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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Aston Martin DBGT 2025 Water-Powered Supercar

Feast your eyes on the Aston Martin DBGT 2025.

Feistier many of the bees, and thinner than a wasp, the Aston Martin DBGT 2025, the coup was a wasp, both in terms of body design and engine under the hood cranker. Oh, and speaking of the theme of nature, did I mention it was green? Aston Martin DBGT 2025 is powered by a hydrogen!

Not recommended were incredibly, zero emission concept car on the Aston Martin Forum. Information and pictures of DBGT 2025 is also difficult to find. Regardless of the buzz in other forums, I'm looking forward to more pictures of Aston Martin DBGT 2025, if it does it in production, this thing is sizzling hot!

The Beast:

Aston Martin DBGT 2025 is hydrogen, and is a concept car, which deserves the laurels of its sleek and elegant design. It 'also the Zero Emission Vehicle and takes the process of electrolysis hydrogen.

The Machine:

Aston Martin DBGT 2025 has incredible curves and a streamlined body and runs on a 6-liter V12. A water tank is split into oxygen and hydrogen and hydrogen is used as fuel. It can reach 62 mph to 0 mph in 4.3 seconds.
Thrill:

You have the pleasure of driving a car very environmentally friendly, which is equal to zero emissions. You are truly a pleasure to drive a car elegant. The water powered engine is highly anticipated, and prices can be higher side. Finally, it is a good design.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Aston Martin Virage (2011) [Reviews]



Aston Martin introduces the new Aston Martin Virage - very elegant and powerful, yet considered a sports car under. The brand can now offer its customers a first class, all with different shapes, but with the same unique soul, Aston Martin and luxury.

Beautiful, dynamic and prestigious Aston Martin Virage combines decidedly performance luxury sports car, comfort and refinement. The front mid-mounted V12 engine torque for outstanding performance with inherent agility of the car and the perfect weight distribution provide the ideal balance between performance sports car and immediately the luxury brand sports modern illustrated by Aston Martin.

Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez said: "100 years of automotive history has shown that evolution produces the best solutions in a timely manner Virage So it is, is the next level of evolution, we VH architecture, strategy, and makes everything perfectly, you can expect today .. It 'the perfect balance of opposites. "

Aston Martin Virage is perennially among the elegant DB9 and DBS offers an open sports car for our customers, who remains in a performance of luxury and rustic, but offers more and, most importantly, the performance, which is always available without problems guide.

Aston Martin is renowned hand-built 6.0-liter V12 produces 490 hp (365 kW/497 hp) and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque, and through the shaft of carbon fiber, is coupled to a six-speed Touchtronic automatic transaxle II installed to promote the full weight of the 50:50 balance.

The Aston Martin Virage dynamics were set to provide a more engaging driving experience more refined, the driver can extract the maximum performance of your vehicle more easily. A new adaptive damping system (ADS) intelligently "reads" the road to provide optimum grip, adapting to different conditions. The system now selects up to five different parameters of stiffness in the normal mode, and more rigid five settings in sport mode.

Helps the driver control, a "sport" button on the dashboard allows the driver to select an answer marked acceleration of the changes and the fastest team, while taking no gear changes automatically rather than limiting revolution.

Aston Martin Virage introduced the Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes as standard - in contrast with this market - offering advanced and massive stopping power. Powerful, fade-resistant and much lighter than traditional cast iron plates, the CCM braking system which means that not only reduces the weight of the whole machine, but the weight savings per wheel means that a better balance of ride comfort and handling can be affected. The lower rotational mass also improve acceleration.
Aston Martin Virage active technology and combine it with the comfort and refinement found in DB9 and Rapide. Aston Martin bonded to an aluminum architecture "VH", which constitutes the backbone of the sports car brand, inspired by the aerospace industry, where weight reduction is the ultimate goal. Durable and lightweight, modular aluminum intrinsic properties are ideal for a very rigid and versatile platform, which enables the production of Aston Martin Virage Coupe and Volante.

