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| Decapitado por Aston-Martin?! | | 2008-08-17 04:00:00 | | Literalmente! Em Inglaterra estão a investigar a morte de um senhor chamado Gerald Mellin que se auto-decapitou com o seu Aston-Martin DB7 depois de uma discussão com a sua esposa. Aparentemente, atou um corda a uma árvore, entrou no seu DB7, amarrou a outra ponta da corda à volta do seu pescoço e apertou o acelerador! Resultado? O corpo ficou no lugar do condutor (tinha o cinto posto curiosamente) e a cabeça acabou no banco traseiro!Já vejo o pessoal da Higiene e Segurança no trabalho a esfregar as mãos.... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Novo Hiper Aston-martin | | 2008-08-16 10:00:00 | | Já aqui mostramos fotos do próximo topo de gama da Aston Martin – o One-77. Agora os detalhes.Serão produzidos apenas 77 unidades (dai o nome One-77), a venda a partir de 2009.Os detalhes ainda são poucos – o chassis vão ser de fibra de carbono e a carroçaria de alumínio a esconder um V12 de 7 litros e (provavelmente) mais de 650 cavalos capaz de projectar os ocupantes dos 0 aos 100 km\h em 3,5 segundos. Preço? 1,5 milhões de euros - mais caro que um Bugatti Veyron.... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Hot News: Aston Martin's Ultra-Exclusive Supercar | | 2008-08-08 01:47:00 | | Aston Martin has dropped a new supercar on the automotive world, with the announcement of the One-77, a limited-edition model of which, you guessed it, just 77 examples will be built. According to an Autocar report and interview with Aston Martin's David Richards, the car will represent the ultimate owner experience, in that many aspects of the car will be individually specified. With a lightweight, rigid, carbon fiber chassis, aluminum body panels, and a 7.0-liter V-12 that is sai... | | By: My Blog | | |
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| Project Alligator Is Mercedes & Aston Martin Wedding | | 2008-08-06 15:59:51 | | OK, that headline makes it sound like I know what Project Alligator Is in the first place.
I didn’t, Project Alligator snuck up on me, but it holds some pretty interesting possibilities for the car freak … or the car freak with suitcases full of cash (which I am not).
It would seem that in England, there [...]
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| | Aston Martin DB9 to get Caparo brakes | | 2008-07-31 11:17:00 | | It's been a while since we heard anything about the Caparo T1 supercar. One of the most extreme applications of the "F1 for the road" theme, the project originally began independently under the name Freestream before being acquired by component manufacturer Caparo as a rolling demonstration of the latest in automotive technology. Part of that tech is now finding its way into another British sportscar: the Aston Martin DB9.Reports now indicate that Aston Martin will be upgrading the brakes on its V12 sportscar with units developed for the Caparo T1. In the place of the 355mm front discs currently employed will be a set of 378mm discs, gripped by four-pot calipers each machined from a solid piece of cast aluminum. The new stoppers, developed by the 18-man team at Caparo AP Braking, promise to deliver a 24% reduction in fade while reducing peak temperatures by 18% in return for 30% less pedal force required. Interesting that Aston Martin decided to outsource a new set of brakes for the DB... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Premier4509 limited edition body kit for Aston Martin V8 Vantage | | 2008-07-27 13:40:00 | | Veilside's luxury and exotics arm has already released body kits for the Lamborghini Murcielago and Bentley Continental GT, and now Premier4509 has turned its attention to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Any attempt to improve upon the stunning sheet metal of the Vantage is a risky affair, but Premier4509 seems to have balanced a bit of bling with some measure of restraint. The kit includes a new front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper and spoiler that ties in nicely with the shapely lines of the coupe, and the forged, three-piece wheels compliment the aggressive body kit, but will surely compromise the Vantage's already stiff ride.All the pieces are made up of fiber reinforced plastic and optional carbon fiber accessories will be made available, along with new exhaust tips. Sale will begin in the first quarter of next year and will be limited to 300 units, each with their own numbered serial plate.PRESS RELEASEPremier4509™ Announces Aston Martin Vantage ProgramProduction Will be Limited... | | By: Car News | | |
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| Aston Martin V8 Vantage by Premier4509 | | 2008-07-27 11:44:00 | | O tuner Japonês Premier4509, apresentou em edição limitada, um novo bodykit para o Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Normalmente muitos tuners fazem criações sobre carros como este, Ferraris, Lambos e Bentleys... e muitos são horríveis e com falta de gosto.Mas não é o caso deste, onde a Premier4509, passa um certificado de autenticidade aos 300 sortudos que o adquirirem.... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Aston Martin é a mais Cool... | | 2008-07-26 18:43:00 | | A coolbrands.co.uk, uma subsidiária da Superbrands.co.uk, mostrou os resultados de 097/08 das marcas mais Cool do mercado, e em primeiro vem uma marca de automóveis... a Aston Martin.Fica aqui a lista das 5 mais Cool:1. Aston Martin2. iPod3. Youtube4. Bang & Olufsen5. GoogleNo mesmo âmbito a Mercedes é a 3ª, nas Superbrands.co.uk, ficando assim o top-5:1. Google2. Microsoft3. Mercedes Benz4. BBC5. British Airways... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Aston Martin DBR9 Papercraft Car | | 2008-07-24 12:30:20 | | As if Aston Martin (British luxury performance car manufacturer) didn't build a fast enough car with their DB9 road car, they've teamed up with engineering group Prodrive to form Aston Martin Racing and create a heavily modified variant of the DB9, aptly named, Aston Martin DBR9 (race car). The DBR9 is identically the...... | | By: Papercraft | | |
| | Prince Charles’ Modded Aston Martin Burns 4.5 Bottles of Wine Per Mile | | 2008-07-02 16:31:28 | | Or so sayeth Gizmodo :
“Prince Charles has discovered the perfect use for crappy English wine: He is using it as biofuel for his classic Aston Martin DB6. The Prince converted the 38-year old car to accept ethanol to play … ”
Wait … wait, let me get this straight: The British make WINE?
