First Aston Martin Rapide rolls off production line

Aston Martin is celebrating a new era after its first four-door Rapide sports cars rolled off the production line, headed for 125 showrooms in 34 countries.

Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Rapide is Aston Martin's first four-door coupe since the Lagonda went out of production in 1989. It features sexy styling, bi-xenon headlights (with integrated LED sidelights and direction indicators), and clear LED taillights.

The elegant Rapide, functional yet luxurious, provides space for up to four adults combined with an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins. A 301 litre luggage compartment affords generous space for belongings for all four passengers, creating an Aston Martin which can be enjoyed on any occasion, anytime, anywhere. At the heart of the Rapide lies an evocative engine providing effortless power and torque: a hand-built 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 470 bhp (477 PS / 350 kW) with peak power being delivered at 6000 rpm and 600 Nm (443 lb.ft) peak torque at 5000 rpm. A specifically tuned six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission features as standard, allowing the driver to change gear automatically or manually via the steering column-mounted magnesium paddles.

The base price for the Rapide is $199,950. Just 666 examples are coming to the United States.






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New Four-Door Sports Car Officially Joins British Marque's Product Line-Up

Gaydon, Warwickshire, 7 May 2010. A new chapter in Aston Martin's modern era has officially begun; with the first four-door Rapide sports cars leaving the Aston Martin Rapide Plant (AMRP) for delivery to eagerly awaiting customers.

Following a warm reception from customers and media observers alike, the Rapide is now set to reach customers and Aston Martin's 125 showrooms in 34 countries over the coming weeks.

First shown in 2006 in concept form at the Detroit Auto Show, the Rapide project received an immediate green light from Aston Martin's new shareholders in mid-2007 following the sale of the marque by the Ford Motor Company. In a little over two years, Aston Martin's dedicated design and engineering teams have delivered a new car from the ground up.

In parallel with making the Rapide a reality, Aston Martin and its specialist automotive partner, Magna Steyr created a state of the art facility to ensure the Aston Martin Rapide achieves the same exacting standards set by the marque's model line-up at Aston Martin's headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The result is a plant that combines the very latest technology with time-honoured craftsmanship.

From the preparation of Rapide's bonded aluminium body frame, to the painstaking six-stage painting process where nine coats of paint are applied making Aston Martin's paint finish the best in class, to the trim shop where highly-skilled craftspeople shape and stitch 10 of the finest leather hides to create the Rapide's magnificently upholstered interior, the AMRP is a centre of automotive excellence.

Unveiled in production form at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009 to worldwide acclaim, the Aston Martin Rapide encapsulates the values of Aston Martin in a four-door sports car with unrivalled performance, extremely high levels of craftsmanship and exceptionally elegant design. The Rapide is a car to savour and share, an expressive sports grand tourer that extends the Aston Martin experience to an entire family, a group of colleagues or other performance enthusiasts. Beauty, power and practicality have never been presented so seductively.

The elegant Rapide, functional yet luxurious, provides space for up to four adults combined with an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins. A 301 litre luggage compartment affords generous space for belongings for all four passengers, creating an Aston Martin which can be enjoyed on any occasion, anytime, anywhere. At the heart of the Rapide lies an evocative engine providing effortless power and torque: a hand-built 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 470 bhp (477 PS / 350 kW) with peak power being delivered at 6000 rpm and 600 Nm (443 lb.ft) peak torque at 5000 rpm. A specifically tuned six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission features as standard, allowing the driver to change gear automatically or manually via the steering column-mounted magnesium paddles.

The Rapide is on sale now via Aston Martin's global dealership network.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coming To America

Aston Martin will launch its V12 Vantage in the U.S. . Although Aston Martin did not previously intend to offer the V12 Vantage in the U.S. market, the automaker is now reportedly planning a fourth quarter introduction for 2010. The V12 Vantage was launched in Europe in 2009, becoming Aston Martin’s smallest model by size.

The Carbon Black V12 Vantage starts with the standard car's 510-horsepower, 420 pount-feet of torque, 6.0-liter V-12 engine to deliver the usual 190-mph top speed and 4.2-second 0-60 mph times. But then it gets its namesake black paint color, carbon fiber mesh-backed side strakes, 10-spoke alloy wheels, a bright-finish grille and front parking sensors.

Inside, the Obsidian Black leather swathes its lucky owners while a 700-watt sound system engulfs the senses.

Aston is planning its first deliveries in the fourth quarter of this year, at an estimated price of $180,000-$200,000.