Aston Martin Virage sits wide and low power demands, which is below, a bi-xenon headlamps follow the lines of the sides to give a car more lively and modern face. The aluminum grille inspired by the new One-77, consists of five horizontal wings, which are beveled to create the profile of support. The new front bumper is clean and the machine to alleviate any visual complexity of the overall objective of the simplicity of design. Front wings separated by Aston Martin Virage his team mates to host a new modern interpretation of the iconic Aston Martin side of the body strake six LEDs style, forming one side of the repeater. Aston Martin Virage side skirts to drive simplicity through a rear bumper diffuser, which houses the body-colored blade width aggravated by a car.

Such as drivers and passengers opening doors signature swan wings, they are greeted by the scent of seven hides the most beautiful Bridge of Weir leather hand-sewn by expert craftsmen. Inspiration is drawn from the luxury leather goods to produce a striped Welt flowing on either side of the dashboard and along the seat and the door, drawing the eye through the car. Aston Martin Virage Each man will have 70 hours of expert craftsmanship provided within one to create the famous Aston Martin sophisticated interior. In total more than 200 man-hours to be spent on the global headquarters of the Aston Martin Virage crafts at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England, this will be the production car at the tenth to be built there within eight years.

Simplicity throughout the car with the new fully integrated satellite navigation has been developed in collaboration with Garmin. The new system simplifies the operation through the four existing joystick mounted on the dashboard. A new 6.5-inch screen with high resolution using the latest graphics cards and maps to guide visually and aurally drivers to their destination.

Standard equipment includes heated seats (Sports seats only), cruise control, satellite navigation, Bluetooth preparation powerful phone and 700W Aston Martin Audio System with Dolby ® Pro Logic ® II and complete integration of iPod ® .

Performance

Sitting in the heart of all Aston Martin sports car is a driver and not more suggestive in the adoption of the new twist famous hand-built 6.0-liter V12 that is assembled at the factory Aston Martin engine as Cologne Germany. Aston Martin technicians take more than 20 hours to build and test each engine before sending in Gaydon, where they went so far in the Aston Martin Virage can help balance your ideal weight 50:50.

The Aston Martin Virage engine produces 490 hp (365 kW/497 hp) and 570 nm (420 lb-ft) of torque, and is identified from V12 in the family with a full black. Full houses a "five pillars of design" further increase the stiffness of the pipe to provide improved sound quality. The V12 was designed to provide over 85% of maximum torque at just 1,500 rpm drive Virage offers a useful snapshot and most importantly, the real world.

Aston Martin Director of Product Development, Ian Minard, said: "The new Virage represents another milestone in the Aston Martin sports GT class that combines luxury and performance Our engineering team has tried to balance the elements of modern design, the powers and perform solid performance liquid .. We focused on key elements of the performance of the car and control, and the intricate details of the operation, comfort and craftsmanship. "

II Touchtronic transmission features as standard, and to promote the Aston Martin Virage refined power delivery makes the replacement of a concrete but simple. Designed in collaboration with ZF six-speed automatic is well positioned to remain silent figures on the motorway, and practice to respond heatedly while driving. Controlled through a finely polished glass passes describing the NP, R, D, on the dashboard, the driver can take the automatic mode and an intelligent control system to decide the right time to change the gear ratio to achieve smoothness and savings Fuel optimal.

In addition, the driver can take the paddles leather-clad magnesium to activate the manual mode. Mounted on the steering column so the driver can always be found easily up or down, the manual mode gives the driver complete control.
Virage has a Sport button on the dashboard that, when depressed, will create an enhanced driving experience through quicker gear changes and automatic system will replace the driver is able to maintain the equipment in the limiter speed.

