Aston Martin Says it Can't Satisfy Demand for $49K Cygnet

Aston Martin’s chairman Ulrich Bez has admitted that sales of the subcompact Cygnet are “not as high as we hoped”. He claimed though that the reason is not the lack of customers, but of supply.

“I’m not satisfied with sales of the Cygnet” Bez told British magazine, Autocar. “We can’t deliver as many as customers want, as we don’t have enough stock. It is the sort of product a customer wants and decides they want on the spot –they don’t want to wait for their car to be built, but to drive it away there and then,” he added.

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IAA 2011: Aston Martin One-77 Shows up in Frankfurt with a Different Hue Right Next to the Cygnet

It’s been more than two years since we first laid eyes on Aston Martin's stunning One-77 supercar, but we're still enamored with its striking looks. At this year's edition of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the British automaker brought along an example of the One-77 finished in funky brown color. Read more »

Aston Martin Displays V12 Zagato Specials in Frankfurt

Making their first appearance at a mainstream event in Frankfurt, are two Aston Martin V12 Zagato showcars, which we first laid eyes on at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza in Italy back in May.

The British firm has already confirmed the limited production of the Zagato-penned model, which will go on sale in the summer of 2012. Only 150 cars will be built, each carrying a base price of £330,000 or approximately US$520,000, and that does not include local taxes…

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IAA 2011: Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition Specials

Aston Martin is heading to the Frankfurt Motor Show with two new Carbon Edition DBS sports cars that build on the 2009 special edition of the same name and model series.

The latest DBS Carbon Edition will be offered in two new hues including Flame Orange and Ceramic Grey together with the existing Carbon Black.

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Britons Vote Ford Mustang as the World’s Manliest Car

Bluebeards Revenge is a UK brand of shaving cream and post-shave balm scientifically proven by Science™ [sic…] to reduce beard growth- or so it says on their webpage. The brand recently conducted an email poll of 1,835 Britons, asking them to rate the world’s “manliest” and “least manly” cars.

The results are in, and –drumbeat please- the winner is the Ford Mustang that was found to be the “manliest car on the planet” with a net total of 21% of the vote.

Runners up were the Aston Martin DB7 (15%), Range Rover (13%), Dodge Viper (11%) and Hummer H1 (10%). On the opposite end of the spectrum – the world’s “least manly” cars – were the Volkswagen Beetle (31%), Mazda Miata / MX-5 (20%), Ford Ka (11%), Toyota Prius (9%) and Nissan Cube (8%).

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2011 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE N420 STILLS, PICTURES, PHOTOGALLERY

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2010 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

The Aston Martin Rapide was one of the eagerly awaited cars of 2009 which was unveiled at the 63rd Frankfurt motorshow. The cute Aston Martin Rapide has a seating capacity of 4 adults combined with an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins.

The new Aston Martin Rapide has an evocative engine providing effortless power and torque. The hand-built 6.0 litre v12 engine produces 480 bhp (487 PS/350 kw) with peak power being delivered at 6000 rpm and 600 Nm (443 lbft) peak torque at 5000 rpm.

The new Rapide is a car capable of long distances at high speed, providing both a driver-focused environment and refined and comfortable interior for its passengers. Infact the Aston Martin Rapide turns every journey into an event.

The Aston Martin Rapide is also a practical family car, with a highly bespoke interior offering great possibilities for personalisation thanks to Aston Martin's acclaimed craft skills. From the highly detailed stitching on the leather, inspired by saddle-making, to the hand-machined switchgear, aluminium speaker meshes and metal door pulls, the interior is supremely tactile and rewarding.

A 301 litre luggage compartment affords generous space for belongings for all four passengers. The Aston Martin Rapide also excels as an occasional load-hauler, with individually folding rear seats - at the push of a button - to allow the rear luggage space to expand to up to 750 litres.

The Aston Martin Rapide encapsulates the values of Aston Martin in a sporting saloon.

First deliveries of the Aston Martin Rapide will commence early in 2010 and will be available globally through Aston Martin's 125 strong dealership network.

ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE	5935 cc, V12, Petrol
MAX. POWER	480 Bhp @ 6000 rpm
MAX. TORQUE	600 Nm @ 5000 rpm
TOP SPEED	303 km/h
SUSPENSION	Independent - Front & Rear
BRAKES	Front: Ventilated Rear: Disk
TYRES	Front: 245/40 R20 Rear: 295/35 R20
L x W x H	5019 x 2140 x 1360 (mm)
TRANSMISSION	6-speed, Automatic
SEATING CAPACITY	4
TANK CAPACITY	90 litre
KERB WEIGHT	1950 kg
PRICE	2,60,00,000

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ASTON MARTIN DBS VOLANTE - SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE	5935cc,6.0 liter V12
MAX. POWER	380kW (510bhp/517 PS) @ 6500rpm
MAX. TORQUE	570Nm (420 lb.ft) @ 5750rpm
TRANSMISSION	Rear-mid mounted, six-speed manual gearbox Rear-mid mounted ‘Touchtronic 2’ six-speed gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control system
SUSPENSION	Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bare and monotube adaptive dampers Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Track mode
BRAKES	Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398mm diameter with six-piston calipers Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360mm diameter with four-piston calipers
TYRES	Front: 8.5’’ x 20’’ Pirelli P Zero 245/35 Rear: 11’’ x 20’’ Pirelli P Zero 295/30
L x W x H	4721 x 1905 x 1280 (mm)
KERB WEIGHT	1810kg
WHEEL BASE	2740mm
TANK CAPACITY	78 litres (17.2 Imp.galls, 20.5 US galls)
TOP SPEED	191 mph

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ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA STILLS

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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage specification,review & stills

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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specifications

ENGINE

Type : 4.7 litre V8 engine

Power : 420bhp

Torque : 470Nm

Transmission drive ratio : 3.909:1

CHASIS
Wheels : 19’’ alloy wheels,20 spoke design

Tires Front : 8.5J x 19’’

Tires Rear : 9.5J x 19’’
PERFORMANCE

0-60 mph : 4.7 seconds

Top Speed : 180mph (288kph)
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Apart from the previous ones 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage came afterundergoing a number of technical changes which include up-rated engine performance from a new 4.7 litre power unit in both Coupe and Roadster variants. Other changes include revised dynamics to take full advantage of increased power and torque availability, improved Sportshift, transmission software and a new sports suspension option.
The 4.7 litre V8 engine provides power output of 420bhp and delivers torque of 470Nm .The car could achieve a speed 0-60mph in just 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 180mph (288kph). Inside, the changes include a new centre console and revised switchgear and the introduction of an ECU replacing the previous V8 Vantage key. Externally, the acclaimed V8 Vantage design appearance is enhanced with a range of new standard and optional 19'' alloy wheels.

The V8 Vantage transmissions have also undergone changes to improve performance and to handle the increased levels of power and torque. Both the standard manual stick-shift gearbox and the optional Sportshift, transmission benefit from a modified clutch and flywheel, reducing clutch pedal efforts and delivering a 0.5kg weight saving, reducing the rotating masses within the powertrain, and hence increasing engine responsiveness.
V8 Vantage chassis and suspension also underwent through a series of improvements inorder to deliver improved body control and low speed ride quality; which enables the driver to take full advantage of the increased performance potential.
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage retains the award-winning exterior design of the V8 Vantage.A new 20-spoke 19'' alloy wheel is introduced as standard, with either diamond turned silver or graphite finishes available as options, affording customers maximum choice. The car is also provided with a new Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation System offering faster route processing.