Source:Aston Martin




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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Confirmed for the Americas

* Aston Martin's most exhilarating sports car comes to the North and South American market in an exclusive production run
* Fastest and most agile Vantage ever; ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage range
* Purposeful, striking and functional styling signalling performance capabilities
* Available as a limited Carbon Black special edition from launch

Gaydon, 7 May 2010 - In response to unprecedented customer demand, Aston Martin has confirmed that the V12 Vantage – the most potent production sports car in the marque's 96-year history - will be made available in North and South America from later this year.

Based on the hugely successful V8 Vantage, the V12 Vantage features a 6.0 litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 420 lb ft (570 Nm) of torque with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h) and a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 4.2 seconds.

Originally launched in 2009, the V12 Vantage has quickly established itself as a firm favourite with enthusiasts and media observers alike, winning a series of accolades and praise around the world and proving a huge sales success for the British marque.

Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said: "This is the ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage range, combining our most agile model with our most powerful engine. It represents the definitive Aston Martin driving experience; providing spectacular performance to ensure a dynamically thrilling drive in a highly exclusive package."

Although the originally small anticipated level of demand from the Americas meant that the car would not be homologated for the market, unprecedented demand from customers prompted an engineering study into potential feasibility; with the strict brief that any changes could not impact on the overall design of the car. Now just six months later, a series of engineering refinements have been introduced to satisfy the specific requirements of the American market.

Benefiting from the modular nature of the VH architecture, the Aston Martin engineering team were able to review the virtual and physical testing data for all modern era Aston Martins. Following this study a detailed Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) analysis resulted in the development of an alternative load transfer path, incorporating an innovative version of the structure at the front of the car, which now satisfies North and South American requirements.

Aston Martin Chief Commercial Officer, Michael van der Sande commented: "We are very pleased to be able to respond to customer demand and launch this car in the Americas – still our biggest market globally.

"This illustrates one of Aston Martin's key strengths – the ability to act quickly and turn concepts and ideas into reality, giving our customers what they want."

For launch in the Americas, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage will also be available in a highly desirable and strictly limited Carbon Black special edition.

This new special edition adds a typically understated flair to V12 Vantage. On the exterior, the car features a bespoke Carbon Black metallic paint with a subtle metallic twist to create a deep rich patina; painstakingly created through a hand painting process taking 50 man hours. The iconic Aston Martin side strake has been fashioned from real carbon fibre backed by a black mesh and complimented with gloss black 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels. A bright finished grille and front parking sensors (normally an option) complete the exterior detailing.

Inside, owners will be greeted to swathes of Obsidian Black leather highlighted with a contrast silver coarse stitch all hand stitched by the craftspeople at Gaydon – Aston Martin's global headquarters in England. Also featured are a Piano black facia trim, centre stack and centre console, anodised black tread plates and unique sill plaques build on the carbon theme. The normally optional Aston Martin 700w Premium Audio System is delivered as standard equipment.

Designed for the focused driver, every component of the V12 Vantage has been honed with pure driving enjoyment in mind. Benefiting from race-developed materials and components; performance and agility have been tuned to perfection.

The latest incarnation of the Vantage family has been designed to provide a unique character, appealing to different driver tastes and complementing the other models in the current Aston Martin line-up.
Visually enticing, the V12 Vantage expresses its performance potential through its purposeful stance created by enhanced aerodynamic and cooling aids optically widening the car, while retaining traditional understated Aston Martin design. Equally inviting, the cosseting interior permits the driver to extract maximum performance ability from the car while also enjoying customary levels of Aston Martin comfort on longer journeys. High levels of power and torque are available at all engine speeds making the V12 Vantage responsive and tractable in any driving situation.

The V12 Vantage is as at home on the track as it is on the road; last year as the final engineering durability test for the car, a near-standard specification V12 Vantage competed in the gruelling Nürburgring 24-hour race driving to a class victory at the hands representatives from the company's engineering team, including CEO Dr Ulrich Bez. A similar V12 Vantage is set to compete in the 2010 race on 15/16 May.

The V12 Vantage is built at Aston Martin's global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire joining the DBS, DB9 and V8 Vantage model lines which are built in the state-of-the-art production facility combining hi-tech manufacturing processes with traditional hand-craftsmanship.

The V12 Vantage is available to order now and deliveries to the Americas are expected to commence during quarter four 2010 with prices to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

2010 Edo Aston Martin DBS high performance

Edo Aston Martin DBS high 2010

High performance ability achievement was tackled first. It was agreed that 517 hp and 570 Nm (420 ft-lb) are not absolutely enough. The agent ascendancy assemblage was adapted via software recalibration. Thanks to a new aerial achievement bankrupt system, appropriate catalytic converters and aerial breeze air filters, ability achievement was added to an absorbing 550 hp and 600 Nm (442 ft-lb). This is abundant ability to advance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 abnormal and abide on to a top acceleration of 320 km/h (199 mph). As a amount of assumption all modifications performed by edo antagonism are calibrated and absolute on a dynamometer. This way the accurate ability achievement can be documented.

