Yes, the Aston Martin DB5 in Skyfall is more than meets the eye, and in a high-tech way. Its 18 parts were all made with a 3D printer, a VX4000 to be exact, and then shipped to London's Propshop where they were assembled, painted and touched up with fake bullet holes. Continue reading for a video and more information.
You've already seen what an Aston Martin computer would look like, now check out a themed smartphone that just might come with their future vehicles. It "involves a metallic finish and transparent acrylic block, that give the device a modern and elegant look." That's not all, continue reading to see yet another cool Aston Martin smartphone.
If Aston Martin made computers, the systems would probably look something like the custom creation by Derek Smith above. This tower features carbon fiber trim, luxurious Bubinga Gloss Wood Vinyl paneling and more. Continue reading for more pictures and information.
Finally, Aston Martin has officially unveiled the V12 Vantage Roadster, and "it's still got the same 6.0 V12 that squeezes out 510 bhp and 570 Nm of torque at an ear-pleasing 5,750 rpm - quite possibly the last supercar to utilize three pedals and a stick to change gear." Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
Aston Martin has just unveiled the all-new 2013 AM 310 Vanquish. This supercar features a revamped 6.0L V12 engine that produces 565bhp and 457 lb-ft of torque, mated to a six-speed automated manual transmission. It goes from 0-62mph in a quick 4.1-seconds and has a top speed of 183mph. Expect to shell out $297,893USD for the base model when it hits later this year. Continue reading for a video, more pictures, and additional information.
Aston Martin unveiled its latest concept, the sleek Project AM 310, at the Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance. This stunner is reportedly powered by a 6.0L V12 engine that generates 573hp. No word yet on if a production model is in the works. Continue reading for a video and more information.
Unlike its base model counterpart, the Aston Martin DBS Black Edition boasts a matte paint job, 21-inch wheels, and a powerful engine that produces 560hp (43hp increase). Expect to shell out over $275,000USD should there be any unsold vehicles. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video review of the Carbon Black Edition.
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The all-new Aston Martin V8 "gets the new seven-speed Sportshift II auto box from the Vantage S, as well as quicker steering, bigger brakes and wider tyres, all aping the S." Expect a limited-edition Zagato model later this year. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video of the 2012 Vantage S.
Aston has left the 4.7-litre V8 unchanged, so you're still looking at 420bhp and 346lb ft of torque (meaning a 0-62mph time of 4.8 seconds). But it has replaced the optional six-speed auto with the newer, better, optional Sportshift II 'box from the Vantage S; a unit that features closer ratios, a lower final drive and a quicker, refined shift quality. A manual is standard equipment, naturally.[via TopGear]
Requiring 2,000 man hours to complete, constructed from hand-crafted aluminum and carbon fiber -- just like the One-77 -- the Aston Martin V12 Zagato "sits on a V12 Vantage platform with that body, complete with 'double-bubble' roof, bonded to the aluminum structure of the base car, designed by Aston Martin design chief Marek Reichmann's team in Britain." Click here to see more. Continue reading for two videos.
Elsewhere, there's also a lovely bespoke interior, and the major hardware of the donor Vantage remains unchanged, so you're looking at a 6.0-litre V12 with 510bhp and 420lb of torque. Just 150 are being built, and they'll cost $519,000 plus taxes.[via TopGear]
At $1.9-million, the Aston Martin One-77 "wears a 7.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 which produces a planet-spinning 750bhp." The company has released a previously secret (unlisted) video, paired with a "Jazz-flute funk soundtrack." Continue reading to watch the video and for more pictures.
[via Top Gear - LeftLaneNews]