Control

The new Aston Martin Virage has a new adaptive damping system (ADS) has been adapted to meet the special character of the last Aston Martin sports GT. Each shock has five settings of individual computer controlled rigidity. This allows the turns "reading" the road through sensors placed strategically around the car, constantly adjusting the distance of each corner. The use of yaw, the accelerometer, steering wheel, throttle and brake sensors (ABS), the intelligent system can take into account the needs of the driver of the car is at any given time. The unit adaptive damping control (ECU) uses these measurements to determine the damping of the best settings required at some point, it becomes more rigid for improved handling and control, driving dynamics, and become more flexible for comfort while driving "normal" driving conditions.

Increase vehicle control, the button on the glass top allows the driver to disable ADS system to grow firmer shock absorbers in a variety of configurations. As the button is pressed, the first five seconds, all damping parameters are set in their strongest offering a tangible difference for the driver. After five seconds, the system returns to the optimal configuration of the vast estate that results in a more focused driving experience, but comfortable.

Virage has been delivered to customers in Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brake standard - bucking trends in this market. Critically acclaimed for offering the ultimate in braking power progressive CCM discs benefit from six-piston calipers in front and four rear. To give the driver control when braking tangible, they are much stronger than conventional cast iron discs fade and 12.5 kg lighter than a conventional system, they contribute to a decline in the population outside the comfort suspended participation ride and handling.

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has been specially optimized for the Aston Martin Virage. A three-stage DSC system allows the driver to adjust the level of intervention depending on the type of electronic behavior. In default mode, the system is "on" limit any tire slippage in difficult conditions, and provide maximum security possible without being intrusive. Hold the button for four seconds, begin DSC "Track Mode", which could be delayed electronics, creating an even purer experience safe. Press the button for five seconds to turn off completely.

Using the knowledge gained from the V8 Vantage Roadster and DBS Volante, Virage Volante, the new features a cradle securely mounted and front and rear panels of shear, which provide a high level of rigidity. This means that Virage Volante retains its sporty dynamics, without compromising the roof open. For the first time on an Aston Martin Virage coupe they are also using a shear panel on the back of the car, again to increase the strength and stiffness.

Fully integrated into the Aston Martin series satellite navigation has been completely revised Aston Martin Virage benefit from the new system, developed in collaboration with the Garmin that is managed using the existing joystick and buttons on the dashboard. Features include a clearer graphics, better interface to the prospect of the radar images and data. The new system to maintain an integrated, out of sight less than real wood on the dashboard, center console can be easily by pressing a button. Control through an aluminum four-button joystick to prevent fingerprints on the screen uncomfortable that prevent a clear view.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420

Aston Martin has unveiled a new motor racing-inspired special edition Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420, which brings a new dimension of athletic prowess and dynamic capacity of the range V8 Vantage.



To be successful, the V8 Vantage N400 special edition of 2007, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 is based on the standard 4.7-liter, 420 hp, 180 mph V8 Vantage and is available in coupe or roadster, with a manual transmission or optional six speed automated manual transmission Sportshift.

Vantage N420 is based on the experience of the company at the Nurburgring 24 hours race. In 2006 running of the Classic Endurance Nürburgring annually between a field of motor sport cars homologated for most registered Aston Martin V8 quasi-standard road registered Vantage. Driven by a team of employees, including Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin V8 Vantage - called "Rose" team - finished 4th in class and 24 usually on grounds of over 200 cars Running specialty.



Since then, the Aston Martin returns every year to participate in the grueling endurance race, making a series of class wins and podiums with V12 and V8 Vantage road registered and, more recently, the new four-door Rapide. Not only that success has led to a prosperous career V8 Vantage GT4 client program administered by Aston Martin Racing, but the lessons learned in the race at the Nurburgring has led to changes in aerodynamic performance and others to reintegrate into cars Aston Martin road.

generous standard, and some unique options to ensure a Vantage N420 is a special and unique and distinctive, but also offers a saving of 27 kg of weight - achieved through the application of carbon fiber - more than the standard V8 Vantage Aston Martin.

