufacturers and deeply enough purses not to fear about the odd zero here and there. The kind of individual who might invest £3000 on a made-to-measure fit or £5000 on a bag. By the response around Manchester to the Cygnet, it certainly does not go undetected. And lots of individuals much chilly than I seemed to think it was ‘beautiful’.

The Cygnet’s powertrain symbolizes several firsts for a present day Aston Martin. It is the first Aston Martin in more than 60 decades to use a four pump powerplant, in this situation a small, unprocessed 1.3-liter model generating the same 94 power and 89 lb-ft. of twisting as the iQ.

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet
Sadly, the 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet is also the first Aston of all a chance to use a consistently diverse indication, a buzzy and droning system also obtained from the iQ that is designed to eke out every last MPG from the small powerplant. Petrol overall performance is a mixed 37 MPG. Read also some articles about newest cars like the 2012 Acura MDX and 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Friday, November 25, 2011

2011 Aston Martin DB9 Review

In the most significant software upgrades since its world premiere in 2003, Aston Martin DB9 series has received a complete range of accessories design, engineering and equipment.

As the most successful Aston Martin of all time (an honor shared with the V8 Vantage) the DB9 has established itself as the final big GT, with a durable combination of elegance, character and authentic sporting luxury.

2011 Aston Martin DB9
For Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin, Aston Martin DB9 is still a very special car: "The DB9 is the quintessential sports tourer and great offers an unparalleled combination of driver involvement, character, luxury and refinement of this car combines our unique Aston. Martin character with an uncompromising design philosophy, craftsmanship and trademark Aston Martin performance capability. "

This new package of improvements compliments these core qualities perfectly. Subtle styling changes freshen the Aston Martin DB9, a new look front bumper, grille polished and re-shaped lower intake with a bright hexagonal mesh. The new headlight frames, re-shaped skirts in silver brake calipers, 20-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels, clear rear lights complete the exterior modifications objectives.

2011 Aston Martin DB9
Under the skin Aston Martin DB9 passive damping has been replaced by a new adaptive damping system (ADS), which provides an improved ride with sharper handling when the device is in Sport mode. The ADS system is offered as standard equipment across the range Aston Martin DB9, encompassing both Coupe and 2012 Aston Martin Virage (convertible). A monitoring system pressure tires, a revised Bluetooth microphone and adding a new double Apex alloy finish trim and Bang & Olufsen hi-fi options to expand Aston Martin DB9 specification.

The introduction of the DB9 marked the beginning of the 21st century, Aston Martin, rebirth. The first model to be built at Aston Martin headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, and the first to be built around Aston Martin rigid, lightweight bonded aluminum VH architecture, Aston Martin DB9 was an immediate success and unprecedented, establishing a new tone for Aston Martin in the future.

2011 Aston Martin DB9
Since its launch in 2003 some 12,500 were produced DB9S delivered to customers in 34 countries. This model determines the most successful Aston Martin of all time (along with the V8 Vantage), surpassing the total sales of the DB7. Aston Martin DB9 current production volume is approximately 1,500 cars per year.

Since the introduction of an Aston Martin DB9 has shown versatility VH architecture, the development of Vantage, DBS and Rapide model ranges. The process of Aston Martin engineers have received more and more precise understanding of the VH, which in turn has led to a steady improvement and development of existing ready-made templates.

In this latest package of improvements to DB9, hardware changes focus on the substrate, where the standard Adaptive Damping System (ADS), which provides a system to continuously evaluate the condition of optimal damper, similar to patterns seen DBS and Rapide. Controlled by a button on the center console, two-stage adaptive dampers can change the default mode, which is optimized for comfort and firmer Sport mode, which produces a tighter body control and responsive feel. Such is the success that the attenuation of the new DB9 DB9 Sports Pack update was interrupted. However, sport design alloy wheels are optionally available.

2011 Aston Martin DB9
Performance comes courtesy of Aston Martin celebrated 6.0-liter V12 engine that develops 470bhp and 442 pounds feet of torque unchanged. Coupled to choose a six-speed 'Touchtronic' paddle-shift six-speed automatic or H-pattern manual transmission, offers a DB9 intoxicating mix of rhythm and sporting effort. 190 mph top speed and the ability to hit 60 mph just 4.6sec seal its credibility in the final 2 +2 GT.

Improve what many consider one of the most beautiful cars in the world is a delicate exercise. According to the Aston Martin Design Director, Marek Reichman, refinement and fine attention to detail is the key. "The beauty of Aston Martin, its harmonious proportions, ground-hugging position, surface taut and a complete and thorough attention to detail DB9 is these qualities, it's nice, but subtle - not looking for attention."