The aerial achievement bankrupt system, which was distinctively advised for the edo Aston Martin DBS, incorporates butterfly valves acceptance it to aftermath a fantastically affluent and aureate sound. They added advice access the British affluence coupe's ability and torque output. The bankrupt comes with a programmable ascendancy arrangement that monitors backpressure central the bankrupt and opens the 70 mm butterfly valves back a pre-determined akin of backpressure is exceeded. The different advantage of this arrangement is that it provides acceptable torque at low agent speeds after sacrificing top end horsepower. The bankrupt arrangement is fabricated from stainless animate and the chromed bankrupt tips accentuate the affected design. The disciplinarian can acclimatize the complete of the edo Aston Martin DBS at any time application a alien control.

2010 Aston Martin One-77 Super Sport

2010 Aston Martin One-77 Fast Car

Until the maximum speed recorded by the super sport of the firm stood at Gaydon, specifically (but you must be precise when it comes to that point), 321.8 kilometers per hour The latest tests were conducted in southern Europe come to shutter the original performance pieces. And again underlines Aston Martin, the weather was not optimal, blamed a capricious wind.

This has not prevented the Aston Martin One-77 to sign a blistering speed with 354.86 km / h on the meter, a threshold speed never before achieved by a model of the British brand. Confirmation, at last there was doubt, a V12 7.3 l freeing some 700 hp sends timber. Now the engineers at Gaydon will address new dynamic tests before delivery of the magnificent One-77 will start in the middle of next year. But to get a different idea of the potential of this radical two-seater coupe, also be expected to know more about this version specially devoted to grind some mythical track.

2009 Aston Martin Cygnet Concept Wallpaper and pictures

2009 Aston Martin Cygnet Concept wallpaper

2009 Aston Martin Cygnet Concept pictures

2009 Aston Martin Cygnet Concept interior Wallpaper

2009 Aston Martin Lagonda Concept

Aston Martin Lagonda Concept view angel

Aston Martin affluence biking agent's capital ambition Lagonda'yı launched in developing markets such as China and Russia to accept a say. This archetypal will again bazaar the 'Rapide' archetypal to a altered area afterpiece to become a sports coupe, rather than a 'Grand Tourer' and was advised in the appearance of four demography a affluence crossover.

As a aftereffect of this architecture apparatus concern, 22''lik advanced auto and a behemothic in admeasurement to accept a grid. Cars is the aboriginal appear photos of arresting beard collapsed roof and the accommodation of the A and B cavalcade Saab 9-X Bio Hybrid abstraction model'll accessory the beyond of the tool, the aerial body, splayed on the fender and the rear section, beautiful architecture is alteration that abstraction immediately.

2009 Aston Martin Lagonda Concept side view

The car's autogenous is absolutely ample and adequate abundant for continued trips gives arch and leg distance. Affluence autogenous of the designer, is already a actual accepted abstraction archetypal in 2006 and Citroen C-Metis who accept formed for Steven Platt. The use of high-quality covering and materials, as able-bodied as netal about her little eyes used. Lagonda concept, categorical in 1993, the aforementioned artist Callum Moray abstraction car is alien at the fair looks like. Aston Martin aggregation Lagonda, Rapide archetypal as altered from the archetypal has become a crossover.

2009 Aston Martin DB9 Volante

2009 Aston Martin DB9 Volante front view

The 2009 archetypal year brings some nice improvements to the already amazing DB9. The autogenous receives an adapted bespoke centermost animate and college affection sun visors agnate to those begin in the DBS supercar, and the aeronautics arrangement is upgraded to a 30GB Hard Disk Drive blazon replacing the DVD-based arrangement ahead offered. Under the bonnet, is abundant bigger account with added compression and revised agent administration software for the 6.0L V12, as able-bodied as upgraded electronics for the Touchtronic automated transmission. Aiguille application increases from 449 to 470 and torque is up to 443lb-ft from 420. In accession to the agitative new aiguille achievement figures, the ability bandage has been broadened and ability commitment is smoother and added actual throughout the rev range. The DB9 pictured actuality is presented in adult Ghilies Green over Sandstorm and accomplished with amber veneers, perforated covering seating, ablaze accomplishment grill, and more.

