Aston Martin V-12 Vantage _ for U.S. sale

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvZaGQuDDW-J-x7Rx1TmXKPcojVD7K8JSoNYesRx_CPoTKMHjkMJ4imwg4urzPGS7M-xEq_Y5NPhu0umRKgHhWbpvOdW62u4TZj2pazmjItiumjtFF6G7ms6SlSUvpdCxhde1cDJ_Ev0/s1600-h/aston-martin-v12-vantage-may-2009-013_100200947_l.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384597623010643970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvZaGQuDDW-J-x7Rx1TmXKPcojVD7K8JSoNYesRx_CPoTKMHjkMJ4imwg4urzPGS7M-xEq_Y5NPhu0umRKgHhWbpvOdW62u4TZj2pazmjItiumjtFF6G7ms6SlSUvpdCxhde1cDJ_Ev0/s400/aston-martin-v12-vantage-may-2009-013_100200947_l.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 254px;" /></a><br />Finding a more attractive performance luxury tourer than the Aston Martin V-12 Vantage is a tough, if not impossible, task. Combining the raw brawn of a V-12 engine with the sleek form of the Vantage coupe makes for an undeniably exciting package. And now those of us on the American side of the Atlantic can find reason for hope: CEO Ulrich Bez says the company is gearing up for U.S. sale.<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FFRp0-kWYTxREX_OkpYKIlE5LpgnoTSi5Y3SgfMpR7j70W6EoHwA9pndq-AQ5t4muXzxTqgpX6MbIrH_eWfcusxuRMuth3_Kk5yl8VFCxLeCyrafKu2J7pygg-75H7HN8ShhaQkIwH8/s1600-h/aston-martin-v12-vantage-may-2009-017_100200943_m.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384597324157377970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FFRp0-kWYTxREX_OkpYKIlE5LpgnoTSi5Y3SgfMpR7j70W6EoHwA9pndq-AQ5t4muXzxTqgpX6MbIrH_eWfcusxuRMuth3_Kk5yl8VFCxLeCyrafKu2J7pygg-75H7HN8ShhaQkIwH8/s400/aston-martin-v12-vantage-may-2009-017_100200943_m.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 247px;" /></a><br />That's great news to anyone who can appreciate the sonorous nature of an Aston-tuned V-12, or 510 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. Jetting from 0-62 mph in just 4.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 190 mph can be fun, too.<br /><br />Those with acute memories will recall our story from late June noting that U.S. sale hadn't been completely ruled out, thanks in part to the potential roadster version of the V-12 Vantage that may yet be in the works.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTiCt5nbl7-NH314ReHnrFaBUbOuExEyuiGTkhClttCUPkMzaMULZMz9iLrlw6sMT0KIX_X8GFH_cJkG0Y5Kcfxfex6KtMwR0OFM8Ds4uim9adUOhBo_hBgUVM5HOeFETvc7knNPxsko/s1600-h/aston-martin-v12-vantage-may-2009-020_100200940_m.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384597138288921874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTiCt5nbl7-NH314ReHnrFaBUbOuExEyuiGTkhClttCUPkMzaMULZMz9iLrlw6sMT0KIX_X8GFH_cJkG0Y5Kcfxfex6KtMwR0OFM8Ds4uim9adUOhBo_hBgUVM5HOeFETvc7knNPxsko/s400/aston-martin-v12-vantage-may-2009-020_100200940_m.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 218px;" /></a><br />Only 1,000 of the cars were supposed to be built, according to Aston's official website, and none of those cars were headed to North America, but Bez recently told press at the Frankfurt auto show that the car is indeed being homologated for U.S. sale.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjhBdGX9ig6S9dTW3dfZRQ0koqNz89iyOfL6eOyMgAi0WEHKCTpRwfo-VQ0n1spbXrS2ysqEa90dhoUNN18MElQkx8hmAnwzcYCnI1Hy7fyKpT8TJGBB-sCotfH3rGcaZLuZ9dGvq8FM/s1600-h/aston-martin-v12-vantage-may-2009-004_100200956_m.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384596846245579602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjhBdGX9ig6S9dTW3dfZRQ0koqNz89iyOfL6eOyMgAi0WEHKCTpRwfo-VQ0n1spbXrS2ysqEa90dhoUNN18MElQkx8hmAnwzcYCnI1Hy7fyKpT8TJGBB-sCotfH3rGcaZLuZ9dGvq8FM/s400/aston-martin-v12-vantage-may-2009-004_100200956_m.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 231px;" /></a><br />There will still be a lot of work to be done homologating the V-12 version to U.S. safety standards, however, as much of the room previous reserved for crumple zones in the V-8 version is now occupied by the larger engine and related hardware.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vTiR8hg0He0V7DS_q6c8j0Mhg8RHcYTUiqLjME3woiB-Cbk3Qu_5K7CXLj7v0pcqcsptBQarygyjhXqhahB1FQTVh8mmtEH_lvGDhile4tS4t37SmdDggmnCnBfZ5Jws9eDboK6IoRU/s1600-h/aston-martin-v12-vantage_100202924_m.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384596624498318738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vTiR8hg0He0V7DS_q6c8j0Mhg8RHcYTUiqLjME3woiB-Cbk3Qu_5K7CXLj7v0pcqcsptBQarygyjhXqhahB1FQTVh8mmtEH_lvGDhile4tS4t37SmdDggmnCnBfZ5Jws9eDboK6IoRU/s400/aston-martin-v12-vantage_100202924_m.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 145px;" /></a><br />But that's not enough to stop Aston Martin, says Bez. And we're glad to hear it. Now go read up on our coverage of the 2010 Aston Martin V-12 Vantage so you're ready to rattle off all the stats when your buddy calls you up asking if he should buy one.<br />via:<a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1035533_aston-boss-bez-says-v-12-vantage-headed-to-u-s">motorauthority</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Aston Martin V-12 Vantage _ for U.S. sale

