Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, the sportiest of the British brand

Posted on May 29, 2013 by John

After a few advances without much substance, finally discovers complete the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, the new creation of Gaydon. The V12 Vantage S is not one model for Aston Martin, but with its 572 HP and 330 km/h maximum speed becomes the fastest production model.

Aston Martin latest surprise is this Aston Martin V12 Vantage S, which becomes the model of production of the British brand faster and sports, with the exception of the very limited and exclusive Aston Martin One-77. Credentials come from the V12 engine of 6.0 liters, which delivers nothing less than 572 HP and 620 Nm of torque.

This is an increase of more than 50 HP with respect to the standard Aston Martin V12 Vantage. In conjunction with an automatic Sportshift III AMT of seven Affairs, with ability to handle manually thanks to the camshaft behind the wheel, the V12 Vantage S is able to reach 330 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a still unspecified number, but that will be around or even remain slightly below the 4 seconds. Continue reading →

Aston Martin CC100 Speedster, two-seater classic races-flavored

Posted on May 21, 2013 by John

One hundred years of Aston Martin and a new model destined to celebrate the anniversary in style, in this case, a vehicle with classic taste of the most exclusive. The Aston Martin CC100 Speedster is a tandem tray design and modern technology who wants to rescue the British brand in competition history.

Aston Martin continues its celebration of the 100th anniversary as a brand. Gaydon firm already recently presented a limited series of their models as a commemoration, but now comes another novelty that you are calling, and much attention. Within the framework of the 24 hours Nurburgring 2013, held during this weekend, the novelty is called Aston Martin CC100 Speedster, a prototype type two-seater seeking to recall past mark in competition successes. Continue reading →

Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S

Posted on April 13, 2013 by John

Year after year, the 24 hours Nurburgring are showing a good showcase for alternative energies within the competition: now it is the turn of hydrogen. Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S will compete in the 24 hours of Nurburgring 2013, demonstrating a very particular hybrid mechanics: gasoline and hydrogen.

It is not the first vehicle that uses alternative propulsion energy to compete in the 24 hours of Nurburgring, but Aston Martin wants to go a step further. The hand of Alset Global Technologies, the British firm will put on the asphalt of the Nordschleife the Aston Martin Rapide S Hybrid Hydrogen, seeking to become the first car powered by hydrogen with “zero emissions” that will compete in the test of German resistance. Continue reading →

Aston Martin V8 Vantage SP10, a special edition with manual gearbox

Posted on February 10, 2013 by John

Taking inspiration from the world of racing, specifically of the participations of Aston Martin in GT4 category racing, the British manufacturer has prepared a special edition of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage SP10, thus referred to the creature, brings some mechanical novelty that improves its performance.

As we see on the outside not many details other than the V8 Vantage S standard. The main attraction is the inclusion of a gearbox six-speed manual. The engine remains the same, a 4.7-liter V8 that delivers 436 hp power and 490 Nm of torque. With the manual gearbox, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage SP10 does the 0-100 km / h in 4.5 seconds, an improvement of 0.4 seconds over the conventional model with automatic transmission. Continue reading →

Aston Martin Rapide S 2013

Posted on January 23, 2013 by John

With one of the most attractive designs in its segment, the Aston Martin Rapide (which incidentally, we hunt in Barcelona a few days ago) is updated to make way for the last out of the Gaydon HQ, the Aston Martin Rapide S will replace the previous global and brings some major changes, especially under the hood.

This updated model receives minor cosmetic changes like new front grille, which gives it an appearance somewhat different (in addition to improving performance against attacks), and also a few tweaks in the rear, with new lines and shapes on the top trunk. According to the brand itself, the changes also benefit the aerodynamic model. Continue reading →

The Aston Martin DBR1/2: the most expensive in history

Posted on September 17, 2012 by admin

One of the best known dealers as a specialist in the relics of Ferrari, Talacrest, has publicly released on Aston Martin DBR1/2. The same with the legendary Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori won the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

If you like classic cars, you know that some of them have gone on to become real treasures. Not just figuratively, but because the price of many of them have come to achieve absolutely colossal figures. And it is not only for the economic value. Many of them are really hard to find as they are sold privately and sometimes go hand in hand at a dizzying rate.