2009 Aston Martin DB9 Volante dashboard

Heated Front Seats, First Aid Kit, Compact Disc Changer, Warranty, GPS Aeronautics System, HomeLink, Sirius Satellite Radio, Rear parking sensors, 19-inch wheels, Ipod connection, Aerial Spec Alarm, Contemporary Covering Colour, Contemporary Hood Colour, Ablaze Accomplishment Grille, Amber Door Cappings, Front Stone Guards, Perforated Covering Seat Inserts, 700W Premium Audio, Bluetooth Telephone Preparation, Front Parking Sensors, Contemporary Carpeting Colour, Contemporary Ambit Paint, Mohogany Veneer, Heated Rear Screen, 470hp, Hard Disc Drive Aeronautics System, Touchtronic 6-speed Automated Transmission, Integrated Umbrella and Holder, Head and Thorax Airbags

2009 Aston Martin DB9 Volante rear view

the DB9 could advertise on looks alone, but back a car is this admirable (and costs $200,000, accord or booty a shekel), achievement expectations are high. And frankly, the DB9’s barrier address hasn’t absolutely been akin by its achievement up to this point. An automated auto we activated a few years ago took 4.8 abnormal to ability 60 mph from a stop. That cardinal is quick but not mind-blowingly so—just ask a Dodge Charger SRT8 or a Mercedes-Benz E550. It’s good, then, that Aston Martin adored the ’09 DB9 with added horsepower, a quicker-shifting automatic, and accessory anatomy tweaks, all advised to advice accompany its adventure agency added into antithesis with its abiding beauty.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Pictures

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

2010 Aston Martin Elite LMV/R

2010 Aston Martin Elite LMV/R

Those attractive for an Aston Martin rarer than your garden array Vantage or DBS, but not as big-ticket as the $2 actor One-77, should accede this absolutely custom, ultra-exclusive 2010 Vantage called the LMV/R (Le Mans Vintage Racer) by Floridian architect Elite.

2010 Aston Martin Elite LMV/R

How exclusive? Try 30 units absolute at a amount of about $173,000, not including donor Vantage. All that chef and exclusivity garners you a bespoke 2-inch-wider carbon cilia aerokit with wing, reworked carbon cilia and Alcantara interior, bigger brakes, lighter 20-inch wheels, bargain ride height, and a action bankrupt system. A carbon cilia agent bay trim kit and different consecutive cardinal are included as well.The Elite Aston LMV/R is positioned as a street-legal, raw, and super-light racecar in abundant the aforementioned attitude as Ferrari's Scuderia and Stradale models, as able-bodied as Lamborghini's Superleggera, were crafted. Though it looks the allotment of an absolute racer, aloof absolutely how abounding pounds are afford from the manufacturer-listed 3595 lbs. barrier weight isn't specified.

2010 Aston Martin Elite LMV/R

Once Elite gets its banker arrangement together, buyers will be instructed to acquirement banal cars from one area that will address their anew crafted Gaydon machines to Elite's boutique in Florida for accession work. Delivery of the agent will action aback at the dealer.

2010 Aston Martin Rapide

2010 Aston Martin Rapide

The aboriginal analysis of Aston Martin’s hotly advancing Rapide—the company’s aboriginal four-door back the quirky, boxlike Lagonda—was on neither accessible anchorage nor an auto-show angle but rather sliding about on a arctic basin about in Scandinavia. Our able and apparently well-insulated spy photographers somehow begin it and its creators accepting a appealing capital time testing its capabilities in glace conditions.

2010 Aston Martin Rapide Released

Virtually apparent save for some band about the head- and taillamps, this ancestor appears to be little afflicted from the arch Rapide abstraction that took our animation abroad at the 2006 New York auto appearance (the ancestor is about the aforementioned color, even).

2010 Aston Martin Rapide

That car was about a DB9 with an added bottom amid the axles to accomplish allowance for the added doors and added abundant rear-seating area, forth with some appropriate show-car touches such as a bottle roof and arrant lights that don’t arise to be authoritative it to production.

2010 New Aston Martin DBS Volante

2010 New Aston Martin DBS Volante

Aston Martin DBS Volante is a sports car of high performance built by Aston Martin Lagonda Limited. DBS Volante shows the skill of artisans and is a combination of performance and power. It is a convertible car with two doors and it has a retractable fabric roof that can be opened or closed with a simple touch of a button. The roof can be opened or closed in just 14 seconds and the roof will be closed automatically when the car reached a speed of 30 Mph.

