2011 Aston Martin Launches Cygnet Special Edition

2011 Aston Martin Launches Cygnet Special Edition

2011 Aston Martin Launches Cygnet Special Edition

2011 Aston Martin Launches Cygnet Special Edition

2011 Aston Martin Launches Cygnet Special Edition

2011 Aston Martin Launches Cygnet Special Edition

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2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

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2011 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish Review

In 2004, Aston Martin unveiled the Vanquish S model at the Paris Auto Show. Newly designed rims, an upgraded body styling, and more power outfitted the upgraded V12 model. In 2005 Aston Martin not only put the V12 S on sale, but they made the Sports Dynamic Pack a standard part of the car. The Sports Dynamic Pack gives the V12 (S) sportier suspension, better steering, and braking power. During 2005 the V12 S and the base V12 were sold alongside one another. In 2006 Aston Martin only sold the V12 S in the United States. By 2007 Aston Martin only sold the V12 S in Europe.

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Side Action View

Established as a modern classic, the Vanquish's muscular 2+2 epitomises Aston Martin's core values of power, beauty and soul. It is the ultimate sports car for the discerning owner. Since its launch, the Vanquish has proved to be a huge success for Aston Martin with over 2000 cars delivered to customers around the world. In 2002 the Vanquish graced the screens of millions, starring alongside 007 in the James Bond film 'Die Another Day.'

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2011 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish Review

In 2004, Aston Martin unveiled the Vanquish S model at the Paris Auto Show. Newly designed rims, an upgraded body styling, and more power outfitted the upgraded V12 model. In 2005 Aston Martin not only put the V12 S on sale, but they made the Sports Dynamic Pack a standard part of the car. The Sports Dynamic Pack gives the V12 (S) sportier suspension, better steering, and braking power. During 2005 the V12 S and the base V12 were sold alongside one another. In 2006 Aston Martin only sold the V12 S in the United States. By 2007 Aston Martin only sold the V12 S in Europe.

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Side Action View

Established as a modern classic, the Vanquish's muscular 2+2 epitomises Aston Martin's core values of power, beauty and soul. It is the ultimate sports car for the discerning owner. Since its launch, the Vanquish has proved to be a huge success for Aston Martin with over 2000 cars delivered to customers around the world. In 2002 the Vanquish graced the screens of millions, starring alongside 007 in the James Bond film 'Die Another Day.'

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2011 The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

Just 40 examples of a new Vanquish S Ultimate Edition will be handcrafted at the company's Newport Pagnell production facility in Buckinghamshire. The model represents a luxurious and unique limited edition befitting the Vanquish S status as the ultimate Aston Martin and also celebrates the skilled craftsmanship of the team working at Newport Pagnell.

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Front Angle View

The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish was designed by Ian Callum. When you think of GT vehicles, the V12 Vanquish is considered quintessential. The V12 Flagship model was introduced to the general public in 2001. 2007 was the last year for production of the car. Throughout all that time the V12 Vanquish served as the flagship vehicle for Aston Martin. The car became a part of pop culture when it was featured in the twentieth James Bond film, "Die Another Day."

2011 The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

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2011 The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

Just 40 examples of a new Vanquish S Ultimate Edition will be handcrafted at the company's Newport Pagnell production facility in Buckinghamshire. The model represents a luxurious and unique limited edition befitting the Vanquish S status as the ultimate Aston Martin and also celebrates the skilled craftsmanship of the team working at Newport Pagnell.

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Front Angle View

The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish was designed by Ian Callum. When you think of GT vehicles, the V12 Vanquish is considered quintessential. The V12 Flagship model was introduced to the general public in 2001. 2007 was the last year for production of the car. Throughout all that time the V12 Vanquish served as the flagship vehicle for Aston Martin. The car became a part of pop culture when it was featured in the twentieth James Bond film, "Die Another Day."

2011 The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

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VIDEO: New Aston Martin Rapide Promo Films [Part 1]

As part of its first foray into the digital campaign medium, Aston Martin will release three new promotional videos, featuring the breathtaking Rapide four-door coupe. Filmed in Lisbon, Portugal, the video follows a group of “agents” commissioned by a mysterious person to deliver a precious package, without opening it. A very Ronin-ish plot, we know.

The introductory part is available after the jump, while the second and third clips will follow on January 19 and 26, respectively.

“We wanted to deliver a subtle but clever piece of branded entertainment. Something that mirrors the thrill of the drive. Intelligent, dramatic yet very exciting. It's an action-packed Aston Martin story in three parts, designed to entertain our audience. We're not hard selling, we're showcasing. After all it is the thinking man's (and woman's) performance car”, Film Director Donnie Masters from Serious Pictures said.

