At the end of last week by Aston Martin spread information about the new special versions of the Carbon Black models and DBS V12 Vantage. They are characterized by a special color and less weight than standard models and will appear in the showroom of the company in March. Special form of the name derives not from the presence of carbon elements in some parts of the exterior and the name of their color – Carbon Black, whose application to the body takes about 50 hours of human labor. The seats of both cars are made of carbon fiber and Kevlar, which are due by 17 kilograms. lighter than standard. They are dressed in black leather and nappa leather, embroidered with gray thread. V12 Vantage Carbon Black has a 700-watt audio system company, where she DBS Carbon Black is Bang & Olufsen. Under the covers of both machines is a standard 6.0-liter V12 engine with a power 510 h.p. at 6 500 rev/min. and a maximum torque of 570 Nm, at 5 750 rev/min. “Carbon fiber” DBS accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 4.2 sec. a special V12 Vantage – with 0.1 sec slower.
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When you are ready to give 1 450 000 euros for a car, it should get something adequate for this money to ensure that your investment has not been in vain. From Aston Martin proved that One-77 sum worth every cent. At the start of the Supercar orders from the British company argued that it is able to develop over 320 kilometers per hour, but to the surprise of all was that the One-77 is able to raise the targets 355 kilometers per hour From Aston Martin did not report whether the car has improved and its acceleration. Note that originally stated that the One-77 increased from 0-100 km/h for 3.5sec. With this achievement, Aston Martin One-77 is turned in the fastest car of the British company of all time, but given that the record was made in bad weather, it can be sure that it will probably be improved. A prototype of the Aston Martin One-77 debut at the exhibition in Geneva in March, and fully finished car was presented at the Concorso d’Eleganza, on Lake Como in Italy. The official premiere of the production model will take place in March 2010th again in Geneva. Only a few days after being launched by Aston Martin to accept orders for the One-77, all 77 copies were reserved against the amount of 240 000 euro, but the pleasure of Australian citizen to become the owner of the first car of the model would go a total 3.8 million dollars.
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From Aston Martin announced that the price of its new Rapide model in Britain will start from 139 950 pounds and in parallel, spread a lot of new pictures of the car. The first deliveries of Aston Martin Rapide is scheduled for early in the second quarter of 2010th by the end of that year will be produced 2 000 copies of the car. Rapide will be the first model of Aston Martin, which will be produced in the factory of the company in the UK and in the Austrian factory Magna Steyr, located in Graz. Elaboration of a single copy will take about 220 hours of human labor. We remind you that the Aston Martin Rapide made its debut at the exhibition in Frankfurt in September. The car uses so-called Platform V / H Architectur, which is the same as the models Vantage, DB9 and DBS. Rapide is equipped with 6.0-liter V12 engine with a power 470 h.p. and a maximum torque of 600 Nm which is combined with six-speed automatic transmission Touchtronic 2, with the possibility of switching gears from behind the steering wheel controls.
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Aston Martin DB9 Volante is suitable for people who have their own style and want to be noticed on the road. Wheelsandmore German company has made a convertible, however, more attractive and exclusive. Tuning specialists have worked bodikit Polyurethane for Aston Martin DB9 Volante, which includes bumpers, side skirts and rear spoiler. The appearance of the car elaboration is complemented by matte black wheels Kahn RS-V, 20 inches in size. Standard DB9 Volante rely on 6.0-liter V12 engine which has a power 476 h.p. and a maximum torque of 600 Nm, but engineers were able to Wheelsandmore sucked more 60 h.p. and 68 Nm thereof by ECU reprogramming and new exhaust system with 200-cell catalysts and control valves, in which there is the possibility of setting the issuing sound. Other mechanical improvements that have made it Wheelsandmore Aston Martin DB9 Volante, sport suspension is H & R, which was brought down by the car 25 millimeters. to the road surface.
