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2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Luxury car
• Fastest and most agile Vantage ever; ultimate performance interpretation of Vantage range
• Purposeful, striking and functional styling signalling performance capabilities
• Everyday usability associated with a modern Aston Martin
• Race-derived technology used throughout
Aston Martin will present the most potent production sports car in the marque’s 95-year history at the Geneva motor show on 3rd March. Based on the hugely successful V8 Vantage, the V12 Vantage will feature a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h) and 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 4.2 seconds.
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 Aston Martin line-up.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage sports car
The original V12 Vantage concept was unveiled to guests at the opening of the Aston Martin Design Studio in December 2007. Continuing the marque’s impressive record of bringing concepts to market in their original form, Aston Martin engineers have brought the V12 Vantage to market in an inadmissible 12 months.
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 driving package; providing spectacular performance to ensure a dynamically thrilling and everyday useable driving experience.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage interior picture
‘The V12 Vantage has a unique character, unlike our other cars. This will appeal to different people with different tastes, allowing more people to enjoy the Aston Martin experience.
‘This also illustrates one of Aston Martin‘s key strengths – the ability to act quickly and turn concepts and ideas into reality.’
Designed for the focused driver, every component of the V12 Vantage has been honed with pure driving enjoyment in mind. Benefitting from race-developed materials and components, and featuring lightweight carbon fibre; performance and agility have been tuned to perfection.
2011 Aston Martin DB9
2011 Aston Martin DB9 Luxury car
• DB9 receives package of styling, engineering and equipment enhancements
• Adaptive Damping System introduced across Coupe and Volante range
• Changes re-affirm DB9′s position as the world’s finest sports grand tourer
• Production of revised car underway, deliveries from July
2011 Aston Martin DB9 Roadster
28 June 2010, Gaydon, Warwickshire: In the most significant programme of upgrades since its world debut in 2003, Aston Martin’s DB9 range has received a complete package of styling, engineering and equipment enhancements.
As the most successful Aston Martin of all-time (an honour it shares with the V8 Vantage) the DB9 has established itself as the definitive grand tourer, thanks to an enduring combination of understated elegance, sporting character and genuine luxury.
2011 Aston Martin DB9
For Dr Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin‘s Chief Executive, the DB9 remains a very special car: ‘The DB9 is the quintessential sporting grand tourer and offers an unrivalled combination of driver involvement, character, luxury and refinement. This car combines our unique Aston Martin character with an uncompromised design philosophy, craftsmanship and trademark Aston Martin performance ability.’
2011 Aston Martin DB9 Sports car
This new package of improvements compliments these core qualities perfectly. Subtle styling changes freshen the DB9′s appearance, with a new front bumper, bright finish radiator grille and a re-shaped lower intake featuring bright hexagonal mesh. New headlight bezels, re-styled sills, silver brake calipers, 20-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels and clear rear light lenses complete the external revisions.
Under the skin the DB9‘s passive damping system has been replaced by a new Adaptive Damping System (ADS), which offers enhanced ride comfort together with sharper handling when switched to Sport mode. The ADS system is offered as standard equipment across the DB9 range, encompassing both Coupe and Volante (convertible). A new tyre pressure monitoring system, a revised Bluetooth microphone system and the addition of a new Double Apex alloy finish trim and Bang & Olufsen hi-fi options broaden the DB9‘s specification.
2011 Aston Martin DB9 Interior view
Aston Martin‘s Product Development Director, Ian Minards, explains that it is all part of an ongoing commitment to continual improvement: ‘The DB9 was the first car built at Gaydon adopting the VH architecture. It has evolved every year since, with significant changes including a power upgrade and successive reductions in CO2 emissions. The latest package of improvements goes further than ever, highlighting the DB9‘s qualities as a true sporting GT and underlining its role as the backbone car of our range.’
2011 Aston Martin DB9 Sports car
The Aston Martin DB9 is available as either Coupe or Volante (convertible) with rear mid-mounted six-speed manual gearbox as standard or optional ‘Touchtronic 2′ six-speed automatic transmission. Production of the revised DB9 is already underway, with deliveries commencing in July. Prices start from ?122,445 for the DB9 Coupe and ?131,445 for the DB9 Volante.
2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420
2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage luxury sports car
• New Special Edition, motorsport-inspired V8 Vantage
• Standard equipment includes Sports Pack suspension and new sports exhaust system
• 27kg weight saving over standard car
• New distinctive Aston Martin ‘Race Collection’ paint schemes available as an option
2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage super sports car
6 July 2010, Gaydon, Warwickshire: Aston Martin has unveiled a new motorsport-inspired special edition; the V8 Vantage N420 which brings a new dimension of sporting prowess and dynamic ability to the V8 Vantage range.