Outside, a larger threshold for the perfect balance of carbon fiber splitter, side strakes and the speaker, but the brave 10-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels complete the glossy black finish, the cracks of black mesh and "graphitic "tailpipe finisher complete the coordinated look.



The interior of the N420 Vantage offers Iridium package inside with graphite instruments, leather or Alcantara steering wheel ®, custom plates N420 threshold and light carbon fiber seats, with "Race Track" in the seam Aston Martin Vantage V12. Bluetooth, cruise control and remote control of the park is also standard.


Cementation Vantage N420 credentials as a special edition Aston Martin V8 Vantage is tailored to the most demanding pilots and enthusiastic, is normally equipped with optional Sports Pack. This package combines springs, dampers and anti-roll bars, and even more responsive handling, while maintaining the V8 Vantage is renowned balance, balance and capacity for long distance. Furthermore, a new sports exhaust system produces an appropriate soundtrack inspiration.

Another feature is the possibility of a new series of paint systems to choose from Aston Martin, Race Collection. Matching body color with bold contrasting shades of the rails and can not grill, they celebrate the heritage of the brand race. All successful riders Vantage N24 will be celebrated with 'Rose' yellow green "Kermit" and "Elwood" blue throughout the collection with the traditional Aston Martin Racing Green. The white and black car is shown in the accompanying images are equally striking livery "Asian Cup".

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Prices start at £ 96,995.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Aston Martin Cygnet (2011) Car Review

Is this the most controversial car of 2011? The new Aston Martin Cygnet is either a fabulously clever way to make lots of money and reduce CO2 emissions, or an abomination not fit to wear the winged emblem, depending on whom you talk.




Now we have reduced the Aston Martin in its natural habitat Cygnet Town. Read our review of the first unit of why we remain confused and less convinced.

So what makes a real Cygnet Aston?

Well, certainly nothing in the engine compartment or the chassis itself. Aston has chosen not to change the mechanics ever. The swan get the larger engine 1.33-liter VVT (there is no option for 1.0 liter) with 97bhp at 6000rpm and 4400rpm ft to 92 pounds. You can have a six-speed manual to £ 30 995 or CVT Auto £ 32 115. So does this Aston rather, uh, slow. The peak of 106 mph and covers 0-62 mph in 11.8 gaping edge of seconds. However, compression by London he feels about fairly quickly, even if it has to be revved quite hard to deliver.


The real transformation is the exterior design and interior details. There are leather everywhere in demand and Aston is the same number of skins to cut a Cygnet as does a DB9 or money. The result is quite strange. It's great that an index based on shoddy intelligence is covered, but how exquisite materials abut against Aston cheap plastic is very strange.

I can not hide the humble origins of the Cygnet. The handles are a good example. Simple, cheap plastic objects packaged in hand sewn leather. What Obama said about pigs and lipstick again? There are 22 different skins and 30 exterior colors available. If you want a different color, will be an additional £ 5.495.





Externally Cygnet shares only the roof panel of the iQ, everything else is custom. So it's a new door skins, fenders, hood, lights ... the list goes on. When all the panels are fixed flat surface and then painted the stand for the whole Aston Aston quality finish. It seems certain as a final good and is pretty solid and more expensive to IQ. However, most find the Aston grille looks a little 'incongruous. I know I want to complain that all Astons look alike ... but this could be a step too far!

Does it feel like Aston iQ or go to a club of slavery?

Unlike the Aston I've driven. The interior is miles ahead of the iQ in terms of materials and finishes, but I'm not sure he feels very special. Just curious. Dynamically spreading is not exactly either with the DNA of Aston. The manual gearbox is pretty horrible, the race is on hold because of the short wheelbase and throttle response is very soft and lazy. This is, of course, along the iQ donor vehicle, but the price and said Aston therefore has a right to expect superior driving experience.