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| | Prince Charles' Aston runs on a gallon of sack... wine, that is | | 2008-07-02 16:01:00 | | Prince Charles is not new to the environmental debate. His blue, 38-year-old Aston Martin, however, has had nothing to do with being environmentally friendly. Until now. The car, a gift from the Queen on Charles' 21st birthday, has joined the growing fleet of cars that run on bioethanol, having been converted to run on surplus British wine.The wine comes from an English vineyard in Wiltshire, and the EU limits how much wine a vineyard can produce, so the vineyard sells the overage to Green Fuels, which turns it into biofuels and supplies it to the Palace.The Aston can go ten miles on a gallon of gas, which would equate to 45 bottles of wine to go the same distance. The wine, though, puts out 85-percent less CO2 and costs £1.10 per liter, which is slightly less than the cost of gas. However, Charles only goes 300 miles in the car every year, and it's not like he's worried about gas prices, so the car won't make a difference by itself -- but he's got his royal heart in the right place.... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Spy Shots: Aston Martin V12 Vantage | | 2008-07-01 12:12:00 | | Aston Martin shocked the industry when it took the wraps off of the baby-blue V12 Vantage RS concept back in December. The idea was revolutionary yet stunningly simple at the same time: take the lowest car in the line-up and turn it into the highest. Would Aston build it? We all hoped so, and our hopes were vindicated with spy shots of test mules running developmental laps around the race track.From the latest batch, it appears that all those louvers on the hood will remain – a necessity for cooling the 600-hp V12 that is sitting where a 380-hp V8 usually resides – but the rear wing seems to have been reduced, with a big carbon-fiber diffuser taking over the balance (literally) of the downforce requirements. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the test mule is also wearing the carbon-ceramic disc brakes from the current top-of-the-line DBS, while insiders expect the imminently desirable supercar to bear an equally breathtaking pricetag at double that of the base V8 version. Worth it... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Aston Martin V8 Vantage Kilgour Edition | | 2008-06-27 15:46:00 | | Ainda com a edição Versace do Lamborghini na minha cabeça, ontem recebo uma notícia de uma amiga minha que está em Paris, e que tinha acabado de fotografar um novo Aston Martin, mostrado pela marca de roupa para homem, Kilgour. Horas depois era notícia em todos os sites do meio.A Aston Martin mostra assim, querer também uma fatia do mercado dos carros de luxo 'fashionables', e, em conjunto com a Kligour, desvendou ontem uma edição limitada do Coupe V8 Vantage, no BETC Photographic Studio, como parte das celebrações da Paris Fashion Week. A edição especial conta com a cor unica "Morning Frost Satin"... ao vivo parece ter a aparencia de seda! O interior foi acabado em Kilgour Midnight Blue, e os bancos com uma textura de polka-dot.Hummm branco como a seda, e bancos aos pontinhos... Não temos em gunmetal com o interior em pele preta, e as jantes atrancite? prefiro assim...... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | 2005 Aston Martin DBR9 | | 2008-06-27 06:42:00 | | Aston Martin DBR9 is a racing car by Aston Martin Racing, first built in 2005. The name DBR9 is derived from the original 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning DBR1 car, named for then-owner David Brown, which not only won the 24 Hour race in 1959 but also the World Sportscar title.Based on the Aston Martin DB9 road car, the DBR9 retains the chassis, and the cylinder block and heads of the road car's V12 engine. The rest of the car is re-engineered for high performance competition use. The DBR9's bodywork... | | By: Best Car Pictures | | |
| | Aston Martin DBS V12 vanquish S wallpaper | | 2008-06-16 08:23:00 | | The modern Aston Martin DBS is a high performance sports car from the UK manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston has used the DBS name once before on their 1967-72 grand tourer coupe. The modern car replaces the Vanquish S as the flagship of the marque.The DBS was first seen in the 2006 film Casino Royale. It was officially unveiled at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance sporting a brand new exterior colour, a graphite grey with a blue tint which has been dubbed 'Casino Ice'. The two seater coup... | | By: Best Car Pictures | | |
| | Aston Martin may go public in three years | | 2008-06-11 07:02:00 | | Since Ford sold it over a year ago, rumors have been flying around regarding a possible re-sale of Aston Martin by its current owners or a large purchase of shares by Mercedes-Benz. While all of these rumors have been denied, a public offering of the historic British brand has been mentioned in the past and is indeed likely. Aston's current chairman David Richards has again alluded to this option, saying that he'd like the company to go public sometime within the next three years. If you long for the opportunity to do your best James Bond impression in an Aston, but couldn't hope to afford one any time soon, perhaps a chance at owning a piece of the company itself would be a fair alternative.An initial offering on the London Stock Exchange could net £500 million for expansion of the storied British marque. Anything that would allow Aston Martin to continue offering its range of drop-dead beautiful cars is fine by us.[Source: AM Online]... | | By: Car News | | |
| | New Car: 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | | 2008-05-23 06:49:00 | | When Aston Martin launched its V8 Vantage back in 2005, we had a lot of good things to say about it. We loved the look, power, handling, and solidness of Aston's everyday supercar - and we loved its deep V-8 growl. We also liked the idea of the British firm giving us a car that could take on Porsche's 911 as a direct competitor. Now, three years later, Aston has updated the car with even more of what we loved -- and fewer of the niggling concerns we had.For example, the engine is still a V-8, bu... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | The Aston Martin AM V10, Please Build This | | 2008-05-21 16:01:06 | | The fine, fine folks from Holland’s Autogespot have a real stunner here.
This is the Aston Martin AM V10. Sadly, it is not the product of the boys from Warwickshire, but come from someone called Sabaman..
And internet rumor and computer generated trifle, but oh what a trifle.
See, I think that every car company should have something [...]
