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Zagato presented own version of Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:31:22 +0000

Besides the unique Ferrari Superamerica 45, the event Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este took place over the weekend, there was another car, whose development has participated Italian studio Zagato. It’s a special Aston Martin V12 Vantage, which unlike the Ferrari Superamerica 45 series will be produced, albeit in limited numbers and the price will be around 200,000 pounds. The car was created to celebrate 50 years of successful collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato. It is so long ago the two companies started working together for the first time the project DB4 GT Zagato.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Zagato will have two versions, one will have all the permits for movement on public roads and the other is a race designed to participate in “24 Hours of Nürburgring”. Both engine variants 6.0-liter power 510k.s. and maximum torque of 570 Nm. combined with six-speed robotized transmission. Cars will provide excellent performance, thanks to low weight due to extensive use of composite materials, but currently no data on it.
However, speculation appeared that racing Aston Martin V12 Vantage Zagato accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 3.9 sec. It differs from the standard model in the presence of stiffer adjustable suspension, rear spoiler and other low weight.

Low cost auto insurance

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:58:33 +0000

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Looking for cheap car insurance is not an easy job, so you should follow simple features. First of all, the insurance rate depends from the value of your car. If you have luxury limousine or new model sports car you will have higher rate of insurance. Definitely the more expensive and more luxury cars are usually at high insurance rate, because the risk of thefts is higher. Together with this the extras and the higher price of your car increase the value of your insurance quote. Another serious part from the insurance rate comes from the security systems of your car. If you install more anti-theft appliances or your car has immobilizer and etc, this will decrease the rate and the price of your insurance quote. Finally you can ask for organizational discounts if you can take your insurance quote in the company you are working or with some organization. The bulk orders of insurance quotes highly decrease the value of your rate, so you will pay highly less than if you order personal quote.
The insurance is part from our driving and is an important expenditure for you. So looking for the best deal and low cost insurance you can save a lot of money. This is simple, if you follow the steps above or just visit some of the websites about this.

Aston Martin revealed Vantage GT3

Viliyana Filipova — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:47:40 +0000

From Aston Martin released a photograph and initial information about the successor to the racing DBRS9, which will appear in the tracks of the GT3 series in season 2012. Aston Martin DBRS9, which is the “weapons” since 2006, will be replaced by Vantage GT3, based on the Vantage V12. Will initially be assembled only 10 units, but will be subsequently replaced all instances of DBRS9. For now it is clear that Aston Martin Vantage GT3 is equipped with 6.0-liter, V12 engine, whose power, however, is increased to 600 hp and maximum torque increased to 700 Nm. The new race car weighs only 1250 kg. Thanks to aluminum construction, it is known that the machine has a semi-automatic transmission Xtrac, and racing with ABS and traction control.
More details and pictures of the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 will be distributed at a later stage.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:57:23 +0000

Today, Aston Martin decided to acquaint us with the latest version of the V8 Vantage, which is the most powerful model. Bearing the letter “S” in its name, the car is driven by a slightly modified engine V8 Vantage N420. The 4.7-liter V8 engine has received an additional 10 horses to his power and already has 436k.s. More interesting is that the gearbox is an enhanced version of the seven-robotic SPORTSHIFT II. According to Aston Martin, V8 Vantage S in gear change with 20% faster than the standard model. Although not yet reported time that the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h, the company disclosed that it has a top speed of 305 km/h, while the V8 Vantage, it is 290 km/h.
The newest addition to the product range of the British company may also boasts a new exhaust system, issuing a loud sound, optimized steering, modified suspension and more powerful braking mechanisms 6 stroke 380 mm discs. Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is distinguished visually from the standard model in the presence of carbon front bumper lip, which is enriched air vents, larger rear spoiler and new 19-inochvi wheels. The price of the car in the UK starting from 102,500 GBP in coupe and 110,700 GBP in convertible.

Aston Martin DBS was tuned by edo Competition

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:29:45 +0000

From edo Competition have decided that the Aston Martin DBS is still much to be desired in terms of dynamism and power, and therefore have developed a tuning package for the model. German experts have stressed primarily not the mechanics of cars, except make 21-inch wheels and interior, which can be made according to personal preferences of the client or remain unchanged. The standard 6.0-liter V12 engine has received more 33 h.p. as its power has already reached 550 h.p. and its maximum torque increased from 570 to 600 Nm. With the additional power the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 4.1 sec and can develope to 320 km/h. To achieve this performance, engineers have modified the edo Competition ECU-it, have made use of new exhaust system, the sound is controlled remotely, and replace air filters. Aston Martin DBS is also equipped with adjustable sports suspension and brakes super-powerful who are 6-stroke calipers, 405 mm front discs and 380 mm back.
The car is really more luxury than ever, having more power and attractive design.

Aston Martin DBS and V12 Vantage with Carbon Black versions

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:15:14 +0000

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.
From Aston Martin announced that prices and DBS V12 Vantage Carbon Black will be respectively 167 and 147 thousand liras sterling, or about 5 percent higher than standard models.

Aston Martin One-77

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:45:39 +0000

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.
One-77 is equipped with a modified version of the 6.0-liter engine models known to us by DBS, DB9 and V12 Vantage, as the company’s engineers have increased its volume to 7.3 liters. The unit is combined with six-speed robotized transmission transmitting the drive to the rear wheels.

The price for Aston Martin Rapide was announced

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:27:00 +0000

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.
The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 5.3 sec and develops a maximum speed of 303 kilometers per hour

Aston Martin DB9 Volante

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:45:43 +0000

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.
The cost of the entire tuning package for the DB9 Volante is 28 350 euros, but Wheelsandmore offer an opportunity for order and parts of it.

Aston Martin V8 with new sport package from Prodrive

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:23:19 +0000

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.
In wind tunnel tests have resulted in the addition of certain discrete aerodynamic features that improve road behavior of Aston Martin V8 at high speeds.