Finding a more attractive performance luxury tourer than the Aston Martin V-12 Vantage is a tough, if not impossible, task. Combining the ra...

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VIDEO: Hear the angels sing: revving the Aston Martin One-77

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEbh1WWK5Wl6LHS7OY7tCM5NSFS1sRpvFPKttO-PWzx6WSOupKOC2V8I9hLoSOsY28HL3OaIxYOTq7DaZNCN15nfI2OW_iiGfVnzZgPXhW8p-SizDNfLwR1kFSMZZJkDOSuW0gWrYUUIo/s1600-h/one77sing_lead.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373453304385686450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEbh1WWK5Wl6LHS7OY7tCM5NSFS1sRpvFPKttO-PWzx6WSOupKOC2V8I9hLoSOsY28HL3OaIxYOTq7DaZNCN15nfI2OW_iiGfVnzZgPXhW8p-SizDNfLwR1kFSMZZJkDOSuW0gWrYUUIo/s400/one77sing_lead.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" /></a><br /><br />On Friday we brought you our gushing reaction to the $1.8 million Aston Martin One-77. We were able to stick our snouts over, under and inside the vehicle and it's simply bonkers. Bonkers in the very best way possible. Just a reminder -- the carbon fiber frame also doubles as a feeder for the intake plenums. <span class="fullpost">Ridiculous. Almost as cool: the way the 7.3-liter V12 rockets up its rev range. It's something you simply have to hear to understand. Luckily, we found some video of the reveal party that includes the sound and the fury. After the jump, fast forward to about the 5:00 mark. trust us, you won't believe your ears. There's also a second video, so you can check out some more 360-degree shots of the ultimate Aston.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.motorator.com/flash/mediaplayer.20090718.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" flashvars="file=http://www.motorator.com/uploads/videos/0000/0848/One-77_debut.flv&image=http://www.motorator.com/uploads/videos/0000/0848/preview2.jpg&link=http://www.motorator.com/videos/856&logo=http://www.motorator.com/images/video_logo.png&autostart=false&bufferlength=6&plugins=drelated-1&drelated.dxmlpath=http://www.motorator.com/videos/related_videos/856.xml&drelated.dposition=center&drelated.dskin=http://www.motorator.com/flash/skins/grayskin.swf&drelated.dtarget=_self" height="270" width="400"> <embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.motorator.com/flash/mediaplayer.20090718.swf" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" flashvars="file=http://www.motorator.com/uploads/videos/0000/0849/AM-combined.flv&image=http://www.motorator.com/uploads/videos/0000/0849/preview1.jpg&link=http://www.motorator.com/videos/857&logo=http://www.motorator.com/images/video_logo.png&autostart=false&bufferlength=6&plugins=drelated-1&drelated.dxmlpath=http://www.motorator.com/videos/related_videos/857.xml&drelated.dposition=center&drelated.dskin=http://www.motorator.com/flash/skins/grayskin.swf&drelated.dtarget=_self" height="270" width="400"></center><br /><br />Source:<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/23/video-hear-the-angels-sing-revving-the-aston-martin-one-77/">autoblog</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><p>