A new front bumper is the most important change, which re-taking the form of lower hexagonal mesh with a brilliant finish to congratulate the new grid. New headlights frames complete treatment fresh nose. Side skirts DB9 has been changed, with important "hockey stick" curve above the rear wheels. Marek Reichman said: "The DB9 is one of the most beautiful cars in the world of sports and is instantly recognizable as an Aston Martin, the changes we have introduced here to modernize the DB9 to keep at the forefront of automotive design."

Other changes include silver brake calipers, 20-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels as standard, with new design option wheels and a mesh surface light. Clear lens tail lights are also standard. Interior finish alloy Double Apex is now added to the list of options, with the exceptional BeoSound audio system from Bang & Olufsen. DB9 is a car that is quite popular from 2003 until today. In 2008 aston martin competing in the race for market share with Rolls Royce Phantom.

2011 Aston Martin DB9
Reflecting the success road racing 2011 Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin Racing DBR9 and DBRS9 endurance runners proved a huge success on the circuits around the world. With a total of about 20 DBR9 and 30 DBRS9 built and delivered to customer teams around the world, constantly Aston Martin victories in a host of national and international championships.

Friday, October 7, 2011

New Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition Unveiled

New Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition Unveiled
New Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition Unveiled
Aston Martin was first introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show a special edition of the new DBS, Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition, which several improvements that will extend from paket.Izdanje carbon black, a unique grille, carbon fiber accents are included, and speak of the ten new diamond was calling.

The interior of the carbon and also received a special carbon pads go very well with the exterior (and the car with the name, of course), semi-aniline leather seats, quilted stars, special edition threshold plates and many other small improvements more accurately than standard model.

Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition will be available in three different colors: Carbon Black, Flame Orange and black pottery, and will have a starting price of £ 186,582 and approximately $ 287,576 (just over 257 000 RBIs) in the Coupe and £ 196,581 for the Volante have been € 273,000 or $ 302,576.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

New 2012 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 for 2012 Race Season

New 2012 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 for 2012 Race Season
New 2012 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 for 2012 Race Season
Here are the Aston Martin Vantage 2012 GT3. Aston Martin announced that it will replace the old with the new Vantage DBRS9 GT3 racecar.DBRS9 launched in 2006 in Le Mans.

DBRS9 is not only a great race car, it is also one of the most beautiful cars rešetki.Novi appears to be even better, at least in appearance! The new GT3 Aston Vantage combines a number of racing cars, including the Vantage GT2, GT4 and GT1 DBR9 AMR an LMP1.

"DBRS9 was a very successful race car and the GT3, despite more than six years, today it is still competitive," said John GAW, director of Aston Martin Racing. "But the competition has moved and a new car that we have six years experience combined in this category with the latest racing technology to continue the success of the Aston Martin GT3 for many years to come."

Aston Martin has published official data on the car, but he says that at least 600 hp and 516 Nm of torque moment.Vantage GT3 production will be reduced to the Council of £ 2,755.

Aston Martin Vantage GT3 will first finish in July, with first deliveries expected in early 2012 - just in time for race season, the 2012th

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

New Aston Martin V12 Zagato in Production

Who does not dream of his own car from the infamous "Bond" brand? Patterned after a popular set of wheels 007 is excited about the car enthusiasts for decades, the newest of the British car manufacturer hit from the production line is no exception. V12 Zagato concept car that debuted at the Como Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este in May and took fourth place overall at the Nürburgring 24 hours endurance race in June was born from a collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato Design House Milan ( long-term supporters all the labels can not remember the last team 1960 Aston Martin Zagato DB4GT). But what will be their newly restored relationship gives fans a long and winding road? A lot.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato:


Body is familiar to anyone who anxiously watched an Aston Martin in recent years. Foxy curvature, low-lying, aggressive face, tapering tail, and overall elegance talks about how the car reacts to the ground. You can tell by just looking at that sharp turn and embrace almost kiss the asphalt at high speeds. Double Bubble roof is consistent with the signature of Zagato design style (as shown, rounded tail looks more like Ferrari). The buyer did not want to breathe the outside of the car was absolutely fantastic.

Of course there is more than this beautiful piece of machinery than it seems. Lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber body (hand built by Zagato) reduces the poundage, but the 6.0-liter V12 under the hood and more than compensate. And drivers can expect to pull something over 500 hp and around 420 pounds feet of torque from the sample engine (based on the Vantage V12). Aston Martin announced that the 6-speed manual gearbox will be available in both left and right, asking the international market.
There are a few details, but on the inside, but also a concept race car trunk a minimalist single race, with not much more than racing and a full cage instead of testing the driver inside. But anyone who has sat on the edge of one of the other Aston Martin models have almost certainly beat all the bells and whistles you would expect from this luxury sports car line.



And now for something completely different. V12 Zagato goes into production in Warwickshire, Aston Martin's Gaydon headquarters in UK. Because of "overwhelming interest in encouraging customers", the car is expected to hit the market next year. Consumers can expect a price around $ 540,000 face amount, but the privilege of owning one of only 150 of these vehicles must be currently scheduled for production.


