Dynamic enhancements for Aston Martin Vanquish and Rapide S

2015 Aston Martin Vanquish

August 7, 2014 - Aston Martin has revealed details of a raft of important enhancements to two of the brand’s most popular and successful sports cars: the Vanquish ultimate GT and Rapide S four-door, four-seat, sports car.

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Aston Martin confirms bespoke super saloon: the finest of fast cars

Aston Martin Lagonda

GAYDON : July 25, 2014 - Aston Martin is today confirming a bespoke product programme for a new super saloon that will see the revival of the historic Lagonda nameplate in a strictly limited series.

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ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE S : BLAST-OFF FOR FASTEST VANTAGE YET

Aston Martin V12 VANTAGE S

Aston Martin’s most extreme sports car, the new V12 Vantage S, is today confirmed as the brand’s fastest accelerating production car to date – with the exception of the limited edition, and sold-out, One-77 hypercar.

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NEW 2014 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE S TO MAKE NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT IN NEW YORK

2014 Aston Martin RAPIDE S

Aston Martin’s new four-door sports car; the Rapide S is set to make its North American debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show from 27th March where it will also be joined by the new Vanquish and DB9 offerings from Aston Martin.

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NEW ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE S : MORE POWER, MORE BEAUTY, SAME SOUL

New Aston Martin Rapide S

• Rapide S is the most powerful four-door Aston Martin to date
• Peak output jumps 17% as new 6.0-litre V12 engine produces 558 PS
• More assertive new look emphasises Rapide S’ sports car character

The stunning new Aston Martin Rapide S is making its debut with yet more luxury and yet more power on offer in its quintessentially elegant four-door silhouette.

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Aston Martin steps up its Nürburgring 24 hour programme

2012 Aston Martin Vantage GT3s

For the seventh successive year, Aston Martin will compete in the ADAC Zurich Nürburgring 24 Hours (19/20 May) as a total of eight Vantage racers gear up for the endurance epic. The marque will field its most ambitious entry to date with four official Aston Martins – including a pair of V12-powered Vantage GT3s – supported by a further four customer cars.

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Aston Martin reveals the first images of the new V12 Zagato - Road car edition

2012 Aston Martin V12 ZAGATO - Road car

• Production V12 Zagato set for European debut at Geneva Salon International 2012
• Created using materials, processes and technology pioneered on the One-77
• Body panels blend hand-formed aluminium with high-tech carbon fibre
• Production to commence Q3 2012, first deliveries Q4 2012
• Strictly limited to a maximum of 150 cars
• On sale now priced at £330,000 (plus local taxes)

GAYDON, UK : February 2012 - With the final design signed-off and engineering development work progressing apace, Aston Martin today reveals the first images of the new V12 Zagato (road car) scheduled for production later this year.

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Aston Martin’s first production V12 ZAGATO to debut at Kuwait Concours d’Elegance

2012 Aston Martin V12 ZAGATO

GAYDON : January 27, 2012 - Aston Martin will debut the first production V12 Zagato at the Kuwait Concours d’ Elegance on 15-18 February.

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Aston Martin confirms production of V12 Zagato

Aston Martin V12 ZAGATO

• Following encouraging customer reaction, V12 Zagato road car to go into production in 2012
• Strictly limited run of up to 150 examples, prices from £330,000 GBP (exc. local taxes)
• Hand assembled at Aston Martin’s global headquarters at Gaydon

GAYDON : July 8, 2011 - Aston Martin confirms production of a strictly limited number of the new V12 Zagato following its successful unveilings. After winning the award for Design in the Concepts and Prototypes class at the prestigious Villa D’ Este Concours and then going on to prove its durability with the successful completion of the gruelling 39th ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hour race, Aston Martin confirms that there is overwhelmingly encouraging interest from customers to confirm production of the V12 Zagato.

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Aston Martin V12 Zagato ready for Nürburgring 24hr Test

2011 Aston Martin ZAGATO @ Nürburgring

• Two new Aston Martin V12 Zagatos entered in 24 hour race, just weeks after being first unveiled
• Experienced driver line-up, led by Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez
• The V12 Zagatos are joined by an Aston Martin-entered V8 Vantage GT4 featuring Aston Martin Racing works driver Darren Turner

NÜRBURGRING : June 22, 2011 - This week Aston Martin is putting the final touches to its race preparations in readiness for the toughest 24 hour race of them all – the annual ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours on 25 and 26 June where a brace of new Aston Martin V12 Zagatos will compete.