VIDEO: Hear the angels sing: revving the Aston Martin One-77

On Friday we brought you our gushing reaction to the $1.8 million Aston Martin One-77. We were able to stick our snouts over, under and insi...

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Monterey 2009: The Aston Martin One-77 is an overdose of "low and mean"

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xPBO2yhID8_CFd1nXEVUkPbW9e1pw2XWOI9T9wTt6dOHJUvFUSdhtoJW823Ga9N8UVNyVksM4A74B_Bdj8NwdhMcngkrKKBEtjPGi-659-Kcehfn7-ypdI7fp757vNE-uPD4TtYpDpU/s1600-h/01_0ne-77_mont2009.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370760621231215666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xPBO2yhID8_CFd1nXEVUkPbW9e1pw2XWOI9T9wTt6dOHJUvFUSdhtoJW823Ga9N8UVNyVksM4A74B_Bdj8NwdhMcngkrKKBEtjPGi-659-Kcehfn7-ypdI7fp757vNE-uPD4TtYpDpU/s400/01_0ne-77_mont2009.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />We found the Aston Martin One-77 tucked between hospitality tables like a manta ray brooding within a coral reef -- as if it were grudgingly consenting to being looked at. With a roofline that sits about four inches lower than a DBS, the minimal height and exceptional girth combine with a slew of pronounced features to create one angry car.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLNjbv3DvM-9wRkUOs01IZs2rjIkigwOmUTecg4f4ixmFEhdAPyKlSTcS8Dq-iHEdJbYscMwKap9p6KARZ61UZY_lwApiLCGASWHp7ILgcbByUyVxTV-dr1ZvtNVkutPDwH1Oxam3E7M/s1600-h/03-aston-one-77-live-monterey.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370760518497927618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLNjbv3DvM-9wRkUOs01IZs2rjIkigwOmUTecg4f4ixmFEhdAPyKlSTcS8Dq-iHEdJbYscMwKap9p6KARZ61UZY_lwApiLCGASWHp7ILgcbByUyVxTV-dr1ZvtNVkutPDwH1Oxam3E7M/s400/03-aston-one-77-live-monterey.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br />Yet it does possess its moments of soft beauty: the engine bay is a case of stupendous craftsmanship and the carbon fiber rear suspension weaving its way through leather-trimmed panels is nothing short of delicious. Inside, the car is minutely detailed, and everything other than the white-backed center console gauges elicits a "Yes" from our hearts. Even better: there's still time to get one.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbGax7_aESviiEmuWQkl-rBbcCNU2rCivc2s8bOPulFi3lDNgkyU3ZTMb5mrv6vQH6r7gTGjO5zG-z6l2mybJourUHW-NnEsEe0LSbYnM8cv4jdUYDkjZcb8OdLjAn2scn3aasiEqAGg/s1600-h/02-aston-one-77-live-monterey.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370760416793666386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbGax7_aESviiEmuWQkl-rBbcCNU2rCivc2s8bOPulFi3lDNgkyU3ZTMb5mrv6vQH6r7gTGjO5zG-z6l2mybJourUHW-NnEsEe0LSbYnM8cv4jdUYDkjZcb8OdLjAn2scn3aasiEqAGg/s400/02-aston-one-77-live-monterey.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/monterey-2009-the-aston-martin-one-77/#9">More Photos</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Monterey 2009: The Aston Martin One-77 is an overdose of "low and mean"