Aston Martin predicts that despite a long history of vintage cars (98 years), then ends up creating one of the most popular models. And with glasses to watch, and prestigious shows directly from the door, which eventually would be right.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Aston Martin to Move Production of Rapide from Austria to the UK

Aston Martin to Move Production of Rapide from Austria to the UK
Aston Martin to Move Production of Rapide from Austria to the UK
In the past two years, the Aston Martin Rapide, a production facility at Magna Steyr in Austria, but that about rapidly changing as today, the British automaker announced it will produce the four-door sport sedan move for the company headquarters in Gaydon Warwickshire, United Kingdom. The company said that updates to the Gaydon headquarters of the Rapide will immediately begin production Rapide start in the second half of 2012th

Aston Martin was named a partner Magna Steyr to build Rapide in their factory in Austria in 2008 with the first preproduction model assembly lines rolling in the fourth quarter of 2009, before the luxury sedan achieved full production in 2010.

"In 2008 we had in Gaydon facility, showing that inhibits the production Rapide Gaydon may threaten the production of our other cars, " says Aston Martin CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez. "We were ready to do it."

"Now, three years ago was very different - Gaydon proven, flexible and efficient, while our total volume has not changed significantly, now produces a much richer model mix -. eight model series (plus five variants) compared with three series (plus two) in 2008 - and the production Rapide is now possible, "No," he concluded.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Aston Martin Racing announces new Vantage GT3 race car

Aston Martin Racing announces new Vantage GT3 race car
Aston-Martin-Vantage-GT31
New Vantage GT3 car is based on the V12 Vantage road car, which will be ready for competition in 2012.

Vantage replaced DBRS9 GT3, which was launched in 2006 and replaces the Vantage GT2, GT4, AMR DBR9 GT1 and LMP1 One of the largest and most comprehensive selection of Aston Martin Racing team now make.

Designed to FIA GT3, Vantage will be built around an aluminum VH platform Vantage with a mild dry marshy 6.0-liter V12 engine based on the V12 Vantage road car. The new car will race semi-automatic gearbox and final race xtrace developed ABS and traction control system that is optimized for Vantage GT3.

Aston Martin has set a target of 1250 kg and the target engine power above 600 hp and 700 nm. The first car will be completed in July 2011, extensive testing and development for the rest of the year. Ten car buyers will be built ready for delivery early in the season 2012th

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Aston Martin DBS Superior Black Edition by Anderson Germany

Aston Martin DBS Superior Black Edition by Anderson Germany
Aston Martin DBS Superior Black Edition
German Anderson has a new tuning package for the Aston Martin DBS said Superior Black Edition. As the name suggests, the DBS interior and exterior finished in black with red stripes.

The exterior is finished with a deep matte black paint and carbon fiber mirrors, tinted glass and frame in matte black.

The theme is the same - black leather, black Alcantara with red stitching diamond carbon fiber trim.

Motors are a bit more. V12 power increases from 517 hp to 565 hp.

New glossy black wheels size from 21 to 255 and 295 rear tires.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Aston Martin to auction Rapide for Japan

Aston Martin to auction Rapide for Japan
Aston Martin  Rapide
Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez, the company now Rapide this year at the annual Bonhams auction in Newport Pagnell, with all proceeds going to charities for the victims of the recent earthquake and tsunamis in Japan. To support this initiative, Bonhams also required to eliminate their tariffs for this site.

Dr Ulrich Bez said: "One should not be moved by recent events in Japan, Aston Martin is no exception After many years of market presence and forged closer ties with the Japanese auto industry in the recent projects we have many friends in the region and we. wanted to do something to help.

Count F00039 chassis RHD UK specification Aston Martin Rapide built at the end of 2009 for the exclusive commercial exploitation of Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin since 2000.

2011 Bonhams Aston Martin auction opens at 9.00 am on Saturday, May 21 at Aston Martin works service in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.

Aston Martin and Zagato reunited for a new project

Aston Martin and Zagato reunited for a new project
Aston Martin and Zagato teaser

Aston Martin has announced an exciting new partnership with renowned Italian design house Zagato at the 50th anniversary of the cult DB4GT Zagato.

The first product of this new partnership with the first show at the famous Villa d'Este Concours May 21, 2011, racing debut at the Nurburgring later this month.

Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO, said: "DNA and Aston Martin and Zagato is successful some of the most desirable collectibles in the world combined in the past and this year a special birthday DB4GT Zagato is worth exploring modern cooperation.

"Now it's time for a new Aston Martin Zagato and combines design, I think our intelligence that we have something of a cult plant DB4GT Zagato, who went to and after establishing themselves as one of the most famous Aston Martin all times.
 
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