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| | 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Coupe for £1,079,500 In Bonhams' Auction | | 2008-05-20 10:39:00 | | Aston Martin Works Service has hosted its ninth and most successful Bonhams' Auction, with one lot going for over £1million. A 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT coupé sold for £1,079,500 - a new record at auction for this model.This eye-wateringly expensive car went under the hammer in the same week as TV and radio personality Chris Evans bought a £5million Ferrari at auction.The sale of Aston Martin motor cars and related automobilia generated a record £4.7 million, with bids taken from enthusiasts from around the world including Latvia, Japan, Australia and the United States.Since the first auction in 2000, the specialist auctioneer Bonhams has sold more than £14m worth of Aston Martins, often at record-breaking levels.Lot 345, the DB4 GT, is one of only 75 built, and arguably the most sought after of the David Brown Aston Martin road cars."The record prices achieved at this year's auction are testament to Aston Martin's illustrious heritage, the iconic status of the cars and the growin... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | A look in to the future: Aston Martin super car makes a stunning debut | | 2008-05-03 15:35:00 | | This is absolute fun to take a look at and something that is more than just brilliant. Take a spectacular design, add to it amazing body work and great engine under to hood. Then just give it the best possible package around for a car on road and then top it off by making it an Aston Martin. That pretty much would be my second favorite car after a Ferrari and for good reason too. Now it is a totally different fact that I cannot really ever buy any one in near future, but then- never say never!There have been rumors on the internet that Aston Martin is planning to produce a new super car that will compete against the like of Bugatti Veyron and Mclaren SLR. The concept will be a two-seater mid-engined car and powered by a 6.0 liter V10 engine producing 700 hp. Sabino Leerentveld has created some renderings of how the Aston Martin concept super car would look like. Just imagine such a package being put together! Now that truly is nirvana.Source... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Aston Martin V8 Vantage | | 2008-05-03 02:17:58 | | Aston N400 RoadsterRapid drop-top Brit celebrates racing success with a of host desirable tweaks. What better way to prove your racing credentials than with a road car designed for the track? That’s exactly what Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage N400 Roadster has been made to do.Built to celebrate Aston’s success at the Nürburgring 24-Hour endurance race, the drop-top joins a coupé version in the line-up. And it’s at the forefront of the firm’s efforts to tempt enthusiasts away from models such as the Porsche 911 and Audi R8.The N400 gets styling tweaks, plus a more powerful engine and uprated suspension. An extra 20bhp has been squeezed from the 4.3-litre V8, which ups power to 400bhp, while torque jumps to 420Nm.Other changes include the ‘Karussel Orange’ paint – it also comes in black and silver – plus new 19-inch alloys, reprofiled side sills and a map of the Nürburgring on the boot badge. The cabin is a high class affair, although the ci... | | By: Super Cars | | |
| | Hot News: Aston Martin Supercar | | 2008-04-26 23:14:00 | | Is Aston Martin about to break with tradition and introduce a mid-engined V10 supercar to challenge Lamborghini and Ferrari? This model has caused a stir on the Internet, where message boards are awash with images of the sleek machine.But while Aston is said to be considering a new two-seater to sit at the top of its range, it would probably be front-engined – unlike this suggestion by Dutch designer Sabino Leerentveld.... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Kobe Bryant's Aston Martin Jump - First Attempt | | 2008-04-25 00:30:00 | | I showed a friend of mine Kenny Smith's version of Kobe's Aston Martin jump. He sent me a link leading to a video of Kobe's first attempt of the jump. It may look the same at the beginning, but the results are clearly different as you can see at the end.Source: College Humor... | | By: The Male Psyche | | |
| | Kenny Smith TRIES to Jump Over an Aston Martin | | 2008-04-24 23:56:00 | | Kenny Smith of the "TNT Inside the NBA" show demonstrates that he has what it takes to replicate Kobe's unbelievable feat - the Aston Martin jump. He can be seen in the video putting on a pair of Nike Hyperdunks. Then just as he was preparing to jump, the car *spoiler*!!! You have to watch the video to see what happens. It is amazing.... NOT! But the video is funny as hell...Source: broadbandsportsYou can download it here for your own personal amusement. It would've been funnier if Charles did i... | | By: The Male Psyche | | |
| | Aston Martin to Defend GT1 Title with Gulf | | 2008-04-24 19:42:00 | | Aston Martin Racing will return to Le Mans in 2008 to defend its GT1 title in the distinctive blue and orange livery of Gulf Oil.Two Aston Martin DBR9s will look to emulate Gulf’s first victory at the 24 hour race 40 years on.Aston Martin DBR9Alain Dujean, Gulf Oil vice president international, said: “This is arguably the most important year ever for Gulf in motorsport. The famous Gulf racing colours first tasted victory at Le Mans in 1968, so 2008 already had great significance for us, but for Gulf to have joined up with Aston Martin Racing for this year is fantastic – the coming together of two great automotive names, for what I hope will be a long and fruitful partnership.”David Richards, chairman of Aston Martin, said: “Endurance racing is engrained in the heritage of both Gulf and Aston Martin and we have also both been intrinsically linked through Le Mans for many decades. It was perhaps destined that, in the year we defend our GT1 title and Gulf celebrates the 40th ann... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Kenny Smith jumps over an Aston Martin too?? | | 2008-04-24 09:18:03 | | Well this is TNT’s version of the Kobe video….
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| | Aston Martin DBS owners have to wait a bit longer to be Bond | | 2008-04-23 07:57:20 | | According to Autocar, the lucky few that have put a deposit down on the new Aston Martin DBS will have to wait an additional three-months to get behind the wheel of the body-kitted Bond car. The problem apparently stems from suppliers who aren’t able to deliver Aston with the one-off parts necessary to complete the [...]... | | By: Autospider | | |
| | | Aston Martin: Not for sale | | 2008-04-19 09:18:00 | | According to Autocar, rumorsof Mercedes-Benz purchasing a major stake in Aston Martin don't hold water. Aston's current owners are reportedly not interested in selling all or part of their British sportscar marque to anybody at this time. The possibility still exists that Aston will go public within the next five-or-so years, meaning that just about anyone could own a piece of the tasty Aston Martin pie in the future.Dreams of a beautifully styled Aston Martin powered by a glorious AMG engine are still possible, though, as Aston's current owners have been in talks with multiple other automakers over parts-sharing opportunities. Major technical components could be bought or developed in collaboration with a company that's got plenty of R&D acumen, and MB/AMG certainly qualifies as such. Although a possible synergy does exist between the two brands, nothing beyond collaboration and the sharing of technical know-how seems likely.[Source: Autocar]... | | By: Car News | | |
| | Kobe Bryant Jumps Over Aston Martin DB9 Volante | | 2008-04-12 16:04:19 | | What seems to be a viral marketing stunt for his new Nike shoes, Kobe Bryant pulled a pretty outrageous, dangerous and outright amazing stunt to get is shoe out the stores. Yes the LA Lakers shooting guard puts his jumping skills to the test by jumping over an Aston Martin DB9 Volante. Is looks...