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Leaked: Aston Martin Rapide interior

<center><img alt="astonmartinrapideto_647768a" height="355" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/astonmartinrapideto_647768a.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />A scanned rendering of the Aston Martin Rapide's interior, claimed to be taken from an official brochure, has slid onto the Internet, and judging by the images, occupants will get the full GT experience no matter where they're seated.<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><center><img alt="astonmartinrapidene_647766a" height="309" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/astonmartinrapidene_647766a.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />And in a first for recent Astons, the packaging appears to have left room for a properly capacious trunk. Stay tuned for shots of the real deal from the Frankfurt Motor Show.<br /><br /><center><img alt="astonmartinrapidesi_647767a" height="172" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/08/astonmartinrapidesi_647767a.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />Assuming there's room to get comfy, back-seaters should have a fine time of it. Screens in the headrests will entertain while controls on the center tunnel keep the climate in check. We aren't sure what the features in the seatbacks are, but we look forward to finding out.<br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/official-aston-martin-rapide-renderings/">More Photos </a><br /><br /></span><p>

Leaked: Aston Martin Rapide interior

A scanned rendering of the Aston Martin Rapide's interior, claimed to be taken from an official brochure, has slid onto the Internet, an...

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Aston Martin Cygnet Inspires the Supercar Shrinker

<center><img alt="The supercar Shrinker - Lamborghini Gallardo" height="294" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/8/large/7213121.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />Hot on the heels of Aston Martin introducing its Cygnet Concept car, modeled after the Toyota IQ, our estimable car-compatriots over at iMotormag have created this wonderfully useful shrinking gizmo to provide for the same compact-ization of other supercar models.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img alt="The supercar Shrinker - Range Rover Sport" height="294" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/8/large/6980302.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />iMotormag does the incredible shrinking supercar.<br /><br />iMotormag shrinks a collection of supercars to see which ones work best as minis<br /><br /><center><img alt="The supercar Shrinker - Maybach Type 62" height="240" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/8/large/8395455.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />Have a look see. Don't they all, inevitably, end up looking like a cartoon car in a Disney/Pixar production? They are all so invariably cute.<br /><br />Baby supercars, yes, this is the future of the high-performance automotive realm.<br /><br /><center><img alt="The supercar Shrinker - Ferrari 458 Italia" height="272" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/8/large/8082192.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />Now, here's an idea on how to make this a money-maker. Call up Disney and Pixar and get someone to write a script for a children's film production about baby supercars. Then get a merchandising deal for those tiny, cuddly toy cars and rake in the millions. Building real DB9's will become an afterthought once they get a taste of how lucrative milking movie product tie-ins can be.<br /><br /><center><img alt="The supercar Shrinker - Koenigsegg CCR" height="269" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/8/large/2497214.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />Seriously, not even that very real Aston Martin Cygnet Concept stands much of chance to ever make it to production. Just ask Mercedes-Benz how well their little enterprise with Swiss watchmaker Swatch has gone in their co-creation of the Smart brand. That (ad-)venture has yet to yield a profit after more than a decade.<br /><br /><center><img alt="The supercar Shrinker - Bugatti Veyron" height="266" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/8/large/3489062.jpg" width="400" /> </center><br />via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109080720954/aston-martin-cygnet-inspires-the-supercar-shrinker">worldcarfans</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Aston Martin Cygnet Inspires the Supercar Shrinker

Hot on the heels of Aston Martin introducing its Cygnet Concept car, modeled after the Toyota IQ, our estimable car-compatriots over at iMo...

