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An Aston Martin DB4 was found by accident in a barn
There are a lot of stories about old cars found by accident in barns. Well, this time it's not about a Cobra or a dusty Corvette, but about an Aston Martin DB4 convertible, one of the only 70 models produced. The car was recovered and now it will be auctioned at Bonhams where it will bring a very generous price. In the next rows you will find more details on the history of this amazing car. Well, the model had three owners in its life and 60,000 miles on the odometer. Under the hood it still has an original lump, but the engine has vanished. ...
Tags: aston-martin, db4, barn
Aston Martin presents the new Virage
Aston Martin marquee must be really proud of their new, powerful sportscar. The British car has a front mid-mounted V12 engine. As Aston Martin CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez describes the car we find out that Virage is the best way to go. It is their next level of VH architecture strategy and has everything you expect it to have.The hand-built V12 6.0-liter engine provides all the power needed for a convertible, while delivering it through a carbon fiber prop shaft to a six speed Touchtronic ll transmission mounted on the transaxle contributes to perfect 50:50 weight balance.The car has a new developed Adaptive Damping System ...
Tags: aston-martin, v12-virage
Mercedes BLS will be released in 2014
Mercedes with the B-Class is getting ahead of Audi and BMW which are moving down market.In the last time, a lot of rumors were herd concerning this car and now a new report indicates the car will be finally launched in 2014. The details are not public yet, but it is expected to have a lot of styling influence from the CLS and F800 concept. More than that, the car will ride on the new MFA platform and feature front-wheel drive.There is not a lot of information about the engine, but the Auto Express is declaring the choices will include a 2.0-liter petrol with 200 ...
Tags: b-class, mercedes, bls
Is Lagonda planning to build SUVs exclusively?
In 2009, at the Geneva Motor Show, people were shocked with the Lagonda concept. After two years a new report indicates the Lagonda revival is full steam ahead. Not a lot of details were made public, but what we do know is that the company is looking for a partner to supply a powertrain and platform for a luxury-oriented crossover.China and Russia are the first lucky ones as a few models are being developed for their market. Now, Aston Martin is present in 35 countries, but one has to be careful when driving a sports car. For example in Russia, a car that can take ...
Tags: lagonda, suv, aston-martin, european
Is Lagonda planning to build SUVs exclusively?
In 2009, at the Geneva Motor Show, people were shocked with the Lagonda concept. After two years a new report indicates the Lagonda revival is full steam ahead. Not a lot of details were made public, but what we do know is that the company is looking for a partner to supply a powertrain and platform for a luxury-oriented crossover.China and Russia are the first lucky ones as a few models are being developed for their market. Now, Aston Martin is present in 35 countries, but one has to be careful when driving a sports car. For example in Russia, a car that can take ...
Tags: lagonda, suv, aston-martin, european
Aston Martin DBX shows the future for Aston
When it comes to speak about coolness in the world of cars, Aston Martin represents one of the top choices, as it integrates proper classics like the DB5 and the DB4GT Zagato as well as modern classics like the DBS and Vanquish. Some might agree with the fact that the Cygnet should be mentioned less than the other vehicles. For those car enthusiasts who wish to acquire something faster than the DB9, but not quite as fast as the DBS, the Virage meets their requirement. However, there are numerous voices that claim an annoying similarity between Aston Martin models, which lack the eye for subtle ...
Tags: aston-martin-dbx, aston-martin-db5, aston-martin-dbs, dbs, dbx, db5, Aston-martin-db9, db9
AMR by Aston Martin
The new AMR-One endurance was made public by the Aston Martin.The LMP1 car travels on a bespoke carbon fiber chassis and get power from a turbocharged 2.0-liter six cylinder engine which develops approximately 540 ghp (403 kW / 548 PS). The power is sent to the back wheels through a transversely-mounted semi-automatic Xtrac racing transmission.One of the six cars Aston Martin will make will compete in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup and two in "selected events". Fernandez (MX), Andy Meyrick (GB) and Harold Primat (CH) will be in the factory team in the 009 car, and Darren Turner (GB), Stefan Mucke (D) and another unknown ...
Tags: aston, martin, racing, amr
AMR by Aston Martin
The new AMR-One endurance was made public by the Aston Martin.The LMP1 car travels on a bespoke carbon fiber chassis and get power from a turbocharged 2.0-liter six cylinder engine which develops approximately 540 ghp (403 kW / 548 PS). The power is sent to the back wheels through a transversely-mounted semi-automatic Xtrac racing transmission.One of the six cars Aston Martin will make will compete in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup and two in "selected events". Fernandez (MX), Andy Meyrick (GB) and Harold Primat (CH) will be in the factory team in the 009 car, and Darren Turner (GB), Stefan Mucke (D) and another unknown ...
Tags: aston, martin, racing, amr
Cygnet - a new mini car from Aston Martin
What do you think of when it comes to Aston Martin? Speed, agility, luxury, powerful engines? Well, forget all about those long forgotten dreams. These days Aston Martin deals with small city cars.Yes, you're reading it well; Aston Martin has launched a mini car, the Cygnet. Actually, according to the British car manufacturer, we're talking about the ultimate city car. A very expensive one if you're asking us.It seems that this little street genie will feature a price of 49,340 $ about the same as a BMW 3 series, an Audi A4 or a Mercedes C Class. Oh, and about 33.500$ more than the cheapest ...
Tags: cygnet, aston-martin-cygnet, british, city-car
Are California Truly Stops On The Way Out?
Do you know about the term “Rhode Island Roll”? if you don’t know then what about California Stop as a way to describe a lax commitment in order to obey stop sign prior to proceeding right on a red light?Recollection of mine is of very stern motor vehicle staff and the people are requested a complete and full stop during the road test portion of my driver’s license test. He explained that the stops of California were not acceptable. This really makes obvious the term has been around for a very long time and by the course of time has made its way into ...
Tags: California,revenue,proceeding,red,light,cameras
- january 2007
Aston Martin DB9
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 200 km/h- january 2007
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 216 km/h- january 2007
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 216 km/h- march 2007
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
3-doors, coupé
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 216 km/h- september 2007
Aston Martin DB7
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 205 km/h- september 2007
Aston Martin DB7 Volante
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: bio-ethanol
Topspeed: 215 km/h- september 2007
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: bio-ethanol
Topspeed: 210 km/h- september 2008
Aston Martin V8 Coupe
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: bio-ethanol
Topspeed: 215 km/h- september 2007
Aston Martin V8 Volante
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 220 km/h- september 2007
Aston Martin Virage
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 215 km/h- september 2007
Aston Martin Volante
2-doors, cabriolet
- Fuel: petrol
Topspeed: 220 km/h
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