2011 Aston Martin Rapide

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Despite the piddling amount of miles their owners tend to accumulate on them, Aston Martins have always been intended for long-distance grand touring rather than the sort of high-adrenaline pavement-pounding that other exotic sports cars get. With rare exception, an Aston puts a priority on getting its passengers rapidly to their destination in comfort and grand style. Well, for two people at least. If you wanted to bring along anyone else, their age could not exceed their hat size, or in the case of two-seat models, it would probably be best if they were simply imaginary.
Times have changed, thanks to the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide. If it looks like a DB9 stretched to accommodate an extra pair of doors and seats, that's because it's pretty much exactly that. Under the skin is Aston Martin's customary bonded-aluminum unit body and rear-mounted transaxle, while the 6.0-liter V12 is shared with the DB9. The Rapide is much larger, however. Beyond the 9.8 inches of additional wheelbase, the Rapide is 12 inches longer overall and 10 inches wider. This sedan actually takes up more real estate than the Porsche Panamera, even though it looks smaller and sleeker.
So it's based on the DB9 and looks like the DB9, but does the Aston Martin Rapide drive like one as well? Well, to put it one way, the term "four-door sports car" has rarely been so apt. There is an agility that you just won't get in other super sedans, while at the same time, there's the same sort of ride comfort that has made Aston Martins such brilliant touring cars. Then there's the V12, which offers effortless thrust and the sort of grandiose noises that beautifully blur the line between muscular and sophisticated -- like Metallica performing with the London Philharmonic. Unfortunately, such sounds might not make up for the fact that cheaper ultra-luxury sedans like the Panamera, Jaguar XJ Supercharged and Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG are notably quicker.
The Rapide has other disadvantages relative to its rivals as well. While its hatchback-style trunk and rear bucket seats provide a level of practicality that a GT coupe never could, the Rapide still doesn't deliver the sensible four-door function of a sedan. The backseat suffers from a lack of hip room, while leg- and headroom are only sufficient until you realize its competitors are limousines by comparison.
As such, the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide isn't quite a sedan in the traditional sense. Nevertheless, the addition of a respectable amount of convenience to the DB9's mix of performance, handling and stunning good looks creates the kind of package that might encourage even Aston owners to accumulate more miles.

 INTERIOR

Four full-grain leather seats provide ample room for adults of all sizes. Sitting in the backseat, my 6’ 1” frame fits comfortably all around. Headroom is excellent, so too is leg and hip room. Elongated seats provide superior support for the lower back, extending upwards well beyond the norm to provide integrated headrests in a molded, yet completely accessible package.
Walnut dash trim is standard along with Iridium Silver and Graphite metallic accents. On this day, our vehicle is equipped with the optional Piano Black fascia trim, red stitching on the seats and a rear seat entertainment system with 6-disc DVD player and wireless headphones. 

Storage is surprisingly good given the stout dimensions of the trunk, but don’t expect to carry four large suitcases and four people all at the same time. With this in mind, Aston Martin provides the ultimate luxury add-on, stylized luggage designed to fit in place while looking the part. Front door pouches are a useful size as are the stitched leather center console cupholders. The standard umbrella is perfect for those times when the weather turns rainy, which in jolly old England happens frequently.

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EXTERIOR

The Rapide is based on the same platform as Aston Martin's other cars, and it's unmistakably a family member.

Aston Martin keeps the Rapide lightweight through the extensive use of aluminum, magnesium alloy and composite along with the more traditional steel.  Exterior features include:

• Standard 20-inch alloy wheels
• Optional 20-inch silver or graphite wheels
• Standard front parking sensors
• Standard gray brake calipers
• Optional black, red and silver calipers

 ENGINE

Performance comes by way of a mid-mounted all alloy 48-valve 6.0-liter V12 engine. It produces an astounding 470 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 443 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm. Matched to a rear mid-mounted 6-speed “Touchtronic 2” gearbox with electronic shift-by-wire control, it accelerates to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds while reaching a top speed of 184 mph.
A rear-wheel drive sports car of the highest caliber, the standard rack-and-pinion set up with Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering performs at maximum level as we soon discover leaving the parking lot on a British-style fish and chips pub crawl. 