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The British company Prodrive, specialized in the field of motorsport, introduced a tuning package Aston Martin V8. The car gets an engine upgrade, adjustable sports suspension and aerodynamic components. Tuning car was presented at the exhibition in Essen. Specialists Prodrive to increase the power of the 4.3-liter V8 engine from 380 at 425 horsepower and maximum torque – 410 of 440 Nm. This is done by changing the engine electronics and a new exhaust system with reduced resistance. Thanks to increased power for acceleration time falls of 5,0 to 4,7 seconds and top speed is increased by 13 km / h to 293 km / h. Together with specialists from Bilstein, and Eibach, Prodrive has created a new adjustable suspension with two modes of operation. In the normal mode characteristics are improved traffic behavior, and sport mode is designed for track riding. Installed special 19-inch wheels.
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Loder 1899 Tuning company has prepared a special tuning for the smallest model of Aston Martin. Tuning package was presented during a special exhibition in Essen. Provided are cosmetic changes, new exhaust system and new suspension, which improves performance sports model. Each of the components can be ordered separately. Tuning of the Aston Martin Vantage V8 starts with a new suspension. It can be adjusted in 4 degrees of hardness of the shock absorbers, and allows to change the height of the car. The model builds on the already 21-inch wheels with expressive design. Front and rear there are new masks made of carbon components like the back better sticking care diffuser and spoiler. Decorative cover of the new engine is also of carbon. Power of the 4.3-liter V8 engine of the Aston Martin Vantage V8 was increased to 20 horsepower of 385 to 405 k. village at 4000 rpm.
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For more than 20 years the Bavarian company Mansory adjustments to create an impressive car, designed for demanding customers around the world for which the price is not important. The company was founded in 1989. of Iranian origin in Germany’s Kurosh Mansori. Mansori always felt a special passion for British cars, so has spent many years in Britain studying ways to develop vehicles to the island. The foundation of his company, he has focused his attention to models of Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Aston Martin. In 2001, Kurosh Mansory moved headquarters from Munich to a small village near the town of Bayreuth, famous for its annually held in his Richard Wagner Festival. The company offers its customers as separate accessories for customization of cars and completely finished models. The manufacture of products subject to the Kurosh Mansori use only top grade materials, which ensures their quality.
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A young English student James Trim automobile design has already presented his model, powered by hydrogen cells and inspired by Aston Martin. Currently, young professionals from the Institute of Design (Istituto Europeo Di Design) in Turin working on creating a new supercar, which will be produced by 2025. They will present and excellence in design and technology will be viable over the next 5 years. While the car of James Trim was shown in three-dimensional scale model of the students of the Institute can still be seen only on paper. Finalists in the Italian race cars for several conceptual vehicle with four wheels and an impressive car with three wheels. One of the most interesting among them was bought British Racing Green. It is equipped with large 5-stroke wheels. There sporty design and excellent dynamics. It is characterized by elegant style inspired supercar from Aston Martin.
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Originally from Aston Martin was announced that he would reveal only DBS Volante models in its debut in Geneva, but apparently the British have decided to break their embargo and we rejoice with the first pictures and information on the convertible. The car is equipped with 6.0-liter V12 engine compartment of the version whose power is 510 h.p. and its maximum torque is 570Nm. Aston Martin DBS Volante accelerates from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 4.3sec. and develops a maximum speed of 307 kilometers / hr. Convertible sheststepenna is standard with a mechanical gearbox, but the option is available automatic transmission “Touchtronic”. The weight of the car is 1 810 kilograms. As it is not significantly increased because the company’s engineers are equipped with vehicles Carbonia-ceramic brakes, and some of its external elements are made of Carbonia. DBS Volante is the 16th in cabriolet 95-year history of the company as a mechanism for the roof allows it to be harvested for 14 seconds. Wheels of the car are 20-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero, a serial equipment includes audio Bang & Olufsen system with 13 speakers, satellite navigation, iPod connection, HDD and other extras.
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Thanks to photographer Simon Greg can see these pictures of Aston Martin Rapide, which are made of parking in the UK. The car has no varnish on it and apparently is one of the latest prototypes of the future 4-doors compartment. Although the Aston Martin Rapide will be officially presented at the exhibition in Frankfurt in September, the British company has already revealed that the vehicle will be equipped with 6.0-liter V12 engine generating power from 470 h.p. and maximum torque 600Nm. It is known also that the drive will be transmitted to the rear wheels through an automatic transmission 6-stage Touchtronic. Production Aston Martin Rapide will be done in the factory of Magna Steward, located in the Austrian city of Graz, and sales will start in early 2010.
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