By Csaba Daradics

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Luxury Sport Cars 2011 Aston Martin V8 V

The economy stinks right now, making it difficult for many folks to buy cars brand new. To save money on luxury cars, consider buying a used Aston Martin. Many probably don't think or want to buy these luxury cars used, but they are around and you can get great deals. These particular cars, like any car purchased brand new, will begin depreciating as soon as they're driven off the lot. This doesn't mean you can't obtain a luxury car that is just like new at a lower cost.

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Front Side View

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Luxury Sport Cars

Originally designed to accept an all new V8 engine, unfortunately this was not ready in time for the cars launch, so it had to make do with the tried and tested DB6 engine. Due to the increased weight of the DBS body, performance dropped resulting in a 140mph top speed and a 0-60 time of 8 seconds. The DBS was eventually replaced by the DBS V8, although confusingly a single headlamp car known simply as a Vantage, was also produced alongside the AMV8 but featuring the straight six DBS engine.

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Interior View

Luxury Sport Cars 2011 Aston Martin V8 V

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Luxury Sport Cars 2011 Aston Martin V8 V

The economy stinks right now, making it difficult for many folks to buy cars brand new. To save money on luxury cars, consider buying a used Aston Martin. Many probably don't think or want to buy these luxury cars used, but they are around and you can get great deals. These particular cars, like any car purchased brand new, will begin depreciating as soon as they're driven off the lot. This doesn't mean you can't obtain a luxury car that is just like new at a lower cost.

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Front Side View

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Luxury Sport Cars

Originally designed to accept an all new V8 engine, unfortunately this was not ready in time for the cars launch, so it had to make do with the tried and tested DB6 engine. Due to the increased weight of the DBS body, performance dropped resulting in a 140mph top speed and a 0-60 time of 8 seconds. The DBS was eventually replaced by the DBS V8, although confusingly a single headlamp car known simply as a Vantage, was also produced alongside the AMV8 but featuring the straight six DBS engine.

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Interior View

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Price and Features 2010 The Aston Martin DB9: 2dr Volante Man

When you are looking for a car that combines elegance and sportiness, the new Aston Martin Rapide falls nowhere short of amazement. It is all around magnificent, with its jaw dropping beauty only being the tip of the iceberg. In essence, the Rapide is a stretched DB9 which was a massive step forward for Aston Martin from the older DB7.

The Aston Martin Rapide was hand-built in the same factory as the DB9. As a result, it has all of the similar panels found on a DB9 with the same 6.0 liter V12 engine pumping out about 470 brake horsepower which is, again, the same as the DB9. This new stretched DB9 will come in from a standstill to 60 mph in a shattering 5 seconds, a mere tenth of a second slower than the DB9. And once it hits 60 mph, it will keep going and going to a claimed 188 mph.

Price and Features 2010 The Aston Martin DB9: 2dr Volante Man:
2010 Aston Martin DB9: 2dr Cpe Man
Transmission: Manual MPG: 11 City / 17 Hwy Engine: Gas V12 5.9L/362
MSRP: $180,070

2010 Aston Martin DB9: 2dr Cpe Auto
Transmission: AUTO MPG: 13 City / 20 Hwy Engine: Gas V12 5.9L/362
MSRP: $185,370

2010 Aston Martin DB9: 2dr Volante Man
Transmission: Manual MPG: 11 City / 17 Hwy Engine: Gas V12 5.9L/362
MSRP: $193,570

2010 Aston Martin DB9: 2dr Volante Auto
Transmission: AUTO MPG: 13 City / 20 Hwy Engine: Gas V12 5.9L/362
MSRP: $198,470

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2011 Aston Martin Cygnet is not a bespoke design

The DB9 coupe has a 6.0L engine. It has the same V12 engine as the Aston Martin Vanquish. With a width of 73.8 inches (over 6 feet), a height of 52 inches, and a length of 185 inches, it would be an understatement to say that the DB9 is a big GT. With such massive size in a coupe one might consider this machine cumbersome and slow. But underneath its bonnet lies a 450Hp power plant capable of raising the car to speeds over 180mph.
Announced in mid 2009, the first Cygnet's will start hitting the roads sometime in 2010. Despite its diminutive size the car certainly still has an Aston Martin price tag, expected to sell for around £30,000 ($50,000 USD). To retain exclusivity further still, the Cygnet will only be available to existing Aston Martin owners with annual production expected to be below 5000.