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| | Kobe Bryant jumps over Aston Martin | | 2008-04-12 03:12:00 | | Real or Fake? Kobe Bryant jumps over Aston Martin!!!Uploaded by dunksforlifeIf this one is for real, I'm gonna run to the nearest shoe store and get myself a Nike Hyperdunk!!!Source: Dailymotion... | | By: The Male Psyche | | |
| | Will The Real Kobe Bryant Please Jump Over This Aston Martin? | | 2008-04-11 17:29:14 | | YouTube Direktvideo link
Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant has outdone himself with his latest signature shoe. The NBA All-Star is featured in a new Nike commercial in which he jumps over a speeding Aston Martin.In the video, the basketball player holds up his newest signature shoe, the Nike Hyperdunks. The Lakers’ star guard then laces up his [...]... | | By: The.DERRTY Truth | | |
| | | Aston Martin Rapide... Será o mais belo da 'raça'? | | 2008-04-07 18:50:00 | | Sou fã da Aston Martin. Sou fã dessa nova 'designação' de coupe de quatro portas, não pela designação em si, mas sim pelos resultados da oferta que temos visto nos últimos anos. Carros como o CLS, o Passat CC, o Panamera (estou com receio deste!), o Concept CS, o Fisker, todos eles são belos, são confortáveis como sedans... com um aspecto mais leve, com centros de gravidade mais baixos e de certo mais rápidos e aerodinâmicos. E quando a Aston Martin adiciona o seu glamour e presença característicos, e agora o toque Prodrive, a esta 'nova moda', o resultado será de certo de cortar a respiração... ficam as fotos dos últimos testes em Nurburgring.Mais fotos em Jalopnik.com... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish S V12 | | 2008-04-06 13:25:00 | | The fastest production model ever to be built by Aston Martin made its world debut at the 2004 Paris Motor Show.With a maximum speed in excess of 200 mph (321 km/h) and a 6.0 liter V12 engine developing 520 horsepower, the Vanquish S has been designed to deliver even greater performance, complemented by subtle suspension and steering changes and a number of interior and external style revisions.The Vanquish S has received subtle but effective changes to complement its elegant muscular body. The famous Aston Martin grille has a new rounded and more open appearance for better cooling, and an aerodynamic splitter improves high-speed stability.At the rear, a redesigned boot lid featuring a new high mounted stop lamp reduces lift and improves balance and stability, helping to achieve an impressive Cd figure of 0.32.These differences on the Vanquish S not only improve the appearance but also enhance performance. All the exterior body panels are constructed from aluminum with each individual ... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Rumormill: Daimler looking to buy big stake in Aston Martin | | 2008-04-06 04:30:15 | | What began as a rumor that Mercedes-Benz would begin supplying Aston Martin with engines has evolved into a full-blown partnership that may include both automakers co-developing platforms and technology. The newest report comes courtesy of Autocar, suggesting that M-B is considering purchasing a stake in Aston Martin and the Kuwaiti Investment Authority would in [...]... | | By: Autospider | | |
| | 2008 Aston Martin DBS | | 2008-04-04 14:34:00 | | Aston Martin will unveil one of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the year when the new DBS is revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16th, where the company takes a starring role as the featured marque. Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez, said: “The DBS is the ultimate expression of Aston Martin’s engineering and technical ability. It offers pure performance without compromise. “The DBS delivers the complete driving experience and bridges the gap between our road and track cars – the DB9 and DBR9.”Equally at home on a twisting mountain circuit as on the open road, the DBS is a true thoroughbred. The Aston Martin DBS is a 6.0-liter V12 powered, race-bred, two-seater shaped by the aerodynamic demands of high performance, with an exquisite interior that marries beautifully hand-finished materials with the very latest in performance technology.A combination of elegant design, innovative manufacturing processes, race-derived materials and... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | JOHN CAREW WALLPAPERS ASTON VILLA | | 2008-04-04 02:09:18 | | JOHN CAREW Wallpaper, Profile and Biography
Full Name :
John Alieu Carew
Place and Date of birth (Nationality):
Lorenskog, Norway, September 5, 1979
Football playing position :
Striker
Football Club Career :
1997–1999 Valerenga
1999–2000 Rosenborg
2000–2004 Valencia
2003–2004 AS Roma (loan)
2004–2005 Besiktas
2005–2007 Lyon
2007– Aston Villa
John Carew Awards
Winner of Norwegian Football Cup 1997 with Valerenga
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| | Spied: 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | | 2008-04-02 07:08:00 | | Our spies had to be quick, but they still managed to catch the Aston Rapide! These are the best pictures yet of the exciting four-door saloon that has the forthcoming Porsche Panamera firmly in its sights.With stunning looks, V12 power and supercar performance it is set to be one of the most desirable saloons on the road.As you can see, the Rapide is heavily influenced by the DB9 and DBS coupes. With the same aggressive nose, high waistline and low sweeping roofline it’s much more rakis... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Aston Martin Rapide | | 2008-04-01 11:35:09 | | Our spies had to be quick, but they still managed to catch the Aston Rapide! These are the best pictures yet of the exciting four-door saloon that has the forthcoming Porsche Panamera firmly in its sights.With stunning looks, V12 power and supercar performance it is set to be one of the most desirable saloons on the road.As you can see, the Rapide is heavily influenced by the DB9 and DBS coupes. With the same aggressive nose, high waistline and low sweeping roofline it’s much more rakish than rivals such as the Maserati Quattroporte. However, a stretched wheelbase means that there will easily be room for four adults. Clearly visible on this testing mule is the panoramic glass roof. Stretching from the top of the windscreen to the rear window it will help give the cabin a light an airy feel. The Rapide is likely to use the same dashboard as the DB9, while in the rear will be two individual chairs, making the Aston a strict four-seater.Power will come from the firm’s powe... | | By: Super Cars | | |
| | Spied: 2009 Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS | | 2008-04-01 08:56:00 | | There are a dozen reasons to get out of the way of this Aston Martin prototype – it has a V12 engine under the bonnet!This is the first picture of the production version of the sensational Vantage RS, which was revealed in concept form last December.The roadgoing model will be powered by the firm’s Le Mans-derived 600bhp V12 powerplant, which will provide sensational performance.If early claims are delivered, the baby supercar will cover 0-62mph in only four seconds and sprint from 0-... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | Aston Martin Vantage GT2 | | 2008-03-31 06:59:42 | | Aston Martin Racing has officially unveiled the Vantage GT2. Its 4.3-litre V8 produces 500bhp and the Vantage GT2 weighs a mere 1200kg. That means it'll be quick, and it needs to be. The Vantage will have the unenviable task of taking on Porsche and Ferrari in the most competitive endurance racing...