Fitted with 20-inch alloy wheels and 245/40/20 front, 295/35/20 rear Bridgestone Potenza high-performance tires, we make our way north and west out of the gated entrance at Aston Martin Headquarters in Gaydon, England.
Independent double wishbone suspension front and back features anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and mono tube adaptive dampers. The rear adds anti-lift geometry to keep the vehicle firmly in place.

Driving Impressions

Climb into the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide's snug driver seat and you might think you're actually in a DB9. Not only are the controls around you practically identical, but the way the car effortlessly cruises down the highway or confidently takes a corner makes it feel like a sports car, not a luxury sedan. The automatic transmission is remarkably smooth, the steering is light and precise and the V12 sounds incredible. Best of all, it still manages to offer a compliant ride in true Aston tradition.
Because of the Rapide's long, low-slung body, there is an elevated risk of high centering on curbs and driveways. Owners simply must be mindful of their pretty Aston Martin's underbody and chin spoiler.
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2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

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Aston Martin is not afraid of trumping its most expensive, famous and fanciest car. You'd think taking the V12 engine from its Aston Martin DBS and stuffing it into the more nimble Vantage would be a no-no, as the baby Aston would actually outdo 007's ride in almost every parameter of performance and handling while costing much less besides. Yet Aston Martin has done just that with its 2011 V12 Vantage, a measure of the company's eagerness to be respected for sports-car performance as well as GT sophistication.
The 6.0-liter V12 in question cranks out 510 horsepower, 90 more than the base V8. But since the V12 is about a foot longer than the Vantage's normal V8, Aston had to do a fair amount of engineering to shoehorn the engine beneath the Vantage's hood. Changes include a few tweaks to the front structure, cooling vents in the hood and revised suspension tuning. Overall curb weight has increased by about 150 pounds, and the car's weight distribution slightly now favors the front of the car a bit. But the V12 Vantage is definitely a sports car, with aggressively revised bodywork and carbon-ceramic brakes and more aggressive bodywork.
The rest of the 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is pretty similar to the regular V8 Vantage. Inside, it's the same interior design, with impeccably finished materials. The V12 Vantage doesn't get the DBS's two-stage adjustable suspension, but you won't likely miss it. On the move, the Vantage stays glued to the road without crashing or banging as the DBS is prone to do when you select the suspension's Sport setting.
Compared to models outside the Aston family, the V12 Vantage's luster dims a little. Similarly priced exotics like the Audi R8 5.2, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and Porsche 911 Turbo S all provide varying mixes of quicker acceleration or stronger grip. But in this company, there's really no way to lose. And if you're just looking for the ultimate driver's Aston, the V12 Vantage is the most delicious performance machine to emerge from the house that David Brown built.

 INTERIOR

A dizzying array of interior choices means each V12 Vantage can be personalized by its buyer. Premium materials line the aluminum-trimmed dashboard, which includes a ringed push-button ignition above the radio controls. Interior features include:

• 10-way power seats feature twin lumbar adjustment and memory function
• Optional dual-stage heated seats
• Standard Bluetooth connectivity
• Standard navigation system
• Automatic climate control
• Analog clock, stitched dashboard seams and machined instrument dials are among the upscale touches
• Carbon fiber door handles

  EXTERIOR

The V12 Vantage's frame replaces welding with advanced adhesives for better vibration damping, and aluminum and magnesium components reduce weight throughout the chassis. Exterior features include:

• High-intensity-discharge headlights
• Flared front fenders are trailed by inset side vents
• Integrated deck lid spoiler and twin exhaust pipes
• 19-inch wheels
• LED taillights

 ENGINE
The 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 that cranks out 510 hp and 420 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual is the only transmission available. Aston Martin estimates a 0-60 time of 4.1 seconds, which would be a tenth quicker than the DBS. Fuel economy (should you care), is an EPA-estimated 11 mpg city/17 mpg highway and 13 mpg combined.