However, it is a car designed for those addicted to luxury brands and money enough to not disturb the zero here and there. The type of person who could spend £ 3000 on a suit or £ 5,000 on a handbag. Judging by the reaction around London in the Cygnet, surely not go unnoticed. And many people much cooler than I thought it was "beautiful."

If you buy one?

Well, 400 people have and Aston could build 1,500 per year. That should do wonders for the average emissions of CO2 and profit. Aston also argue that new customers are running their dealers to buy a Cygnet and walk with a V8 Vantage or DB9, too. If true, then perhaps the Cygnet is really marketing genius at work.


Verdict

However, we all love our cars right? We love them, how they run, they represent a technological genius, and how to make us feel. car enthusiasts like us, to have a little Cygnet 'appeal. But if the funds of the next generation of V8 and V12 sports and GT cars, so good luck to it.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato (2011) Made His Debut In Racing



Aston Martin V12 Zagato presented a limited edition coupe weeks ago, but has already made a racing version of the application, the final round of the ADAC Nürburgring VLN series. It 'was the first time the public saw the Aston Martin V12 Zagato since it was inaugurated in 2011 at the Villa d'Este Competition.

Why the Nurburgring for the debut of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato?

From what is generally considered more difficult circuits in the world can be against-productive. But Aston Martin retain its test center Nurgurgring V12 Zagato and is based on the existing chassis V12 Vantage. Remember that Aston plans to race two V12 Zagato, as part of his working team at the 2011 Nürburgring 24 hour race later, in June, and the location hard logic.


How does the Aston Martin V12 Zagato fare in his first race?

Aston Martin had low expectations for car expenses, the intention of using the endurance of four hours testing suspension settings and the equipment to collect data on the right track for development work over here to race 24 hours.





V12 Zagato unfortunately expired after 5 laps ruthless, succumbing to a variety of dental problems. But Aston Martin Racing has been happy with the original bet when the new car.

It 'was the current Aston Martin V8 Vantage V12 and racing cars to drive to victory. V12 Vantage Team has suffered damage in an accident in the first round and was forced to retire, but came second in the SP8 class V8 Vantage. Overall victory went to the Porsche day, scoring to win the 911 GT3 R hybrid racer.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Aston Martin V12 Zagato racer (2011)

Aston Martin has released this rendering of its new V12 Zagato racer, which will compete at the Nurburgring this summer.

The 2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato made its world debut at the Villa D'Este concours d'elegance at the weekend, where it won the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes.






Design director Marek Reichman said: 'It is an honour to win this award in Italy, where many great designs originated from, and this victory shows that Aston Martin has successfully developed their own renowned design language over the past years. The result is a car that incorporates the core values of the Zagato design language which we perfectly translated into Aston Martin’s modern design DNA.'

Aston V12 Zagato: the race car

The racer hasn't been shown yet, but we'll see the Zagato in track spec shortly. It will compete at the Nurburgring this weekend in the 53rd ADAC ACAS H&R-Cup VLN race on 28 May.

Aston Martin’s chief executive Ulrich Bez will also lead a driver team which will eventually race two V12 Zagato cars at the Nurburgring 24-hour race on 25-26 June.

'Nurburgring is where we sign-off every new model in terms of dynamics, and there can be no better place for the new V12 Zagato to be finally tested,' said Dr Bez. 'The 24-hour race is the ultimate road test and a fitting introduction for the V12 Zagato.'

The roadgoing Zagato

Although Aston says it is monitoring interest in the Zagato, a roadgoing version seems a dead cert. The car takes a V12 Vantage coupe and clothes it in bodywork by Zagato.

It was produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the DB4 GT Zagato.

'Based on the reactions of our customers to this race car, we hope to offer a road-homologated V12 Zagato in a small, limited number as soon as possible,' added Dr Bez. 'First feedback has been great so far, this makes us confident that this new Aston Martin V12 Zagato will be a winner of the classic car vote at Villa D’Este in 50 years time.'