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Aston Martin One-77 supercar headed to Nurburgring for final testing

<center><img height="236" id="gallery-main-image" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_aston_martin_one_77_supercar_final_003-0426-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />The news comes from One-77 program manager Chris Porritt, who revealed to Autocar that engineers hope to fine tune the car at the Nurburgring before it enters production, currently scheduled for next year.<span class="fullpost"> Spy photographers will be gearing up to capture pre-production shots of the One-77, and the motoring world will be anticipating what the lap times will be like for the new Aston Martin hypercar - with such a high expected price tag, performance is expected to rival that of some of the fastest production cars, such as the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the Nissan GT-R, both of which can tackle the 'Ring in around 7 minutes and 26 seconds.<br /><br /><center><img height="194" id="gallery-main-image0" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_aston_martin_one_77_supercar_final_004-0427-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />Aston Martin's amazing One-77 appeared out of nowhere and stunned the motoring world with its bold design and exorbitant price tag, which is expected to run in the vicinity of $2 million. The current model being shown around the world is a prototype of what will be a future production version, and to further this end Aston Martin has revealed that it will be building a test example that will be tracked at the renowned Nurburgring circuit in Germany.<br /><br /><center><img height="267" id="gallery-main-image1" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_aston_martin_one_77_supercar_final_009-0513-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />With a projected weight of 1,500kg the prototype One-77's top speed is predicted to be in excess of 200mph, with a 0-60mph time in approximately 3.5 seconds - both figures that point to some serious performance potential if the handling is capable enough. As for a final production version, the engine will likely remain unchanged.<br /><br /><center><img height="268" id="gallery-main-image2" src="http://www.motorauthority.com/content/thumbs/2/0/2010_aston_martin_one_77_supercar_final_010-0513-950x650.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />The prototype One-77's power unit is an extreme evolution of the 6.0L V12 engines fitted to the DBS, DB9 and new V12 Vantage models. The brief for the engine team was reportedly to take the 6.0L V12 as far as it could go, both in terms of output and weight reduction. The targets were a power output of no less than 700hp (522kW) with a 10% reduction in engine mass. Incredibly, the Aston Martin and Cosworth engineers who worked on the powertrain achieved a mass reduction of some 25% while increasing displacement to 7.3L.<br /><a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/gallery/first-completed-aston-martin-one-77-supercar/2010-aston-martin-one-77-supercar-final-002.html">More Photos</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Aston Martin One-77 supercar headed to Nurburgring for final testing

The news comes from One-77 program manager Chris Porritt, who revealed to Autocar that engineers hope to fine tune the car at the Nurburgri...

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Nurburgring _ Aston Martin One-77

<center><img alt="SB-Medien / Aston Martin One-77 at Nurburgring store" height="268" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/4138309.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />Aston Martin was sure to be on hand at the Formula One Grand Prix Germany event at the Nürburgring circuit over the weekend with its new One-77 model.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img alt="SB-Medien / Aston Martin One-77 at Nurburgring store" height="268" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/3138967.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />The presentation also helped promote Aston Martin's new store on the Nürburgring Boulevard. Aston Martin's new supercar may not be F1 competitive with its 7.3 liter naturally aspirated V12 pumping out 700 hp, but it can make up what it lacks in power with some serious cabin luxury.<br /><br /><center><img alt="SB-Medien / Aston Martin One-77 at Nurburgring store" height="267" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/9947925.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />According to our photographer, the One-77 on display was the first production model ever constructed by the luxury British automaker and has been used for testing by Aston Martin.<br /><br /><center><img alt="SB-Medien / Aston Martin One-77 at Nurburgring store" height="268" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/5223088.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />The One-77, conceptually conceived as a DTM racer, will also feature a six-speed sequential (automated) manual gearbox and something called Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve damping, meant for the supercar to keeps its head with all that power thrashing it about.<br /><br /><center><img alt="SB-Medien / Aston Martin One-77 at Nurburgring store" height="265" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/2994357.jpg" width="400"> </center><br />The rest of the One-77's performance data is something Aston Martin is not yet willing to share, except to say that the 0 to 100 km/h sprint will be in under 3.5 seconds and top speed will surpass 200 mph (320 km/h). But construction details give us some hint as to how well the car will boogie, as weight will come in at a sprightly 1,500 kg with the One-77's carbon fiber monocoque chassis.<br /><a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109071320439/mini8/aston-martin-one-77-on-display-at-nurburgring-store-grand-opening">More Photos </a><br /><br /></span><p>

Nurburgring _ Aston Martin One-77

Aston Martin was sure to be on hand at the Formula One Grand Prix Germany event at the Nürburgring circuit over the weekend with its new On...