 SAFETY
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage comes equipped with carbon-ceramic disc brakes with ABS and brake assist, while other standard equipment includes traction control and stability control (with a track mode), and side airbags that provide head and torso protection.

Driving Impressions

How do you improve on what was already the best-handling Aston Martin? Why, add a 510-hp V12, that's how. The resulting car presents the precision of the Vantage with the all-out thrust of the DBS -- a combination with which it's hard to argue. On a winding road, the 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage moves confidently while feeding its driver useful information about what's happening at the pavement level. It also offers a surprisingly comfortable ride and is easy to drive, making it a plausible choice for road trips (though not as good as the Aston Martin DB9 or DBS).
Of course, here comes the standard Aston Martin caveat. If you're looking for a sports car, there are tougher cars from Germany or Italy. For as impressive as this car is, and as well as it measures up against the Ferrari 599, an Aston Martin remains an elegant and even practical GT car first and a sports car second.source: www.cars.com,www.edmunds.com

2011 Aston Martin DBS

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The V12 erupts with a sharp blip and a mighty roar like the crack of a whip igniting a volcano. You slot the chunky metal gear lever into 1st and unleash the 510 ferocious horses. Your back sinks into the snug suede-swathed seat and the boisterous horns of the James Bond theme blare in your head over the thunder from beneath the carbon-fiber hood. If this ever got old, it would be time to give away everything and pursue a higher plane of existence.
Now before we get any further into the superlatives, let's get to the nuts and bolts of the matter. The 2011 Aston Martin DBS is a modified version of the sexy Aston Martin DB9, and while the DBS and DB9 are certainly similar in appearance, a longer look will reveal the DBS's bulging fenders, additional air vents and more chiseled fascia. It's like comparing ruggedly handsome Daniel Craig to pretty boy Pierce Brosnan. Each is certainly compelling in its own way -- the cars, we mean -- but our preference is for toughness.
The differences don't end with styling. The DBS's 6.0-liter V12 produces 40 horsepower more than the DB9's, and thanks to its lightweight carbon-fiber body panels and other weight-saving measures, it can hit 60 mph about a half-second quicker. The retuned chassis and steering aren't all that different from the DB9's, but subtle changes have made the DBS a more communicative driving machine.
However, the DBS is more than just something to drive that makes pretty noises. The made-to-order interior is adorned with leather and faux suede, plus accents of aluminum, carbon fiber, piano-black wood and, for 2011, glass for the buttons of the center console. Customers can choose between a pair of vestigial rear seats or more useful parcel shelves that also trim weight. With either, however, two passengers will discover that the DBS lives up to its grand touring description over long journeys, with supportive seats and a two-mode adjustable suspension.
A Bentley Continental GT Speed, Ferrari California and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will also deliver grand performances of automotive theatre, and some will cost less, so it all boils down to what sort of exotic car experience you're looking for. But we can guarantee that every time you open the swan-style doors and awaken that slumbering V12, the 2011 Aston Martin DBS will certainly feel special.

 INTERIOR

The two-seat interior looks much like that of the DB9. The center stack starts with the air-conditioning vents up top and flows down to the center armrest. A small cargo area behind the seats can hold a custom luggage set. The rear cargo area can be replaced with additional seats to increase seating capacity to four. This configuration comes standard on the convertible. Interior features include:

• Leather-upholstered dashboard, armrest, steering wheel and seats
• Choice of ultrathin racing seats or chunkier, but still heavily bolstered, sport seats
• Available navigation system
• Available Bang & Olufsen stereo

 EXTERIOR

Those who have seen a mid-'90s DB7 or anything newer should recognize the DBS as an Aston. Its trapezoidal grille and low-slung hood mimic the V8 Vantage and DB9; the front air dam is larger, the bumper has a few more etchings, and the rear sports an aggressive underbody air diffuser. Exterior features include:

• Constructed from lightweight aluminum, magnesium and carbon fiber
• Aluminum chassis
• Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
• LED taillamps
• 20-inch wheels standard
• Available lightweight 20-inch wheels
• Power retractable fabric roof (convertible)

 ENGINE
The 2011 Aston Martin DBS is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 that produces 510 hp and 420 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a six-speed automatic with shift paddles on the steering wheel is optional. Aston Martin estimates the DBS coupe will accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds.