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| | Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT2 | | 2008-03-30 03:24:34 | | The flexfuel-compatible Aston Martin Vantage GT2 that we first reported on back in January has finally been captured in the photo studio. Not surprisingly, it’s a looker. After all, the Vantage is a car that activates the pheromones in many a gearhead. Making it Le Mans Series-worthy just piles on the awesome. The car makes [...]... | | By: Mobile & Technology News | | |
| | Manchester United 4 - Aston Villa 0 | | 2008-03-29 23:31:00 | | Manchester United's deadly trifecta proved their mettle as they annihilated Aston Villa 4 goals to nothing in the English Premiership match last night at Old Trafford.
With two goals from Wayne Rooney and one goal each for Tevez and Ronaldo, Manchester United squad are getting closer and closer to defend their Premiership title.
Manchester United dominated the match from the get-go. Early in... | | By: Manchester United fan Blog | | |
| | Pics Aplenty: Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT2 | | 2008-03-29 05:31:00 | | The flexfuel-compatible Aston Martin Vantage GT2 that we first reported on back in January has finally been captured in the photo studio. Not surprisingly, it's a looker. After all, the Vantage is a car that activates the pheromones in many a gearhead. Making it Le Mans Series-worthy just piles on the awesome. The car makes its competition debut for James Watt Automotive on April 5 in the European Le Mans series at Barcelona, and it's also good to go for ALMS if any teams decide to take the plunge. Without further ado, have a look for yourself. We like the subtle Gulf colors -- who knew orange lipstick could be so pretty? If baby blue and orange doesn't do it for you, check out the menacing black car that participated in the Paul Ricard test session with the rest of the Aston racers. The phrase, "It's all good" applies here. ... | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Manchester United VS Aston Villa Preview | | 2008-03-28 00:23:00 | | Manchester United will be facing Aston Villa in this week end English Premier League match. On paper this seems going to be an easy ride, Aston Villa never won against United at Old Trafford since 1983, and hell, you all know how mediocre the United team was in the 80's. And also add to that, Aston Villa always lose against United since 2002.
But the reality is, Villa is the kind of mid-table... | | By: Manchester United fan Blog | | |
| | Aston Hybrid On the Way? | | 2008-03-11 06:06:46 | | Report: Aston looking to use Mercedes hybrid engines to combat emissions laws Could the Rapide be the first Aston hybrid?Aston Martin is looking to Mercedes hybrid technology to get around increasing emissions laws, it has been reported. Sports car manufacturers such as Porsche and Aston Martin are being forced to look at ways to lower the CO2 levels of their cars due to schemes like the new 25 Congestion Charge and new EU proposals. Aston doesnt have the financial clout to develop whole new powertrains and its own hybrid technology so it could now be looking to established manufacturers such as Mercedes for help. In December PistonHeads reported that the two carmakers were in talks and the result could be that Aston uses not only the hybrid tech but also smaller V6 and V8 engines. Last month Mercedes officials also reportedly visited Astons Gaydon facility. The suggestion is that Aston would use hybrid technology as a boost for the smaller motors to up their power. ... | | By: Auto News: Car Reviews, Car News, Car Shows | | |
| | Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS Concept | | 2008-03-09 11:47:00 | | At the official opening of Aston Martin’s first ever dedicated design center in Gaydon, Warwickshire, on Tuesday 11 December, Dr Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer, thrilled an audience of more than seven hundred VIP guests with a surprise unveiling of a stunning new 600 bhp performance concept car; the V12 Vantage RS.The V12 Vantage RS concept is based on Aston Martin’s critically acclaimed V8 Vantage coupe, but the company’s design and engineering team have fully exploited the design flexibility of their unique VH architecture and the motor sport development of their 6.0 liter V12 engine to create a dramatic and production feasible concept car focused on extreme performance and dynamics.In a speech to the assembled guests, Ulrich Bez said: “Over the last five years, we have established a reputation for presenting fully functional, feasible concept cars, and the V12 Vantage RS is no exception. We will listen with interest to feedback on this concept and, as ever, if there is ... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Aston Martin V8 Vantage RS in Mako Blue | | 2008-02-26 16:11:00 | | Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage RS Concept has a new colour. Mako Blue is it, and it was chosen out of numerous names suggested by interested public members. When the car was unveiled by Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez last December, he called on the public to send names they thought would suit the colour of the concept.One such quick-thinking world citizen was Mat Wilson whose name was the one picked. Wilson said: “The name came to me instantly, when I first saw the car. There is a distinct parallel between the shark and the car – both being the fastest of their kind.†Mako is the Maori word for Blue Lightning, which Aston Martin reckon is perfectly suited to their 600 bhp/ 447kW 6.0-litre V12. Indeed the car is said to be the fastest Aston Martin to ever come out with that badge on its sleeve.Press ReleaseThe newly housed Aston Martin Design team has selected a name for the colour of the company’s V12 Vantage RS concept car, after inviting suggestions from the public at the openi... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Aston Martin And Mercedes Looking To Collaborate | | 2008-02-11 12:30:55 | | It's hard to be an independent automaker in today's wild world. As an independent automaker Aston Martin is proving with the Rapide that it is trying to rebuild the British marque with plenty of good models to come. Surely such a small company cannot do much alone. For this reason Aston Martin is looking to collaborate with Mercedes.Autocar reports that Aston and Mercedes could collaborate on various technologies, from sharing engines to producing all new models. Manufacturing parts such engines, climate control units, and electrical architectures individually would be costly, which is why a deal with Mercedes for this purpose would be just right.The Aston engines still comes from its former parent Ford, and borrowing engines from Mercedes in the near future could help the automaker. It is interesting to see this legendary brand evolving independently through various ventures like this.... | | By: Car Freaks Blog | | |
| | The Spy Who Loveseat: Aston Martin DB6 sofa | | 2008-02-06 15:02:02 | | Filed under: Etc., Aston Martin, Lifestyle
