Aston Martin wanted to make its presence felt at the 80th Geneva Motor Show and accordingly it decided to raid the event with two special editions along with their new customization program. The first special edition model is dubbed the DBS UB-2010 and it marks the completion of 10 years for Dr. Ulrich Bez, the Aston Martin CEO.
Finished in Azurite Black paint, the DBS UB-2010 gets metallic bronze leather finishing along with Cryptic Titan trim and special sill plates marked by the Bez production. The DBS UB-2010 will be limited to 40 units, 20 of which will be Volantes while the other 20 will be Coupes. The second special edition model is the V12 Vantage Carbon Black. The limited edition model features a rare metallic paintjob which required 50-man hours of hand painting, something which is complimented with carbon fiber side strakes, and black diamond turned alloy wheels. Aston Martin is also using the Geneva event to showcase Works Service Tailored – a bespoke styling program.
In March 2010, Aston Martin is set to release two new models for their Aston Martin DBS — the new Carbon Black and the V12 Vantage Carbon Black Special Edition. They’re hand painted in a special Carbon Black metallic, feature an Obsidian Black leather and silver stitching interior, carbon fiber and Kevlar seats for a lighter build and a piano black trim. As for the V12 version they add a carbon fiber side strake, black mesh, elegant 10-spoke alloy wheels in gloss black and a 700-watt audio system. Price, you ask? About 5-percent more on the Aston Martin DBS and the special edition models are yours.
Crazy German tuners from Wheelsandmore have decided to make the Aston Martin DB9 convertible even more badass than it is and got it tuned up, here and there. Performance wise the new custom made Aston Martin DB9 convertible gets an ECU upgrade, special 200 cells sportcatalysts and a valve controlled, stainless steel exhaust system that boosts power the stock 6.0 liter V12 engine by 60hp, to a total of 536hp. On top of being fast, the supercar also looks aggressive thanks to a special polyurethane bodykit with contending stylish sideskirts, aprons in the front as well as rear, a rear lid spoiler and a set of stylish Kahn RS-V 20-inch wheels. Looks amazing but when we think that Wheelsandmore will charge €5,999 for the wheel set, €9,000 for the body kit, €8,800 for the exhaust system, €3,400 for the ECU upgrade and €1,150, we’ll have to pass on this one.
The brand new Aston Martin Rapide, which debuted at the Frankurt Auto Show, proves the luxury line has a car for every discerning consumer. The Rapide boasts extravagant leather upholstery, walnut trim, and four individual heated seats — standard for such a vehicle. Other features include a GPS navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, a premium Bang and Olufsen BeoSound audio system with iPod compatibility and one-button expandable luggage capacity. Added to the powerful 6 liter V12 engine is a six-speed Touchtronic 2 transmission and an independent double wishbone suspension. Don’t let the elegant interior or the 5 door exterior fool you, the Rapide has the heart of a sports car and an acceleration of 0-60 of 5.1 seconds to prove it.
A 2009 Coventry University graduate has put in some renderings for an eco-friendly Aston Martin he dubs the Volare Concept. It looks like James Trim wants to run his two-seater luxury sports car on a center mounted high-power fuel cell stack in tandem with a rear-mounted battery pack. The front wheels are powered by coaxial electric motor and there are a couple of hydrogen tanks over the rear axle which ensures optimum weight distribution. Some traits of the Aston Martin DBS are also present especially the plunging roofline. Despite the use of alternative fuel, the fantastic sound and outright performance associated with the Aston Martin Brand is kept intact by the designer.
We definitely loved our modern day commuters but something that always stays as an overhang is the admiration for vintage beauties. Reliving the glorious era by recreating the cars of the past is quite a fad and this time it is the Phoenix, Arizona based Ritz Auto which has given in with the recreation of the Aston Martin DBR2 Racer. The design stays ‘almost’ the same but the exterior, chassis and the engine have undergone the grind. Ritz Auto has chosen state-of-the-art carbon-fiber tub in combination with aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis that weighs an astounding 220lbs only. This feather like feel has been further graced by carbon-fiber body panels lined with Nomex.
What’s more is the addition of the Aerogel (NASA developed), a heat insulator being used in a road-going automobile for the very first time. These cars are understandably custom-built and you can let Ritz Auto know your engine specifications. You get o choose anything from the Jaguar-derived inline-six and V12 engines to a Corvette LS3 V8.
Nurburgring is an amazing place to spy on, because there’s always something that gets the eye. Same goes for the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster, which is a topless version of the new V12 Vantage that has easily become one of the most charming cars these days. Running on the same 6.0 liter engine as the coupe and sporting 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS) with 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque, the convertible is going to be a BIT slower than its bigger brother because of the extra weight required to stiffen up the chassis. Only limited to 1,000 units (and some saying 500 units) the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is a gem we’d like to own if we’d have the money. [via WCF]
One of the most sought after supercars in the world, Aston Martin One-77 is going to be unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza on the shores of Lake Como in Italy. The fully-built concept car will see daylight between April 24 – 27, and visitors will get to see everything from the behemothic 7.3-litre V12 engine to its handmade interior that makes the One-77 stand out from the crowd.
“This is a major step in One-77’s engineering programme, showing the first complete car, and will demonstrate new benchmarks in many different fields of automotive design” said Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO of the company.
With technical intricacies and engineering excellence, the most stunning Aston Martins ever lifts automotive engineering into the realm of art. Just stay tuned, and we’ll update you with more images coming from Italy (as soon as we get them). [via WCF]
Writing about what’s cool, fast or expensive has been the usual here on carblog, but when seeing the latest Aston Martin Lagon, our eyes got hurt and we decided it’s time to blog about it. Considered the “luxury car of the future”, Lagonda is one of the oldest and most iconic names in luxury car manufacturing that is will be revived after a nearly 18 year absence to celebrate the brand’s 100th anniversary. And they did it in Geneva. A mix between a sedan and a crossover, there’s a dominating front with a wide grille that has horizontal bars, large air intakes, swept-back headlights, and blackened A-pillars. Call us conservative, but for some reason we won’t vouch for it, even if Aston Martin Lagonda is expected to “create a new kind of customer relationship, instilling the spirit of travel, adventure and style into a single, formidable package.”
Looking at the new models that make it to Geneva this year, we’re really thinking if this year’s auto show is only for the rich and famous. Check out the new Aston Martin One-77, the most expensive and highest performing production car the company ever built. “Detailing the quintessence of Aston Martin engineering and design expertise”, the car has a hand-crafted aluminum body with sexy curves that trigger serious head turns. But the amazing isnot only the stunning exterior, but the power under the hood. Running on a 6.0-litre V12 engine that outputs just a bit over 700 hp, tops well over 200mph and sprints to 60mph in 3.5 seconds. Now you see why Batman is fighint with James Bond, to decide who’ll spin it first? – via
This year’s Geneva Auto Show definitely wants to ignore the bad economy that keeps going down like there’s no bottom. And like many others, Aston Martin won’t relax this year. Lately they’ve been busy with announcing their 16th convertible in the brand’s 95 years history – the new Aston Martin DBS Volante. An amazing combination of luxury and muscles, the car features a retractable fabric roof and delights its passagers with a Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSound 13-speaker sound system, an integrated iPod connector, an USB connector and a Hard Disk Drive satellite navigation system. As for what makes the new Aston Martin DBS Volante that powerful, there’s a 6.0-litre V12 engine under the hood that promises 510 hp and 570Nm, sends it naught to 100km/h in 4.3 seconds and tops at 307 km/h. If anyone needs to put our names on a test drive list, we’re in. Looks like an amazing ride …