SAFETY
The 2011 DBS comes with a fair amount of safety equipment for an exotic sports car. Stability and traction control are standard, along with antilock carbon-ceramic disc brakes. Side airbags and front and rear parking sensors are standard. There haven't been any official government crash tests conducted, but if you go by the Bond movie Casino Royale, you can flip a DBS nine times and allegedly survive. So there's that.
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2011 Aston Martin Cygnet

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After six months of announcing berkongsi with Toyota, super luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin, Wednesday (16/12) announced that it will market the tiny city car named the Aston Martin Cygnet. Although not explicitly mentioned particulars engine capacity that will be used, but the manufacturer claims to use a base Toyota iQ Cygnet.

Aston Martin to explain that later Cygnet will go to the luxury segment city car and will be marketed in 2011. He has a handmade leather-clad interior is unique with 4 seats and a series of Aston Martin's unique color.

Each unit will be assembled by hand at the headquarters of Aston Martin, Gaydon, England. So all kinds of combinations of color, trim, and finishing possible.

 Cygnet who took the base of the Toyota IQ has been equipped with security devices and feature enhancements class with premium cars, such as ABS, nine airbags, stability control, eletronic brake assist, and retractable mirrors. While the interior features are keyless entry and start, heated seats, and GPS. All of that got into the car only 3 meters in length.

 
Five storage area located at Cygnetget a touch of designer Bill Amberg . The storage bermaterial skin and fabric, lining the glove box, removable door pocket, holdall, garment bag and collapsible tote bag.

Prices for both variants Cygnet varied, with prices ranging from U.S. $ 49.400. Aston Martin Cygnet will begin production in April 2011 and will go on sale kepasaran throughout Europe in 2012.

2011 Aston Martin DB9

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In this year's Aston Martin sports car market has met with a series of special edition models and apparently still continues at least until the closing of this year.
As a Christmas gift and new year, Aston Martin presented no half-hearted with the present rather than one or two special edition models, but three special edition. And the amazing third again this special edition is based on DB9.
Refresher DB9 exterior look at the new design front bumper, bright grille, new lights, intake below which has been redesigned, clear lens taillights, brake calipers berkelir silver, and others.

 The first special edition of Morning Frost is offered with a premium look luxurious berkelir carefully wrapped with a white pearl paint combined with a leather interior was given a touch of bronze metallic.
Followed by Carbon Black and Quantum Silver who took inspiration from the car James Bond 007 in Quantum of Solace last film.
The second exterior color of this special edition model combined with an interior that is full of black Obsidian with Piano Black trim polish on the center console and door handle.

 Carbon Black and Quantum Edition Silver adopt automatic transmission 6 speed Touchtronic II, and the experience changes the exhaust to produce more vivid sound and strengthened rim with 19-inch 10-Soke with diamond shape and glossy black.
The second appearance of this special model features a black grille, graphite exhaust, seats with air holes, roofline semi-leather, silver stitching and switch gear with shiny glass.
While DB9 Morning Frost brings the same transmission system, used rims size 19 inch 10-spoke and grille magnum silver.
All three of this special edition Aston Martin melengkapai other ranks, such as Vantage Carbon Black, Carbon Black DBS, DBS and V8 Vantage N420 UB2010.
In the skin DB9 2010 no longer uses the passive damping systems, instead Adaptive Damping System (ADS). ADS offers a level of comfort and better handling when Sport mode is activated. ADS become standard features for the DB9 Coupe and Volante (convertible).
2010 DB9 is also armed with a tire pressure monitoring system and new Bluetooth microphone system which has been revised. The owner of the DB9 in 2010 offered an optional Bang & Olufsen audio system.