2011 Aston Martin Cygnet Yellow Color

Despite the high cost, the Cygnet is not a bespoke design and is actually based on the Toyota iQ - a low cost micro car which originally launched in 2008. Beneath the heavy modifications which give the Cygnet its signature Aston Martin looks, the car underpinnings of the initial models will share much with it's Toyota brother - even down to the engine which will be the stock Toyota 1.33 liter. The actual differences will be mainly cosmetic most obviously with the exterior which has sees new body panels and lights. The end result resembles a DB9 which has been squeezed from bumper to bonnet in a vice. The interior of the Cygnet has also seen a revamp and from the inside feels closer to a classic elegance than to the Toyota that the mini Aston is based upon.
2011 Aston Martin Cygnet is not a bespoke design

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Aston Martin Cygnet to be featured in a James Bond film

The Aston Martin BBS is the most recent Aston Martin to be featured in a James Bond film and for good reason too. Like all Aston's the DBS is beautifully elegant, but contains some aggressive features not normal seen on these cars. The company states that the DBS was made to "bridge the gap between road and track", so it's safe to say that this is the company's most aggressive cars as far as looks and performance goes. With a more track minded attitude Aston has equipped the car with a massive 6 liter V12 engine which produces 510 horsepower.

2011 Aston Martin Cygnet Side View

Announced in mid 2009, the first Cygnet's will start hitting the roads sometime in 2010. Despite its diminutive size the car certainly still has an Aston Martin price tag, expected to sell for around £30,000 ($50,000 USD). To retain exclusivity further still, the Cygnet will only be available to existing Aston Martin owners with annual production expected to be below 5000.
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Aston Martin Cygnet to be featured in a James Bond film

The Aston Martin BBS is the most recent Aston Martin to be featured in a James Bond film and for good reason too. Like all Aston's the DBS is beautifully elegant, but contains some aggressive features not normal seen on these cars. The company states that the DBS was made to "bridge the gap between road and track", so it's safe to say that this is the company's most aggressive cars as far as looks and performance goes. With a more track minded attitude Aston has equipped the car with a massive 6 liter V12 engine which produces 510 horsepower.

2011 Aston Martin Cygnet Side View

Announced in mid 2009, the first Cygnet's will start hitting the roads sometime in 2010. Despite its diminutive size the car certainly still has an Aston Martin price tag, expected to sell for around £30,000 ($50,000 USD). To retain exclusivity further still, the Cygnet will only be available to existing Aston Martin owners with annual production expected to be below 5000.
Aston Martin Cygnet to be featured in a James Bond film

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2011 Aston Martin Vantage GT4

2011 Aston Martin Vantage GT4

2011 Aston Martin Vantage GT4

2011 Aston Martin Vantage GT4

2011 Aston Martin Vantage GT4

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Aston Martin Adds Three New Special Edition Models to DB9 Line-Up

A new trio of new DB9 offerings are joining the Aston Martin line-up, in what can only be described as a tailor-fit sports car bonanza. The three models are named “Carbon Black”, “Quantum Silver” and “Morning Frost”, and can be had in coupe or convertible flavor.

The Morning Frost is more luxury-oriented and boasts a pearl-white paintjob, silver grille and brake calipers. Inside, a Piano Black center console, silver stitching and real polished glass switchgear complement the bronze leather trim. The Carbon Black and Quantum Silver lean towards the sports side, featuring more aggressive accents, including a blacked out grille and a sportier exhaust system with graphite tail pipes.

Aston Martin offers two sets of 10-spoke 19-inch alloys for the three models, with slightly different designs and black or silver finishes.

All cars are fitted with the Touchtronic II six-speed automatic transaxle transmission, mounted on the transaxle, which -according to the company- gives the car perfect 50:50 weight balance.

The special edition DB9s are available to order through Aston Martin’s dealership network.

By Csaba Daradics

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Mercedes and Aston Martin Working Together to Save Maybach?

Mercedes-Benz finally appears to be getting its head straight in regards to the laughable Maybach brand. The Financial Times indicates that Mercedes is courting Aston Martin to help bring the Maybach name back from the brink; the plan is to allow the British automaker to both design and manufacture Benz's Bentley competitor.

All these murmurings involve a lot of back-and-forth; in this case, Aston would do Mercedes's Maybach work, while Mercedes could provide powertrain tech to the British marque (think smaller displacement engines). Apparently outsourcing the next Maybach's assembly and coachwork to Aston could be cheaper than if Mercedes did it on its own.

As for other claims that Mercedes could give the gift of 4WD chassis to the marque of Bond...well, let's hope that's not the case; no one wants to see the Lagonda SUV make it to production. Much like Jaguar pursuing an SUV (we already have Range Rovers), this just doesn't need to happen.

By Phil Alex

Source: Financial Times (Sub.Req)

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