Video: Aston Martin Rapide vs Porsche Panamera Turbo
Aston Martin Rapide is marque’s first four-door sports car. From the side it looks like a DB9 and there’s a reason for that, as it is built on the extended DB9 platform.
Power comes from a 6.0-liter V12 engine that develops 470 horsepower. Porsche Panamera on the other hand is built on an all-new platform and clearly offers more space. The Turbo version is powered by a 4.8-liter V8 that produces 500 hp.
Video: Aston Martin One-77 testing in Southern Europe
End of December we brought you photos of the Aston Martin One-77 from speed testing in Southern Europe. Here we have the video footage showing this supercar in action. The One-77 surpassed all predictions in initial high speed testing and comfortably broke the 200 mph mark.
In a series of test runs completed the One-77 exceeded original expectations and recorded a 220.007 mph (354.86kmh) top speed in dry but windy conditions under the guidance of the Aston Martin engineering team.
One-77 closes on new Aston Martin record
Aston Martin’s One-77 supercar has moved closer to setting a new all-time record for the British marque in initial high speed testing after surpassing all predictions and comfortably breaking the 200 mph mark.
In a series of test runs completed last week in the One-77 exceeded original expectations and recorded a 220.007 mph (354.86 kmh) top speed in dry but windy conditions under the guidance of the Aston Martin engineering team.
Carbon Black makeover for Aston Martin DBS and V12 Vantage
Top of the range Aston Martin DBS and V12 Vantage have undergone a unique Carbon Black makeover to create a highly desirable special edition.
Both cars feature a bespoke Carbon Black metallic paint especially formulated with a subtle metallic twist to create a deep rich patina. Each car will undergo 50 man-hours of hand painting followed by stringent quality checks.
First official images: Aston Martin Cygnet Concept
Aston Martin has released the first official images of the ‘Cygnet’ – a new luxury commuter concept car. This little Aston is based on the Toyota iQ with a touch of Aston Martin luxury.
According to Aston Martin work on the concept is ongoing and will continue into 2010 when it is hoped that it will become a production reality initially available to Aston Martin customers in the UK and Europe. No official details about engine choices, but don’t expect a hand built V8 or V12 in this little city car.
2010 Aston Martin pictures and video
Aston Martin makes some of the best looking sports cars/supercars in the world. Opinions about their first four-door sports car Rapide are different, but mainly it looks like Aston has done it again and most petrolheads love it.
Rapide is built on the extended DB9 platform and seats four passengers(there is a console between the passengers on the rear as well) just like the Porsche Panamera.
Toyota’s deal with Aston Martin
For the first time ever, Toyota has agreed to build and supply a car to an outside car maker. Toyota will be making the car for Aston Martin. Called the Cygnet, the car will be ultra small and though based on the IQ model will be substantially different.
The car will be sold in Europe and details like launch date, price and number of cars have yet to be decided. Aston Martin is known for its premium sports cars which have been made famous thanks to the James Bond movies.
The Aston Martin Bonhams auction
Bonhams, an automotive auction specialist, holds an annual auction of Aston Martin cars and other memorabilia related to the car. This is the 10th anniversary of this successful auction which is going to be held at Aston Martin Works Service at Newport Pagnell, UK.
On offer are more than 200 lots, including more than 40 cars. Among them are a superb choice of Aston Martin’s road and race cars ranging from a Feltham-era DB cars, to a 2004 DB7 Zagato, one of only 99 pieces produced. Highlights are a 1962 DB4 convertible, formerly in the collection of film director, Bruce Robinson, as well a rare Lagonda Rapide Sports Saloon.
Aston Martin One-77 won the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award
Aston Martin One-77 concept made its world debut this weekend at the Villa d’Este in Italy. Earlier in Geneva Aston Martin showed the rolling chassis of this supercar.
At Villa d’Este they brought out the first hand built car which won the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.
Aston Martin One-77 concept will debut at the Concorso d’Eleganza
Aston Martin showed chassis of the One-77 at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. It was just a technical illustration and everyone has been excited to see the real thing.
Today Aston Martin announced that the first hand built One-77 concept will be shown tomorrow at the Concorso d’Eleganza event in Italy.
Aston Martin releases first details about the four-door Rapide
We have brought you plenty of spy photos and also official renderings of the upcoming four-door Aston Martin Rapide. This time Aston Martin has released first official details about this Porsche Panamera fighter.
Aston has confirmed that power comes from a 6.0-liter V12 that produces 470 horsepower(10 less than speculated earlier) and 600Nm of torque.
Aston Martin releases new video of the One-77 (episode 3)
Aston Martin’s fastest, most powerful and exclusive supercar One-77 gets our pulse go faster every time we think about it.
Today we have a new promotional video of the new One-77, which shows chassis, building process and the interior.
Six supercars of 2009 you can’t have
We all drool over supercars.They are the products of satanic abilities that drive us nuts.
They are subjects of legends and myths that some how become true.
Unfortunately, for most of us, at least, we’ll never get the privilege of driving or owning one.
Aston Martin unveils Lagonda concept
Aston Martin confirmed the revival of the Lagonda marque back in September. First rumors were that Aston will create an S-Class competitor, as we can see now the first model is a four-wheel drive crossover.
With the Lagonda marque Aston hopes to be present in over 100 global territories in the near future.
Aston Martin reveals more details about One-77
Tomorrow Aston Martin will present a One-77 technical showcase in Geneva. Chassis no.1 will be on display to show Aston Martin engineering and design expertise.
Aston Martin One-77 is company’s most powerful, fastest and exclusive model. To lot of people including us, it is the best looking Aston ever.
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