The English house has released this week on its website the Aston Martin DBR1/2, one of the more purebred racing cars. Its history is legendary: debuted in 1957, winning the 1,000 km of Spa and Nurburgring. The following year the same Stirling Moss won with him at Goodwood, taking the World Championship. In that same year he also won the legendary French endurance race, with another of his pilots Shelby … And is that your resume is absolutely full of successes. Continue reading →

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

Posted on July 4, 2012 by admin

Born in 2005 with a V8 engine under the arm in coupe and convertible body, and it was in 2009 when the closed version released a 6-liter V12. Now comes the turn of the Aston Martin Vantage Roadster receive this powerful engine. The model of access exclusive spectrum Vehicle Aston Martin, bodywork convertible receives V12 already mounted coupe since 2009. The British sports spectacular also receives cosmetically and mechanical to fit your new engine.

Without knowing all the details yet and official data, we do know the propeller: V12 naturally aspirated engine of 6.0 liters, 517 hp and 58.1 mkg torque associated with a six-speed manual transmission. Without breaking its elegant design The V12 Vantage Roadster differs from the version V8: new design wheels, Brand logos obscured and tailpipes in black. In the interior, we find a carrier with Details of carbon fiber and insertions painted in black. Optionally, you can add the kit ‘Carbon Interior Pack’. Continue reading →

Save few euros with retroconversion of a DB4 GT Zagato DB7

Posted on May 30, 2012 by admin

Who would not want to put a DB4 GT in your garage? If collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato and are highly desirable in itself, the classic of the 60 passes for one of his most quoted, and a car with a most curious history. The DB4 GT was initially presented at the London Motor Show Aston Martin 1960 and produced 19 points in 1963 but in 1991 allowed the construction of four specimens using original parts, and in 2000 two lucky last had the opportunity to purchase a DB4 GT authentic first-hand.

All these cars now record prices at auction scandal, hovering easily a million euros. It is not easy to lay hands on one, so several companies have specialized in building replicas and conversions, offering Evanta one of the more sophisticated solutions. Continue reading →

The most expensive Aston Martin of all time

Posted on May 29, 2012 by admin

When the crisis seems that floods everything, suddenly a new world record fell in the week when an Aston Martin Zagato Sanction II DB4GT Coupe 1991 was sold by Bonhams of 1.23 billion pounds (1.54 million euros). When an amount is paid and has to match two factors. The first, someone with a lot of money (there are always people like that, at any time in history) and two that the vehicle comes to auction is truly unique. This is one of four cars built, 30 years after the first round. Also the car was owned by Tony Smith, manager of singer Phil Collins, and had only 4,748 miles on the odometer.

Where does the term Sanction in the name of the car? To find out we must go back in the history of the brand. Has a different meaning to the term Mark, which has become commonly used in Aston Martin. Mark II, for example, meant that the model was a second improved version of a model. However, the term Sanction II did not necessarily indicate an improvement, but a second batch had been sanctioned by the factory.

In this particular case, the Sanction in this DB4GT Zagato Coupe II improved considerably if the initial release, but too late. The original collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato in Milan led to a production of only 19 Zagatos DB4GT built between 1961 and 1963, although the factory had booked 23 chassis numbers. An indication of the affection felt for these beautiful cars is that the 19 are still in existence, after fifty years. Continue reading →

Ultimate Aston Martin DBS: Farewell carbon fiber

Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin

The Ultimate Aston Martin DBS is presented as the latest edition of ‘flagship’ of the brand. Riding the same 520 hp V12 engine that any DBS and will be available in both coupe and a convertible body. It is expected that about 100 units to be manufactured.

The British firm has not yet declared their position, but the Aston Martin Vanquish S has already had a model Ultimate before disappearing by the DBS. In addition, an Aston Martin camouflaged, which has not yet hit the market, has been caught in the circuit of Nurburgring. Apparently, this would replace the DBS as the flagship of the brand, with more aggressive lines. Continue reading →

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