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Updated! : Aston Martin V12 Zagato

Aston Martin V12 Zagato

In the 50th anniversary year of the iconic DB4GT Zagato, Aston Martin introduces a modern interpretation and celebration of the famous Aston Martin and Zagato collaboration with the V12 Zagato concept. This new Vantage-based concept will be premiered on the shores of Lake Como, Italy at the Villa D'Este Concours on 21st May to gauge customer interest.

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Aston Martin announces new collaboration with Zagato

Aston Martin Zagato Collaboration Project

• Aston Martin and Zagato reunited for a new project in the 50th anniversary year of the DB4GT Zagato
• First outcome of the new collaboration to debut at the Villa D’Este concours in Italy from 21st May
• Aston Martin and Zagato first collaborated on the DB4GT Zagato; later debuted in race car form at Goodwood in 1961

GAYDON : May 11, 2011 Aston Martin announces an exciting new collaboration with renowned Italian design house Zagato in the 50th anniversary year of the iconic DB4GT Zagato. The first product of this renewed working partnership will be shown for the first time at the famous Villa D’Este Concours on 21st May 2011, with a racing debut at Nürburgring later in the month.

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Aston Martin to auction Rapide for Japan

Dr Ulrich Bez & Rapide (Bonhams)

GAYDON : May 9, 2011 - Aston Martin Chief Executive Dr. Ulrich Bez is to auction his company Rapide at this year’s annual Bonhams auction at Newport Pagnell, with all proceeds to go to charities providing aid to victims of the recent earthquakes and Tsunami in Japan. In support of the initiative, Bonhams has also committed to waiver its commission on this lot.

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Aston Martin Racing annouces New Vantage GT3

2012 Aston Martin Racing Vantage GT3 - Rendered

GAYDON : April 13, 2011 - Aston Martin Racing announces today, the new Vantage GT3 race car based on the V12 Vantage road car, which will be ready for competition in 2012.

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Aston Martin’s One-77 embarks on tour of Asia

Aston Martin One-77

TOKYO, Japan : December 7, 2010 - The One-77, Aston Martin's ultimate production car, a piece of sculptural automotive art that is the ultimate representation of the company's technical ability, ambitions and values is embarking on it’s first ever tour of Asia.

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Aston Martin Vantage GT4 revised for 2011

2011 Aston Matin Vantage GT4

GAYDON : November 25, 2010 : Aston Martin Racing has launched a new Vantage GT4 for 2011. The new V8 engined racing car takes design inspiration from Aston Martin’s V12 Vantage road car, giving it enhanced aerodynamics and increased downforce. It also has a remapped 4.7 litre engine offering increased levels of power and torque.

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Aston Martin Teams to Compete in new FIA GT World Championship

Team Hexis AMR's Aston Martin DBR9

Aston Martin will be represented by two teams in the new FIA GT1 World Championship in 2010.


Teams Hexis AMR and Young Driver AMR have applied for entry and each plan to run two Aston Martin DBR9s in the championship. Entries are subject to approval by the FIA and the confirmed entry list will be issued in January.

Hexis AMR, an existing Aston Martin Racing partner team, based at the Nimes circuit in France has successfully campaigned Aston Martin DBRS9s for the past three years, winning the FIA GT3 European Teams Championship in 2009. In addition to its existing GT3 activity, the French team is adding two GT1 DBR9s to its stable of Aston Martin race cars in preparation for the World Championship.

Team Young Driver AMR's Aston Martin DBR9

Young Driver AMR is a new team, formed specifically to compete in the FIA GT World Championship with Aston Martins. The team has taken delivery of its two DBR9s and is currently setting up its new race facility.

With 10 events on four continents, organisers hope that the new championship will capture the hearts and attention of motorsport fans around the globe.

The calendar for the inaugural season of the FIA GT1 World Championship as approved by the World Motor Sport Council is:

03 Apr - Abu Dhabi - Yas Marina
02 May - UK - Silverstone
23 May - Czech Republic - Brno
04 Jul - France* - Paul Ricard
01 Aug - Belgium - Spa-Francorchamps
29 Aug - Germany - Nürburgring
19 Sep - Portugal - Portimao
07 Nov - South Africa* - Durban
28 Nov - Brazil - Interlagos
05 Dec - Argentina - San Luis
*Subject to the ASN confirmation

Based on the road-going DB9, the V12 engined Aston Martin DBR9 has enjoyed great success since winning its inaugural race at Sebring in 2005. Multiple race wins around the world followed and the DBR9 went on to win its class at Le Mans in 2007 and 2008 in the hands of Aston Martin Racing.