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eBay Find: Jaguar XK Convertible Crossdressed as an Aston Martin

<center><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i44.tinypic.com/syrwwh.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" /><p></p><br /></center><br />So what do you do when you have a salvageable Jaguar XK8 Convertible wreck in your hands? Well, you can either try to restore it to its previous condition as most people would or alternatively, create a whole different type of car like this eBay owner did.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Thanks to the extended use of fiberglass, the XK8 denounces its wild-cat heritage and enters the 'fantastic' world of Aston Martin replicas with styling elements from the lone-gone Vanquish. Love the glued on steering wheel badge but think we'll pass on this one.<br />Source:carscoop.blogspot.com<br /><br /></span>

eBay Find: Jaguar XK Convertible Crossdressed as an Aston Martin

So what do you do when you have a salvageable Jaguar XK8 Convertible wreck in your hands? Well, you can either try to restore it to its prev...

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Aston Martin announced new V12 Vantage Roadster for First Time

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYOej2vItrUKQd2XQAZ29j3Ch3Bisbjvdh7vjhDUX7dSLax4nHjHAhUyq4LIv-9p5-HvxbIHAMo3aqpklZ0T-rqIg2jfhro9hiYDdkbZTmqeZqZsSEwtldsAiwDwFwfZy7nscCDpr3ULk/s1600-h/8382242.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335116472748352290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYOej2vItrUKQd2XQAZ29j3Ch3Bisbjvdh7vjhDUX7dSLax4nHjHAhUyq4LIv-9p5-HvxbIHAMo3aqpklZ0T-rqIg2jfhro9hiYDdkbZTmqeZqZsSEwtldsAiwDwFwfZy7nscCDpr3ULk/s400/8382242.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 273px;" /></a><br />Aston Martin chose to unveil the V12 Vantage coupe at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The Roadster will follow through a public unveiling at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMLv-DXDV0QYkxRotwCuxYj6e24Ir3_ZHs2xOYRrW1LPhi7ZO_KEI5rq2_oM-rToXzwcmI8kFpsOeu6dhF8LtnTAw1DYbdRu7D-6Gz6HLQBafGqmWNEU3DGlHZW-JpLnwTydsY5nG7vUWY/s1600-h/5624247.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335116402141648002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMLv-DXDV0QYkxRotwCuxYj6e24Ir3_ZHs2xOYRrW1LPhi7ZO_KEI5rq2_oM-rToXzwcmI8kFpsOeu6dhF8LtnTAw1DYbdRu7D-6Gz6HLQBafGqmWNEU3DGlHZW-JpLnwTydsY5nG7vUWY/s400/5624247.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" /></a><br />When Aston Martin announced that the new V12 Vantage will be limited to just 1,000 examples, it became clear how rare the car would be. You can bet its Roadster sibling will be just as exclusive if not more so. Spied out in the open for the first time, the Roadster has stuck to the traditional definition of a roadster by using a canvass roof instead of a convertible hard top.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTh7sR4KEh_47-J5TEVCAkq40fQfAIPKg6qqOmsGJpV7U3f_7KpjvMyYo99bKvDBCQn9yrDqHY4fgb3uk1n6UM922ezZ_lCMwnG-iLpUVCm6wzZDp6UoQGsYDC7ZcLg34kYnfo0kSAU1j7/s1600-h/1525629.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335116035723676882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTh7sR4KEh_47-J5TEVCAkq40fQfAIPKg6qqOmsGJpV7U3f_7KpjvMyYo99bKvDBCQn9yrDqHY4fgb3uk1n6UM922ezZ_lCMwnG-iLpUVCm6wzZDp6UoQGsYDC7ZcLg34kYnfo0kSAU1j7/s400/1525629.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 264px;" /></a><br />The coupe propels from 0 - 62mph in 4.2 seconds while the speedo needle eventually stops at 190mph (305km/h). Given the same circumstances roadsters usually can't sprint away as quickly as their tin top counterparts because of the extra weight brought on by the former's roof mechanisms. So expect a time of around 4.4 seconds for the 0 - 62mph run.