The 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is the most significant car launched by the storied British automaker since Dr. Ulrich Bez took over the reins in July 2000.
The Rapide looks like Aston Martin’s DB9 because that’s largely what it’s based on. The cars share numerous components including a 6.0-liter V-12 engine, good for 470 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque; a rear-mounted “Touchtronic 2? six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters; and various body panels and suspension components.
In the interior of the Astor Rapide is the leather-skinned interior which one would normally expect from Aston, with appropriate wood and brushed metal trim.Because of the plenty of room available in the front side, there shall be quite easy entry and exit to the front seats.
With a
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Aston Martin has unveiled a new motorsport-inspired special edition; the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 which brings a new dimension of sporting prowess and dynamic ability to the V8 Vantage range. Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 prices start from £96,995.
Successor to the special edition Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 of 2007, the Aston Martin V8 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.
The Aston Martin v8 Vantage N420 draws inspiration from the company’s experiences at the Nürburgring 24-hour race. In the 2006 running of the annual Nürburgring endurance classic amongst a field of mostly motorsport homologated cars, Aston Martin entere
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Aston Martin Viceroy concept is designed by Swansea Metropolitan Design student from the UK, It is clearly a bit of an Aston fan, having penned the futuristic Viceroy concept. and it is a part of his graduation in Automotive Design.
Aston Martin One-77 is no longer a concept, but it pushed the boundaries of supercar design to the edge of the envelope while still maintaining that instantly recognisable Aston Martin trademark identity.
Aston Martin Viceroy concept was shown in July, 2010 show car design studies at the University of National Waterfront Museum in Swansea Marina, United Kingdom instead. With a sleek design and aggressive language, was inspired by Aston Martin with the Viceroy and the reputation of Savile Row tailor in London and uses Ason Martin trademark elements for expres
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As part of the year long celebration of Jaguar's 75th anniversary the Jaguar design team has created the XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project on display at the Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance Concept Car Lawn this weekend .
The XJ75 Platinum Concept is the company's first demonstration of the design customisation potential of the striking new XJ luxury salon, emphasising the Jaguar's dramatic interior and exterior styling themes.
"The new Jaguar XJ Platinum Concept celebrates Jaguar's 75th Anniversary, and highlights the uniqueness of the XJ, and more broadly, the increasingly personal nature of luxury cars in today's market," said Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director of Jaguar Cars. "The XJ is thoroughly modern, and captures the innovative and daring character that
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British car manufacturer Aston Martin has been collaborating with Star Electric Cars France to create a new project dubbed Super Sport.
British car manufacturer Aston Martin has been collaborating with Star Electric Cars France to create a new project dubbed Super Sport.
The Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition will have a twin-turbocharged 5.4 liter V8 engine, which produces up to 950 bHp. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transaxle, fully synchronized with an integral, torque-sensing, helical limited-slip differential. If requested a F1 paddle shift gearbox is available. This model will be equipped with a carbon fiber bodywork and the interior will be covered in leather, carbon fiber and Recaro seats. The sat nav system has an iPod connection included. I
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