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Chances are unless you were a character in an Ian Flemming novel, you’ve never spent time in the trunk of an Aston Martin DB6. That could change for a lucky few customers thanks to the master craftsmen at Aston Martin Heritage Designs, who have crafted [...]... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Excessive-Speed Aston Martin, Ford GT Impound Lot | | 2008-02-03 05:59:00 | | A 2006 Aston Martin and a Ford GT racing down a highway, startling drivers as they weaved in and out of traffic at high speed, that was what you can see at one of James Bond's movies.No doubt, it was right of Bond.But this was not an action movie -- it was the Trans Canada Highway Friday about 8:30 p.m. And now two expensive high performance cars are cooling off in an impound lot. The drivers, who were pulled over by Saanich police outside the Red Lion Inn, are prohibited from driving for 15 days. They have also been issued violation tickets for driving without due care and attention, which carries a $368 fine.A driver who called 911 was passed by the speeding cars as he came onto the Trans Canada Highway at Millstream Road. He watched them fly down the highway, until they were forced to slow down near the merge lane of the Old Island Highway.The sports cars twisted and turned through traffic lanes until they were free again to race down the highway into town. Stopped by a red light at... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Aston Martin to return to ALMS GT1 in 2008 with Bell Motorsports | | 2008-01-30 14:01:51 | | Filed under: Motorsports, Aston Martin
It was less than entertaining to watch the Corvettes race themselves in the GT1 class year, void of any competition from the Aston Martin teams that left the series to race exclusively in Europe. It was a shame, since the GT1 class has always been one of the best to watch. [...]... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Mansory package for Aston DB9 is all show, no extra go | | 2008-01-23 03:01:53 | | Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Convertibles, Sports/GTs, Aston Martin
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When Mansory hit us with its modified Aston Martin V8 Vantage, we bemoaned the lack of any serious performance upgrades. Unfortunately, although it’s more visually pleasing than its stab at the Vanquish, Mansory’s take on the DB9 adopts the same [...]... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Spy Shots: Aston Martin Rapide on ice | | 2008-01-22 23:01:19 | | Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Aston Martin
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Spy photographers have officially found Aston Martin’s preferred location for sub-zero testing. Following two spy shots of the new four-door Rapide filling up, we have this new batch of snaps showing the Rapide auditioning for a [...]... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Spy shots: Aston Martin DBS Volante | | 2008-01-21 20:01:49 | | Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Aston Martin
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Somewhere in the Swedish boonies there’s a stunning burgundy mule testing its wares in the snow: the Aston Martin DBS convertible. Differing from its hardtopped sibling in only its roofline and side [...]... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Aston Martin V12 Vanquish replica | | 2008-01-14 06:49:29 | | In our day-to-day, we come across a fair number of replicars. Some are especially convincing, while others are just plain bonkers. Far more so than the Miata-based AMX07 we brought you back in 2006, this Aston Martin V12 Vanquish replica could have had us fooled.
Made by Ontario, Canada-based Exclusive Motor Cars, this Aston replica is [...]... | | By: Mobile & Technology News | | |
| | Aston Martin DBR9 in Gulf Livery | | 2008-01-11 13:19:00 | | Last year at Le Mans Aston Martin won, while 30 years ago Gulf Oil was able to mark its first Le Mans victory into its history books. Since both companies have something to prove this year they have decided to cooperate resulting in a smoking hot Aston Martin CBR9 race car in the classic and world famouss Gulf Oil racing colours. The numbers on the side of the car are arguably the best, namely 007 and 009. “This is arguably the most important year ever for Gulf in motorsport.The coming together of two great automotive names, for what I hope will be a long and fruitful partnership,” said Alain Dujean, Gulf Oil vice president international. David Richards, chairman of Aston Martin, said: “Endurance racing is engrained in the heritage of both Gulf and Aston Martin and we have also both been intrinsically linked through Le Mans for many decades.”... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | Mustang-based Aston Vanquishes other replicas | | 2008-01-11 05:01:52 | | Filed under: Aftermarket, Sports/GTs, Aston Martin
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In our day-to-day, we come across a fair number of replicars. Some are especially convincing, while others are just plain bonkers. Far more so than the Miata-based AMX07 we brought you back in 2006, this Aston Martin V12 Vanquish replica could have [...]... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Aston Martin Vantage GT2 Racing Car Reveal | | 2008-01-07 09:17:00 | | Aston Martin Racing revealed the first official sketch pics of the new green model Vantage GT2 racing car, running on either standard race fuel or E85 bioethanol.Known as the Vantage GT2, the new car is based on the V8 engined Aston Martin Vantage road car.The new car will mean Aston Martin is the only manufacturer to offer cars in every GT racing category: GT1 – DBR9; GT2 – Vantage GT2; GT3 – DBRS9; GT4 – Vantage N24.And it's the first time Aston Martin Racing to design a car run on either standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol, after the successfully converting a standard Aston Martin DBRS9 to run on E85."The new Vantage GT2 completes our product portfolio for 2008 with competitive cars now available in every category. Thanks to our experience with the DBRS9, we have been able to develop a bio-ethanol fuelled version, which will be eligible to compete in an increasing number of series now accommodating this greener fuel, including the American Le Mans Series.", Robin Brundle,... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Aston Martin Racing Reveals Vantage GT2 Illustration | | 2008-01-05 06:17:00 | | Aston Martin Racing has revealed the first impressions of its new GT2 racing car. Known as the Vantage GT2, the new car is based on the V8 engined Aston Martin Vantage road car. The new car will mean Aston Martin is the only manufacturer to offer cars in every GT racing category: GT1 – DBR9; GT2 – Vantage GT2; GT3 – DBRS9; GT4 – Vantage N24. For the first time, Aston Martin Racing is designing this car to run on either standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol (where regulations allow). In 2007, Aston Martin Racing successfully converted a standard DBRS9 to run on E85. Robin Brundle, Aston Martin Racing’s new managing director, said: “The new Vantage GT2 completes our product portfolio for 2008 with competitive cars now available in every category. Thanks to our experience with the DBRS9, we have been able to develop a bio-ethanol fuelled version, which will be eligible to compete in an increasing number of series now accommodating this greener fuel, including the American Le Mans Series.” Aston Martin chairman, David Richards, will be announcing Aston Martin Racing’s 2008 plans at the Autosport International show on Thursday 10 January at 10.45 am.... | | By: Car Tuning Styling | | |