Successor to the special edition V8 Vantage N400 of 2007, the Vantage N420 is based upon the standard 4.7-litre, 420bhp, 180mph V8 Vantage and is available as a Coupe or Roadster, and with a six-speed manual or optional Sportshift automated manual transmission.
2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage luxury coupe
The Vantage N420 draws inspiration from the company’s experiences at the Nrburgring 24-hour race. In the 2006 running of the annual N?rburgring endurance classic amongst a field of mostly motorsport homologated cars, Aston Martin entered a near-standard, road-registered V8 Vantage. Driven by a team of employees, including Aston Martin’s CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez, the V8 Vantage – named ‘Rose’ by the team – finished 4th in class and 24th overall from a field of more than 200 specialised racing cars.
Since then Aston Martin has returned every year to compete in this gruelling endurance race, scoring a string of class victories and podiums with road-registered V8 and V12 Vantages and most recently the new four-door Rapide. Not only has this racing success spawned a burgeoning V8 Vantage GT4 customer programme run by Aston Martin Racing, but lessons learned in racing at the N?rburgring has led to aerodynamic and other performance developments being fed back into Aston Martin’s road cars.
2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Luxury interior design
A generous standard specification and some unique options ensure the special edition Vantage N420 is both exclusive and distinctive, while also offering a 27kg weight saving – achieved through the application of carbon fibre – over the standard V8 Vantage.
On the outside, wider sills combine perfectly with a carbon fibre splitter, side strakes and diffuser, while bold 10-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels complete with gloss black finish, black mesh vents and ‘Graphitic’ tailpipe finishers complete the co-ordinated look.
Inside the Vantage N420 offers an Iridium interior package, with graphite instruments, leather or Alcantara® steering wheel, special N420 sill plaques and lightweight carbon fibre seats, complete with ‘Race Track’ stitching as in the V12 Vantage. Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control and Park Distance Control are also standard.
2010 Aston Martin Edo Competition DBS
2010 Aston Martin Edo Competition DBS
The 12-cylinder flagship from Aston Martin already produces 517 horsepower and boasts a top speed of more than 300 km/h (186 mph). Improving on those numbers while underlining the elegance and beautiful design of this British knockout and strengthening its sporting credentials was the goal declared by edo competition.
The power output was tackled first. It was agreed that 517 hp and 570 Nm (420 ft-lb) are not quite enough. The engine control unit was modified via software recalibration. Thanks to a new high performance exhaust system, special catalytic converters and high flow air filters, power output was increased to an impressive 550 hp and 600 Nm (442 ft-lb). This is enough power to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.1 seconds and continue on to a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). As a matter of principle all modifications performed by edo competition are calibrated and verified on a dynamometer. This way the true power output can be documented.
The high performance exhaust system, which was specially designed for the DBS, incorporates butterfly valves allowing it to produce a fantastically rich and sonorous sound. They further help increase the British luxury coupe’s power and torque output. The exhaust comes with a programmable control system that monitors backpressure inside the exhaust and opens the 70 mm butterfly valves when a pre-determined level of backpressure is exceeded. The unique advantage of this system is that it provides good torque at low engine speeds without sacrificing top end horsepower. The exhaust system is made from stainless steel and the chromed exhaust tips accentuate the elegant design. The driver can adjust the sound of the DBS at any time using a remote control.
2010 Aston Martin Edo Competition DBS
The edo competition sports suspension system for the DBS ensures exceptional ride comfort and superior driving dynamics. Thanks to its adjustability in height, compression and rebound damping, the setup can be matched to the customer’s driving style. The new suspension provides more cornering grip while improving high speed stability and comfort.
The interior design of the DBS can be spiced up with the available carbon fiber shifter and shifter console, or the customer can opt for a custom interior in any color or material he desires, including handmade leather interiors.
2010 Aston Martin Edo Competition DBS
To provide superior levels of grip, edo competition offers exclusive wheel/tire combinations. Featuring a new wheel design, the DBS is equipped with a set of 21 in. racing wheels. The three-piece wheels come with stainless steel outer rims and the customer can choose the stock tire dimensions or go with a set of Continental tires in the following dimensions: 255/ 30 ZR 21 (front), 295/ 25 ZR 21 (rear)
Performance and safety are a priority, which is why edo competition has developed a new high performance brake system. Front: 405 mm rotors with 6-piston monoblock calipers and performance brake pads. Rear: 380 mm rotors with 6-piston monoblock calipers and performance brake pads, including braided stainless steel brake lines.
