Track Day Motor Sports

On display in Beijing were released Aston Martin Dragon 88 and Dragon Concept Jeep Wrangler, two limited editions and exclusive market for the Asian giant.

Thinking about the ever-increasing consumption of luxury cars by Chinese consumers, Jeep and Aston Martin, produced two special editions and limited to only be sold in this country and that are released in the hall of Beijing 2012. Aston Martin took this room three special editions with Dragon 88 commemorating the Chinese Year of the Dragon. These models are based on the Aston Martin DBS Volante, the Virage and V8 Vantage S, of which only 88 units manufactured. Read more…

The 517 PS strong Aston Martin DBS is one of the most elegant cars, which currently exist on the market. From the exterior, the rounded lines that enter into a completely harmonious symbiosis with the sharp edges of the slightly upward opening doors to the interior, where most noble leather is processed not only as a seat cover, but as a complete interior decoration material, everything is right on this vehicle. And until now it is still fine with the new Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition.

In 2009, Aston Martin introduced a limited and even more exclusive variant of DBS, the DBS carbon black edition. At this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (15.09.2011 – 25.09.2011), the British will present a new model of DBS, which resolve to the name “DBS carbon Edition”. Read more…

Specifically for Europe Aston Martin puts on a special model of the 426-hp V8 Vantage, this is proving attractive bargains: the bestseller of the British will be available for under € 100,000 by the end of September 2011. Since its introduction in 2005 of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage became the most successful model of British sports car manufacturer.

The elegant gentleman-athlete is especially loved for its performance and its handling to bring the absolute sportiness expressed, while also excellent for everyday use. With its current 4.7-liter V8 engine, which brings 426 hp and 470 Nm on the road, the Aston Martin Vantage accelerates in just 4.9 seconds from 0 to 100 kph and achieves a top speed of 290 km / h. Read more…

The Aston Martin V12 Zagato goes into production as a street version. Dressed modern and aggressive of the Italians was able to convince the 517-hp racer as a prototype at the 24-hour race at the Nurburgring Nordschleife in June 2011 and attract many car enthusiasts in its spell. The road-legal race car is limited to 150 copies and will be delivered from the second half of 2012.

Performance and functionality in the designer suit:

Based on the aggressive Aston Martin V12 Vantage, the V12 Zagato is designed as an absolute driving machine. Derived from motor sport components emphasize the goal of building a true driving machine. Visually, the two-seater set off by an athletic design with soft and hard lines. Read more…

A true city car in the luxury class is the Aston Martin Cygnet. Based on the Toyota iQ, the small and cost € 48995 when it was created in collaboration with the Parisian fashion icon “Colette”. The rest of the Aston Martin Cygnet & Colette is limited to only 14 copies worldwide – analogous to existence from Colette, for 14 years ago opened its doors to the fashion boutique in Paris.

The design team of Aston Martin worked closely with colleagues from Colette to create the limited edition. Visually impressive, the Aston Martin Cygnet & Colette by its silver finish contrasts to put the engine in the typical sports-inspired accents at the Colette blue bonnet, grille surround and side mirrors. Also the exclusive 16-inch wheels with 8-spoke design and a diamond-finish blue accent have overlooked. Read more…

The sharp Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster appetite and radiates from a true British special elegance. This gentleman sports car knows to convince with style. Wheelsandmore provides the sporting sharpness: This will be the fresh air sprints to a permanent reminder can not hurt a power treatment to 460 hp. This includes enhancing the driving dynamics and weight-optimized wheel and ready is the perfect driving machine.

Standard makes the 4.3-liter V8 engine of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster is already 426 hp and maximum torque of 470 Nm at 5,000 rpm. Wheelsandmore missed the British a power of 460 hp and 500 Nm rich, have a significant impact on the propulsion. Unfortunately the operators are the new performance data is not known. By comparison, the standard state, with just 4.9 seconds 426 hp and 290 km / h top speed. Read more…

If the Italian designs company Zagato newly clothes on an Aston Martin, the car world may be interesting, especially if it is a race car is, who could later go as a road vehicle in series and will take the great legacy of Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato. A statement is larger than the other – but so far the makers keep a low profile.

The new race car is not a show car and is due in May 2011 its racing debut at the VLN endurance race delivered on 28.5.2011 – a tribute to the original Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato, who was also in long-distance race to use and of famous race drivers like Jim Clark and Roy Salvadori was piloted. Depending on customer response, targeting Aston Martin to even a street version of the new Zagato racing car, which might in 2012 be on the market. Read more…

Aggressive yet elegant – the Aston Martin DBS is a true gentleman sports car. Is it any wonder that even got James Bond, the legendary British secret agent with the number 007, as a company car the 517-horsepower Aston Martin DBS and in the movie “Casino Royale” made its debut? The extra features for 007 managed, not in the series, but Anderson will help the British with its features on the jumps.

Initial starting point was the performance:

The serial performance of the V12-Boliden Anderson appeared too little. Since 565 hp sound much better than the 517 hp from the series. Responsible for the performance draw a new exhaust system (along with a weight saving of 21 kilograms) is special manifolds and a software optimization. The three stages electronically adjustable damper control also ensures the good tone of the gentleman. Read more…

At the start of the new Aston Martin set the British Cygnet two time-limited “Launch Edition” in black and white, that shine through an exclusive exterior and a more refined interior. Production at the small luxury city car will start in April 2011. In Germany, the traditional Cygnet with prices starting at € 37 995 are available, they can acquire any interested – the possession of another Aston Martins is not a prerequisite. The prices for the launch edition are not yet known.

Based on the Toyota iQ, mark the Aston Martin V8 Vantage the side for the typical radiator grille, louvers, air vents on the hood and new side skirts Cygnet. The halogen headlights bear the signature of Aston Martin. The newly shaped rear received by a roof spoiler also modified rear lights, which give the Cygnet more expression. Meanwhile, provide the contact to the asphalt independent wheels. Read more…

The Aston Martin DB9 is an impressive sports car, the 306 kph top speed achieved and also by a strong pulling power, its real drivers of fun, but also shines through his British elegance. Who the sporting flavor is missing, the Aston Martin now to help with the two special editions of Carbon Black and Quantum Silver.

Refined with the same features, the customer at the color of the 477-hp sports car are spoiled for choice: Should it be the exclusive Black of Carbon Black or the famous silver tone Quantum Silver by the Aston Martin DBS in James Bond film Quantum of Solace in 2008 drew much attention?

In addition to the charismatic finish that seduces the viewer by its looks, have the Carbon Black and Quantum Silver Forged 19-inch wheels in the striking 10-spoke design. A shiny black surface of the rim is more accents. With black mesh inserts come from the vents. Read more…