Aston Martin One-77 Leaked Images
October 29, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Finally the Aston Martin One-77 supercar images have leaked out on the internet despite Aston Martin’s effort to keep the car under cover.
From the images, the Aston Martin One-77 features classic Aston Martin front grille, large side air vents and air intakes under the headlamps possibly to cool the front air brakes.
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Aston Martin Vantage GT2 Official Images
Early this year, we were presented with an illustration of the Vantage GT2 by Aston Martin Racing but today, we could see the actual images of the Vantage 2 which were released on the internet prior to its race debut for James Watts Automotive at the first round of the European Le Mans Series at Barcelona on 5 April.
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Aston Martin Rapide
March 9, 2008 by Admin · 2 Comments
Aston Martin has announced that they will collaborate with its Austria based partner, Magna Steyr, to build the new 4-door Aston Martin Rapide sports car.
The Rapide will be built at Magna Steyr plant in Graz, Austria. The new Aston Martin Rapide is expected to go into production late 2009 with 2,000 units to be sold annually.
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Mansory Aston Martin DB9/Volante
Mansory, car tuner from Germany, has come up with the DB9 coupe and Volante that look sportier and as good as the Aston Martin DBS.
Among the exterior features of the Mansory Aston Martin DB9/Volante are new front spoiler, integrated daytime running lights and driving lights, 5-stripes chromed grille intake, 6-stripes main light weight main radiator grille, new side skirts, aerodynamic rear spoiler and fully chromed stainless steel integrated sport exhaust tips
Apart from the above, the Mansory Aston Martin DB9/Volante is fitted with Brembo brake package consisting of 6-piston aluminium fixed calipers and vented perforated 405 x 32 mm discs at the front, and 4-piston aluminium fixed calipers and vented perforated 405 x 28 mm discs at the rear. The suspension system has also been upgraded with sport performance springs which lowered the car by 25 mm.
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Aston Martin DBR9
January 12, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
Aston Martin is ready to defend their Le Mans title after their impressive performance last year. Gulf Oil meanwhile, manage to achieve their first victory at the Le Mans 30 years ago.
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Aston Martin Vantage GT2
January 6, 2008 by Admin · 2 Comments
The new Aston Martin Vantage GT2 first impression image was recently introduced by Aston Martin Racing and it is based on the Aston Martin Vantage road car which is powered by a V8 engine.
With the introduction of the Aston Martin Vantage GT2, Aston Martin will be the only car manufacturer that has cars in every GT racing category i.e. the GT1 – DBR9; GT2 – Vantage GT2; GT3 – DBRS9; GT4 – Vantage N24.
It was reported that the Aston Martin Vantage GT2 could run on either standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol (where regulations allow). The engine that runs with E85 shouldn’t be a problem to Aston Martin because they manage to convert a standard DBRS9 to run on E85 in 2007.
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 V12 Vantage RS Concept
December 26, 2007 by Admin · Leave a Comment
The 600 bhp Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS Concept was revealed at the official opening of Aston Martin’s first ever dedicated design center in Gaydon, Warwickshire on 11 December 2007.
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS Concept is based on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage coupe, but was modified by Aston Martin’s design and engineering team for extreme performance and dynamics.
The V12 Vantage RS Concept is powered by a 600 bhp 6.0-liter engine which features a dry sump lubrication system, tuned length exhaust manifolds, forged pistons and steel con-rods, revised lift and duration camshafts and modified cylinder heads. The car achieved maximum power at 6,250 rpm and the maximum torque of 509 lb-ft at 5,000 rpm.
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2008 Aston Martin DBS
Last year I’ve posted about the Aston Martin DBS that was used in the James Bond movie, Casino Royale. This year Aston Martin will unveil the new Aston Martin DBS at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on 16 August 2007.
The Aston Martin DBS will be powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine and is a race-oriented, two-seater supercar with aerodynamically designed and equipped with the very latest in performance technology. The engine is hand-assembled at Aston Martin’s engine facility in Cologne, Germany.
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Aston Martin Sold for $848 million by Ford
To help with it’s Turaround, Ford Motor Co. has sold a controlling stake in the Aston Martin brand to racing mogul David Richards, John Sinders and Investment Dar and Adeem Investment Co. an international companies based in Kuwait for $848 million. The actual values of Aston Martin is at $925 million whereby Ford still keep a $77 million stake in the company..
David Richard is founder and chairman of Prodrive, a racing and automotive technology company that have long-standing ties with Aston Martin. Meanwhile John Sinders is an Aston Martin collector, enthusiast and racing backer. Aston Martin, by the way, is the sports car brand used in almost all James Bond movie.
I thought it was only Proton who faces this kind of problem but it looks like a giant autmotive company like Ford face similar problem. Maybe they should learn from their Japanese counterparts 