2011Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster

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Near the opening of the Paris Motor Show 2010, the Aston Martin N420 Roadster photo released many observers considered to have a very attractive appearance. Two months ago, Aston Martin already has said it will launch two variants of N420, namely kupe and roadster.

N420 Vantage coupe version bearing the 4700 cc V8 engine capable of generating power up to 420 horsepower. The machine was equipped with a manual transmission devices with six levels of acceleration.

 N420 kupe performance in the sprint from 0-100 km / h is done in 4.9 seconds. These cars use a 6 speed manual transmission and automatic transmission is also offered in sportshift.

However, Aston Martin also provides a choice of type of transmission N420 Sportshift otomatis.Vantage this version 27 pounds lighter than the standard version. It is estimated, weighted version of the Roadster that will mejeng in Paris was also the same as the coupe version of this.

N420 Roadster also comes with several new features to improve aerodynamics. As for the inside of the vehicle, also equipped with features that are fresh, like a set of new sports seats featuring the logo on the headrest N420.

Informed Consent, this roadster dibanderol 132,000 U.S. dollars, or approximately USD 1.2 billion (this is the price from there, not including import duties and taxes).

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S

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Luxury car manufacturer country of origin of Queen Elizabeth, Aston Martin finally announced the latest series of their manufacturing output given the V8 Vantage S plants. This car is a series expansion of generation V8 Vantage and plus-fiturstandar Vantage features that can provide its own sensation in driving.

 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, carrying the engine 4.735cc premium fuel, with 8-cylinder "V " position to produce 430 horsepower with 490 Nm of torsi.dapat reach a maximum speed of 264 km / h, and only takes 4.5 seconds to reach speed 100km/jam, while the resulting carbon dioxide emission levels reach 299gr per kilometer.Secara visual Vantage has a gentle style but shows solid impression, with an enlarged disc brakes for front and rear wheels, and wheels and wheels larger than the V8 car class, Vantage is still more impressive, even has a weight of 30 kg lighter than the car class and the Vantage looks like designed for use as car racing.

To revise the chassis, it takes a significant contribution from shock absorbers and dampers as well as support from the rear wheel a little bigger. In addition, dynamic stability control (DSC) system made ​​specifically for the series S Vantage, the new braking module is also equipped with Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA), in case of sudden braking and Hill Start Assist (HSA).

 If observed, Vantage S is similar to the V12 series, with a sporty design on the front bumper that looks less made ​​of carbon fiber material. Rims standard 'V' 19 ", 10 spoke lightweight an additional option offered.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage SDibanderol worth 102,500 pounds (1.4 billion rupiah) to the UK market.

2011 Aston Martin Vantage GT3

 

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British luxury car manufacturer is not only identical make super expensive cars that can only be seen in James Bond movies only. Currently, a new race car being prepared.
His name GT3 Aston Martin Vantage, was born to replace the version of the Aston Martin DBRS9. This car will adopt the standard Aston Martin Vantage V12 engine that uses a capacity of 6 liters.
 
Aston Martin which is a racing version of the V12 Vantage is to initially only provided for 10 Aston Martin's customers are lucky! Aston Martin plans to lower the car (super) cool to beat the Ferrari 458 Italian & McLaren MP4-12C.

 more powerful engine-powered 6000cc V12 600hp, transmission paddle shifters are updated, and better electronics, GT3 certainly be able to print a shorter time than GT4, even from DBR9S to be replaced.

The machine will re-formulated with a target power can be produced to reach 600 hp and 700 Nm of torque. energy will be channeled through a semi-automatic transmission is lighter weight.

Aston Martin Racing's Managing Director, John Gaw reveals, in fact DBRS9 racing car has been very successful. For about 6 years and to this day still very competitive.