2010 Aston Martin Mansory Cyrus
2010 Aston Martin Mansory Cyrus sports car
A modified Aston Martin DB9 or DBS, the Cyrus has a new thick-weave carbon fibre body from Mansory. It might be the answer for someone wanting to upgrade their current Aston to mimic the One-77 supercar which the Cyrus takes obvious cues from. Almost every panel was replaced on the car except areas like the rear fender where the carbon fiber was glued in place.
2010 Aston Martin Mansory Cyrus Racing car
Further refinements extend to the cabin which can be fully re trimmed. Again, new carbon fiber components were the theme for the dash board, steering wheel, center console and door panels.
The complete car comes at a price of ?380,000 on top of the donor car.
Mansory Cyrus – Spectacular construction based on the Aston Martin DB9 or DBS. 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.
2010 Aston Martin Mansory Cyrus Luxury sports car
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.
2010 Aston Martin Mansory Cyrus interior view
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 emphasizes the superior look and provides space for four stainless steel end pipes of the sonorous sport exhaust system.
2010 Aston Martin Mansory Cyrus Cockpit
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.
2010 Aston Martin DB9
2010 Aston Martin DB9
2010 Aston Martin DB9.As the most successful Aston Martin of all-time (an honour it shares with the V8 Vantage) the DB9 has established itself as the definitive grand tourer, thanks to an enduring combination of understated elegance, sporting character and genuine luxury.
2010 Aston Martin DB9
2010 Aston Martin DB9.The Aston Martin DB9 is available as either Coupe or Volante (convertible) with rear mid-mounted six-speed manual gearbox as standard or optional ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed automatic transmission. Production of the revised DB9 is already underway, with deliveries commencing in July. Prices start from ?122,445 for the DB9 Coupe and ?131,445 for the DB9 Volante.
2010 Aston Martin DB9
2010 Aston Martin DB9.The introduction of the DB9 marked the beginning of Aston Martin’s 21st Century renaissance. The first new model to be built at Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, and the first to be built around Aston Martin’s rigid, lightweight, bonded aluminium VH architecture; the DB9 was an immediate and unparalleled success, setting a new tone for Aston Martins of the future.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
New Luxury 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.The Aston Martin Vantage has broken cover with a 12 cylinder model featuring some new exterior design and performance technology that should bring the aging Vantage back into relevance. The 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage, as the new British sports car is aptly called, gets a big bump in power and a new stability control system to help put it to the road.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Super stylish car
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.The V12 powerplant is the same excellent unit found in the current DBS, producing 510 horses and 420 lb-ft. of torque, good for 4.1 seconds through 60 mph and a top speed of 190 mph, Aston says.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.On the outside, the 2010 V12 Vantage gets a host of minor styling changes to differentiate itself from “lesser” V8 Vantage models, most noticable of which is the louvered hood. Carbon fiber front and rear air dams, as well as low and lean skirts from Aston Martin Racing round out the package.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.2010 V12 Vantage pricing is not yet announced, we’ll have to wait for Geneva for that. Initial reports have put the V12 Vantage at around $250,000.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage interior
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.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 driving package; providing spectacular performance to ensure a dynamically thrilling and everyday useable driving experience.
2010 Aston Martin Rapide
2010 Aston Martin Rapide
2010 Aston Martin Rapide.The elegant sports car Aston Martin Rapide was unveiled at the 63rd Frankfurt Motorshow. The 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is the culmination of the Aston Martin range of sports cars, a car that seals the revival of a truly admired marque. Features the suave four-seat sports-luxury sedan, the Aston Martin Rapide is also a practical family car that provides versatility in a beautiful package. Aston Martin’s engineers have gained much experience and learning from the development of the DBS, DB9 and Vantage range of sports cars to ensuring the driving experience is never less than sensational.
2010 Aston Martin Rapide
2010 Aston Martin Rapide.The Aston Martin Rapide encapsulates the values of Aston Martin in a sporting saloon, a four-door sports car with unrivalled performance, extremely high levels of craftsmanship and exceptionally elegant design. The Aston Martin Rapide is a car to savour and share, a characterful, 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.
2010 Aston Martin Rapide interior
2010 Aston Martin Rapide.Aston Martin Rapide’s rear environment has been intelligently packaged to create a space where passengers feel a part of the driving experience with clear views to the front and sides. Comfort and support is supplied in the form of two hand trimmed individual seats and a personal face-level heating and air conditioning system. Aiding the practicalities of everyday use, the luggage compartment features a movable bulkhead to permit access from the rear cabin while the rear seats fold flat at the touch of a button to create a flat loading space increasing the luggage compartment from 301 litres to 750 litres.
2010 Aston Martin Rapide engine
2010 Aston Martin Rapide.Aston Martin Rapide features 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 lbft) 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.