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbXG5ZOCrKe3lp-iY_D6aMSdRcPbElTwc9Qd2gyDBj8a3fm3A9lmZqgouizJFtAcdXorw3hSDLY1aUF_UlqlMFuLpu0z1vfahHdZrqcdLsSr5fh_2UEdGeRxpraV2TuoJ_-4gs7CAi-0p/s1600-h/890885.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335115910685702658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbXG5ZOCrKe3lp-iY_D6aMSdRcPbElTwc9Qd2gyDBj8a3fm3A9lmZqgouizJFtAcdXorw3hSDLY1aUF_UlqlMFuLpu0z1vfahHdZrqcdLsSr5fh_2UEdGeRxpraV2TuoJ_-4gs7CAi-0p/s400/890885.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 258px;" /></a><br />The same 6.0-litre V12 found in the coupe also makes its mark in the Roadster. It produces a heady 380kW (517PS) of power and maximum torque of 570Nm. Mated with the engine will be a 6-speed manual transmission.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvd6dS_atbj8B2UWQr-T4lI9yAu2gBmrgvi_Dzuinw6HS1AWLxafy60nln1zXgm0Ec3pFrouSkoIr1b6wJtpvE7JLT0qYQVFglmMN_0JaLhTjbWOVD-J0ekyvD65Z_RBkz-RNRErSyfWoD/s1600-h/8942786.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335115830388286322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvd6dS_atbj8B2UWQr-T4lI9yAu2gBmrgvi_Dzuinw6HS1AWLxafy60nln1zXgm0Ec3pFrouSkoIr1b6wJtpvE7JLT0qYQVFglmMN_0JaLhTjbWOVD-J0ekyvD65Z_RBkz-RNRErSyfWoD/s400/8942786.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 258px;" /></a><br />Performance features to be inherited from the coupe should include Dynamic Stability Control, carbon-ceramic brakes and a multi-mode powertrain that has "normal" and "sport" modes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5VxTkfclIOX3KJmN_1UQjDD2Aah3wDoGgdBYRiq8UWhysT0QIrp_6E89jwGhzVjHOKzdYZO7ePVrDUTbF1a3NBVcyO0Rplz6KMCkRXeSAsRFVWga1XGi497Z_BHL50ejbPsHt_Evcqb1/s1600-h/8654020.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335116230068254642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5VxTkfclIOX3KJmN_1UQjDD2Aah3wDoGgdBYRiq8UWhysT0QIrp_6E89jwGhzVjHOKzdYZO7ePVrDUTbF1a3NBVcyO0Rplz6KMCkRXeSAsRFVWga1XGi497Z_BHL50ejbPsHt_Evcqb1/s400/8654020.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcZg9dtq8Xf3DwzJn4MUUydaalrkWGjzWvoeKjerXWffdil7TDvcw_UMka1t0_9qHnFRwnZFGGqJ2bmC1lYPR9EskebAZ93tHoCOoSBdroqzwJo_gWH7-SS7D8MFcaP7qatyp0RkEZ2Bc/s1600-h/6074662.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335115770544091506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcZg9dtq8Xf3DwzJn4MUUydaalrkWGjzWvoeKjerXWffdil7TDvcw_UMka1t0_9qHnFRwnZFGGqJ2bmC1lYPR9EskebAZ93tHoCOoSBdroqzwJo_gWH7-SS7D8MFcaP7qatyp0RkEZ2Bc/s400/6074662.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 264px;" /></a><br />via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090512.029/aston-martin-vantage-v12-roadster-spotted-for-first-time">World Car Fans</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other article:<br /></span><a class="snap_noshots" href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2007/12/aston-martin-unveils-v12-vantage-rs.html">Aston Martin Unveils V12 Vantage RS</a><br /><a class="snap_noshots" href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2008/09/hamann-aston-martin-v8-vantage-revealed.html">Hamann Aston Martin V8 Vantage Revealed</a><br /><a class="snap_noshots" href="http://benzs.blogspot.com/2009/02/geneva-debut-aston-martin-dbs-volante.html">Geneva Debut : Aston Martin DBS Volante and Vantage V12</a><br /><br /></span>

Aston Martin announced new V12 Vantage Roadster for First Time

Aston Martin chose to unveil the V12 Vantage coupe at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The Roadster will follow through a public unveiling at the...

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