The announcement of the new World Championship will see a change to the existing structure with GT1, GT2, and GT3 classes split into three distinct championships.

The FIA GT1 World Championship is for independent teams and professional drivers, the FIA GT2 European Championship is for independent teams and pro-am driver crews, and the FIA GT3 European Championship is for independent teams and non-professional drivers.

Further information about the Aston Martin teams and their driver line-ups will be announced in January following confirmation of the full entry list.

AMR's Aston Martin DBR9

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Mansory Cyrus – Spectacular broad construction based on The Aston Martin DB9 or DBS

MANSORY CYRUS

Perfect processing and an elaborate technology are the hallmarks of this masculine aerodynamic power pack. A coilover suspension provides the best road holding and emphasises the striking rims in XXL.


The refinement is perfected by an exclusive interior programme. Haute Couture on wheels Tailor-made processing and perfect surfaces confirm the superb quality of the MANSORY designer outfit.

The CYRUS aerodynamics components are made of extremely light „prepreg autoclav carbon“ and do not only include wing extensions for the front and back, but also side skirt attachments and linings.

At the front axle, a newly designed front skirt with enlarged air inlets provides the optimal ventilation for the twelve-cylinder aggregate.

The CYRUS front is visually enhanced with the newly designed carbon bonnet. With its two slotted “power domes” additional fresh air is directed to the front motor. Also at the tail, the refining engineers have invented something extraordinary in order to perfect the visual appearance of the Aston Martin. The newly designed rear skirt with the integrated diffuser emphasises the superior look and provides space for four stainless steel end pipes of the sonorous sport exhaust system.

Design wheels in XXL

The optimal road grip is provided by the 9x20 and 10,5x21 inch rims in combination with Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres measuring 255/30ZR20 at the front and 295/25ZR21 at the back. The design of the ultra-light forged wheel thereby unites sportiness and elegance and perfectly fills out the wheel houses. In addition, an optimally adjusted coilover suspension lowers the centre of gravity of this noble sports car and renders perfect road holding characteristics.

Luxurious atmosphere in the MANSORY super sports car

The CYRUS driver will take his seat in a elaborately refined interior which is nothing short of the exterior. The entire modification includes pedals and foot rests made of aluminium as well as exquisite door sills and head rests with embroidered CYRUS logos.

MANSORY enhances the interior with a set of tailor-made carbon parts for the dash board and centre console. Generally, the noble interior is only lined with best quality materials. Decoration stitches by expert hand on the dash board and the seats render visual high-lights and perfect the significantly beautiful overall impression of the complete leather equipment.

The ergonomically re-designed steering wheel with airbag lies especially well in the hand.

Images : Mansory Cyrus

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One-77 closes on new Aston Martin record

Aston Martin One-77 on Test

GAYDON : December 22, 2009 - Aston Martin’s One-77 supercar has moved closer to setting a new all-time record for the British marque in initial high speed testing after surpassing all predictions and breaking the 220mph mark.

The One-77 is currently undergoing a stringent development process ahead of planned launch in 2010 with high speed testing taking place at a top secret proving ground in southern Europe. In a series of test runs completed last week the One-77 exceeded original expectations and recorded a 220.007mph (354.86kmh) top speed in dry but windy conditions under the guidance of the Aston Martin engineering team. Dynamic testing is now scheduled to continue into the New Year.

Powered by a new Aston Martin 7.3 litre V12 engine, the One-77 is engineered to deliver breathtaking levels of power and performance. The dramatically styled two-door, two-seat sports coupe is based on an innovative new carbon fibre monocoque body structure and adopts new active aerodynamic technology.

The One-77 is the ultimate expression of what Aston Martin stands for and will combine modern technology and design with craftsmanship and ultimate exclusivity to create the world’s most desirable automotive art form.

As name suggests, production is limited up to a maximum of 77 individually numbered examples, with deliveries expected to commence in mid-2010.

Images : Aston Martin One-77

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