| | New Concept Car: Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT2 | | 2008-01-04 18:09:00 | | Since opening its first design studio last month, Marek Reichman and his team have been busy. And now Aston Martin Racing has revealed the first impressions of its new GT2 racing car, a new addition which will make Aston Martin the sole manufacturer to offer cars in every GT racing category.Known as the Vantage GT2, the new car is based on the V8 engined Aston Martin Vantage road car but features a more aggressive (and vented) hood, an air intake recessed below the gaping grille, bulging wheel arches subtly concealing a wider track and a slew of carbon fiber additions. For the first time, Aston Martin Racing is designing this car to run on either standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol from the outset instead of adapting the car to run on the greener fuel as it did last year with the DBRS9. ... | | By: My Blog | | |
| | | Aston Martin unveils V12 Vantage RS | | 2007-12-16 16:12:40 | | At the official opening of Aston Martin’s first ever dedicated design centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire, on Tuesday 11 December, DR Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer, thrilled an audience of more than seven hundred VIP guests with a surprise unveiling of a stunning new 600bhp performance concept car; the V12 Vantage RS.
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage [...]... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Aston Martin opens new Design Studio | | 2007-12-16 15:12:40 | | Aston Martin’s new design studio cements the company’s reputation as one of the world’s most technologically sophisticated sports car manufacturers. Design is one of Aston Martin’s core values, and the new Studio, located in a world class building adjacent to Aston Martin’s manufacturing and engineering centre at Gaydon in Warwickshire, integrates the process into the [...]... | | By: Car O Focus | | |
| | Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS Concept Uncover | | 2007-12-14 08:45:00 | | Aston Martin has unveiled a new performance concept car - the V12 Vantage RS, revealing in front of 700 guests at the opening of the company's new dedicated design centre.The Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS is based on Aston's current V8 Vantage coupe. And the RS produces a monstrous 600bhp (448kW) and weighs in at just under 1600kg. This gives the car a power-to-weight ratio of 375bhp (280kW) per ton, which makes it the fastest accelerating car ever built by the company, capable of reaching 100km/h in 4 seconds, and 160km/h in 8.5.Aston says the aggressive styling is partly down to functionality; the rear spoiler rises automatically at high speeds to increase down force and the front bumper features cooling ducts for the carbon ceramic brakes.The carbon fibre front splitter helps to balance down force also and as on the Aston Martin DBS, the bonnet and boot lid have also been moulded in carbon fibre.Design Director Marek Reichman said, "Much of Aston Martin's recent success has come fr... | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Aston Martin Vantage RS Concept - O meu AM :) | | 2007-12-13 11:37:00 | | Até borboletas senti no estômago quando vi esta notícia acompanhada por estas fotos! I am in love! :) Não esquecendo umas boas razões como por exemplo, um V12 com 600cvs, e menos de 1600kg de peso! Prodrive, obrigado por teres comprado parte da AM... Obrigado mesmo!... | | By: Quatro rodas e um volante! | | |
| | Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS Concept: lo mejor de lo mejor | | 2007-12-12 09:32:17 | | Aston Martin estuvo trabajando duro y, luego de un largo período en el taller y de cientos de bocetos tirados a la basura, ahora puede presentarnos esta maravilla color azul que ven en las imágenes. Se trata de un prototipo basado en el inigualable Vantage, pero podemos decir que mucho más poderoso: deléitense con el [...]... | | By: Coches 2.0 | | |
| | Aston Affirms Bond Sticks With DBS | | 2007-12-11 21:57:32 | | Don't worry about old James Bond. Since he ditched his suits for a Speedo and took on a blond 'do, it's been rumored that he'd switch driving machines again--particularly since former Aston Martin owners at Ford have other vehicles they'd like to "prominently place" on movie screens everywhere.But for the new Bond movie in development--tagged only Bond 22 for now as a title is yet undecided--Daniel Craig will, once again, pilot an Aston DBS. Craig's first Bond flick, 2006's Casino Royale, saw him jet around in the Aston supercar for the first time, setting a Guinness record for "most cannon rolls in a car" at the same time. In that stunt, Aston reminds us, stuntman Adam Kirley rolled the DBS seven times for the cameras. (And we swore it was CGI!)Bond's former Astons include the DB5 from 1964's Goldfinger, which features ejector seats and rockets. More recently, the Vanquish appeared in DIe Another Day.The new Bond film isn't due until November of 2008, giving the community in... | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | First Drive: 2008 Aston Martin DBS.Be James Bond at 191 mph | | 2007-10-21 16:38:02 | | Low, sleek and yet self-consciously aggressive, the 2008 Aston Martin DBS is the ultimate expression of the contemporary Aston Martin.The 2008 Aston Martin DBS is the car that Aston CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez describes as "thunder and lightning." Aston Martin must achieve the prestige of Ferrari to survive as an influential manufacturer of sports cars, and that means the DBS must measure up against the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.A Surprising StartFor the DBS, Aston Martin presents you with a plastic controller topped with a crystal, described as an ECU — Emotion Control Unit. (Well, it'll be stainless steel and a sapphire if you actually pay the $265,000.) It slots into the center of the starter button, which then glows warmly red as the 5,935cc V12 comes to life.This is the same Ford-designed engine featured in the DB9, still assembled by hand in Cologne, Germany. It's been slightly revised for the DBS, and the changes include a taller 10.9:1 compression ratio and a bypass valve in the intake tract that opens at 5,500 rpm to admit more air into the engine at peak rpm. The upshot of this is a 60-horsepower hike in power from the DB9's 450-hp calibration to 510 hp at 6,500 rpm. The torque output remains unchanged at 420 pound-feet, available at 5,750 rpm.The deep, rich tone from the V12 engine is instantly familiar, now a signature of Aston Martin. Reach out for the shift lever of the six-speed manual transmission (an automated sequential manual will be available later), and slot into 1st gear. The shift action is heavy, as you would expect from a rear-mounted transaxle required to process so much power, yet it's precise and manageable, while the clutch action is light and linear. The DBS might be powerful, but it's not intimidating.... | | By: AutoBeat | blog Auto news, reviews, concepts, auto | | |
| | Mansory puso sus manos en el Aston Martin V8 Vantage | | 2007-10-17 20:36:22 | | Todo lo que lleve el nombre de Aston Martin es maravilloso, y no estoy siendo objetivo con esta afirmación, puedo considerarme un gran fanático de la marca. Fanático de sus imágenes solamente ya que no tengo uno de sus modelos reales en mi cochera, aunque sí puedo deleitarme cuando prendo mi computadora con un fondo [...]... | | By: Coches 2.0 | | |
| | Aston Martin in Bond COOLest Car!!! | | 2007-10-15 14:00:00 | | Aston Martin in Bond COOLest Car!!!