Aston Martin DBS Volante Rims

The Volante is composed of a 6.0 liter V12 engine with a capacity of 5935 cc. The engine delivers a power output of 510 bhp at 6500 rpm and 420 pound-feet of torque at 5750 rpm. It features a gearbox six-speed manual and optional six ship the Touchtronic automatic transmission. The Volante reached a speed of 62 mph in 4.3 seconds and top speed is about 191 mph. The interiors are made of lightweight materials of fiber to reduce the weight of cars. The interior includes seats and the coup and the audio system balanced by Beosound of leather with 13 different Olufsen speakers specifically designed for the Volante. The car includes 10 aluminum wheels because the brakes with ceramic and carbon wheels are wrapped with Pirelli tires P-Zero specifically designed for the Volante.

2010 New Aston Martin DBS Volante

Aston Martin DBS Volante Specifications:


Vehicle Type: – 2-door convertible
Type: – sports car
Configuration: – Front Engine/RWD
Engine: – 6.0 liter V12
Capacity: – 5935 cc
Torque: – 420 lb-ft at 5750 rpm
Horsepower: – 510 bhp at 6500 rpm
Transmission: – 6-Speed Manual and 6-Speed Automatic Touchtronic
Wheelbase: – 107.9 inches
Width: – 75.5 inches
Length: – 185.9 inches
Height: – 50.4 inches
Weight: – 3980 lb
0-62 mph: – 4.3 sec
Top speed: -191 mph

Aston Martin One-77

Aston Martin One-77 most expensive

Aston Martin introduced the newest pictures of the cars that will be launched at the end of this year's One-77, with the price dibanderol Pounds Sterling 1.2 million or as much Rp20, 5 billion (1 = Rp17.127 Pounds Sterling).

Aston Martin One-77

This figure is menempatkanya sport version of the car as a mass production of these in the world at this time. Aston Martin One-77 beat the Bugatti Veyron marketed at Pounds Sterling 800,000 or as much Rp13, 68 billion.

Many are not yet attached to the data specification of the car, that car akan ditenagai by V12 engine with 7.0 liter (7000 cc) until capable of 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds with a maximum speed that can reach more than 200mph. As information, the average premium in a car can reach 0-60 mph time in the 6-10 seconds, which means that the power ditanamkan in the engine room the size of the One-77 is not half-hearted.

Aston Martin One-77

Aston Martin One-77 is based akan casisnya of carbon fiber with aluminum body of the model handcraged. Both of these trends are used as a component of premium cars in order to reduce the total weight of the car. Only one aim, namely efficiency.

Aston Martin will only produce as many as 77 units are customized with the name One-77, where clients can build each car is based on the taste of their own.

2009 Aston Martin LeMans LMP1 Race Car

Aston Martin to challenge for overall Le Mans win

In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of its only overall win in the Franco Enduro, Aston Martin is set to tackle the 2009 24-hours of Le Mans in this - a pair of Gulf liveried LMP1 race cars.
Racing the cars will be Jan Charouz, Tomas Enge and Stefan Mucke along with Darren Turner who was part of the team that raced the DBR9 GT1 crew in 2007 and 2008. Harold Primat is the newest addition to the team and one other driver will be announced shortly. Unfortunately, Aston won’t be campaigning in the GT1 class in bid to focus all its efforts on its LM

The new car which is based on the 2008 Charouz Racing System Lola will be powered by the same production-based Aston Martin V12 engine which, last year, helped Aston Martin secure its second successive Le Mans GT1 title with the DBR9. It also powered the Charouz car to a new La Sarthe lap record for a petrol car.

Aston Martin Racing is developing the car in conjunction with Lola, Michelin, Koni and BBS and continues its relationship with major partner Gulf Oil and official clothing partner Hackett.
In 2009, the ACO is introducing new regulations aimed at balancing the performance of petrol and diesel engined prototypes making the LMP1 category more appealing and relevant to Aston Martin.

To focus maximum energy on the LMP1 programme, the Works team will not defend its GT1 title at Le Mans. However, Aston Martin Racing will support any of its official partner teams and customers competing at the race.

The Le Mans 24 hour race will be held over the weekend of 13-14 June.

Aston Martin V8 modification

Aston Martin V8 modification

The internal line obtained these projectiles of spy of a new and reinforced version of Aston Martin V8 advantageous. Developed to supplement the advantageous standard, the new model will comprise levellings with the suspension, the brakes and the engine. Await-you best breathing and with a new ECU to provide the answer improved of power control de with more power and couple.Aston Martin will unveil a new revised, more powerful V8 Vantage for summer 2008. The new V8 Vantage will be powered by a 4733cc V8 engine that will help the sports-car to take on the sportier 911s.
The whole cabin will be improved with a series of detail changes, so hopefully Aston will upgrade much of the Volvo switchgear that grates in an otherwise classy cabin.