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.

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.

UNFORTUNATELY, young drivers tend to pay over-the-odds for car insurance because of the boy-racer stereotype that precedes them.
No matter how conscientious you are as a young person, all that the insurer cares about is your age, and therefore; experience.
Car insurance premiums have soared for everyone this year, but the young have been hit particularly badly, it appears.
Commenting on the recent AA British Premium Index figures, AA Director Simon Douglas said: “The biggest premium increases are reserved for customers buying TPFT cover, typically bought by young drivers buying cheaper, older cars.”
With that in mind, here are some ‘do’s and don’ts’ to make sure you get the right coverage at the best price possible.
1. Don’t perpetuate the stereotype! By this we mean don’t go for turbo-charged, fuel-injected cars with garish spoilers and alloy wheels, at least for the first two years after passing your test. Instead, aim to drive a car that has a small engine, or is in the lowest possible insurance group – it might not seem as cool to you at the time, but that souped-up Saxo you’ve got your eye on probably won’t seem as cool when you’re looking back in ten years’ time!
2. Don’t commit fraud: If you will be the main driver and/or registered keeper of the car you are insuring, never insure it in your parents’ name and put yourself down as a named driver. This common practice is known as “fronting” and in the event of an accident it could mean the claim is not paid. Worse still, you could be charged with driving without insurance, which won’t help your premiums in the long run.
3. Do your homework: Use the web and see what you can get for your money. Check out the big price-comparison sites like MoneySupermaket and GoCompare, but remember that insurers like Aviva are not on them. Also there are hundreds of articles like this one with tips on how to lower your car insurance premiums, do some reading and see if any of them work.
4. Do compare coverage: Assess the cost of third party, fire and theft (TPFT) cover against a fully-comprehensive policy. It may be cheaper to take out a TPFT policy but this isn’t always the case, as we saw in the latest AA British Premium Index, and you may be able to get better coverage at a similar price.
5. Do ask about the excess: Find out if you can get a cheaper quote if you accept a larger voluntary excess. This is the amount you would pay in the event of a claim before your insurer we pay up. Generally the more excess you are willing to pay, the cheaper the premium will be (although research suggests this isn’t always the case.) You should also be realistic about how much you could genuinely afford to pay in excess charges in the event of a claim.
6. Do prove you are a conscientious driver: Completing a Pass Plus course, which teaches new drivers extra skills such as; driving at night, driving in inclement weather and city driving, will show you are mindful of being a safe driver, and insurers recognise this in your premium.

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.
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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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