The MI:6 agent has cooled others' heels yet again!! The Aston Martin with a James Bond label was voted as the coolest car in a survey conducted by Coolbrands. The automobile major beat other heavy weight brands like Apple's iPod, Google's YouTube...... Most of the top twenty were internet, games majors. Yet the car company surpassed all of them, probably... | | By: Gadgets in Movies Galore | | |
| | Aston Martin at IAA 2007 | | 2007-09-21 14:48:00 | | <!--google_ad_client = "pub-3553045953310616";google_ad_width = 468;google_ad_height = 60;google_ad_format = "468x60_as";google_ad_type = "image";//2007-08-20: VP_postgoogle_ad_channel = "9937072022";google_ui_features = "rc:10";//-->Aston Martin at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) 2007 in Frankfurt, GermanyFamous girls Cars Formula 1 Music Travel Games Tuning trgovina V-powerforum... | | By: V-power [fast cars, hot girls...] | | |
| | El Aston Martin DBS2008: un auto de película. | | 2007-09-11 05:57:47 | | La legendaria casa británica Aston Martin, hoy propiedad de David Richards, se ha decidido. Será finalmente lanzada al mercado la versión “de calle” del increíble misil sobre ruedas que supiera utilizar el agente James Bond en su último film “Casino Royale”.
El modelo en cuestión es el DBS nacido de la unión de dos anteriores productos [...]... | | By: Coches 2.0 | | |
| | Aston Martin DB9S - From Project Kahn | | 2007-08-30 15:04:37 | | Imagine yourself in this situation:
It’s early 2006. You make a low six-figure income, have a nice house, family, and a couple of decent cars. You decide it’s time to treat yourself, and you really want an Aston Martin DB9. You pick one up at your closest Aston dealer and love it. Only months later, Aston [...]... | | By: AutomoBlog.net | | |
| | Aston Martin DBS Wallpapers | | 2007-08-24 15:34:36 | | After I wrote about the Aston Martin DBS a few weeks ago, some new high-resolution photos came through. proving to be some of the most beautiful car wallpapers available. Some of my favorites are available below; click on the picture for the high-resolution version.
Check out CarWalls.com for [...]... | | By: AutomoBlog.net | | |
| | | | Aston Martin DBS co-stars in newest Bond flick : 2008 | | 2007-07-28 17:48:25 | | The latest James Bond movie, Casino Royale, is set to open this week with Daniel Craig portraying the suave British spy for the first time. Of course what would a Bond movie be without a bevy of Bond girls? For Casino Royale, sexy French actress Eva Green is Vesper Lynd and sultry Italian Caterina Murino is Solange. But one other “co-star” is just as sexy and head-turning – the 2008 Aston... | | By: Car, Car Purchase, Buy Car , Car Insurence all abo | | |
| | 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Car Review | | 2007-07-24 01:17:00 | | 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Car ReviewBy Siree ChamberlainKBB Editors' Notes: In a consumer economy driven---at least to a certain extent---by tax cuts extended to the super wealthy, the uptick in luxury and exotic car sales won't constitute much of a surprise. Managers of the venerable British franchise, Aston Martin, have taken note and moved aggressively in broadening Aston's offerings---previously limited to the outgoing Vanquish S and DB9---to include a two-place coupe (and upcoming roadster) designed to capture the eye of the 911 prospect. The end result, the V8 Vantage, constitutes a beautiful blend of traditional Aston design cues with an unexpected dose of athleticism.What's Significant About This: Today's V8 Vantage is a clean-sheet approach to a Sports/GT. Benefiting from an all-new platform and V8 drivetrain, the tightly-drawn two-seater supplies the Aston prospect with an "entry level" choice while providing Aston Martin and its dealers with a better business model. The Vantage is expected to constitute approximately two-thirds of Aston's sales volume.You'll Like This Car If: If you enjoy a classic combination of sensuous sheetmetal and a well-connected chassis, the V8 Vantage won't disappoint. Its 4.3-liter V8 is a visceral yet viable piece of machinery, offering performance more accessible than its $115K price point might suggest. In contrast to the Vantage's day-in, day-out capability, the performance parameters demonstrated by many of its more exotic brethren (Porsche 911 Turbo, Ferrari F430) are not as accessible, often requiring a private track to properly demonstrate and/or enjoy.You May Not Like This Car If: If your dream coach is one capable of carrying you, a companion and two weeks' worth of luggage, the V8 Vantage will disappoint. Its interior is generous within the context of the genre, and it does offer space for two (reasonably) well outfitted travelers, but don't press the V8 into service for runs to the airport or Home D... | | By: Car Buying Tips To Save You Money | | |
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