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Aston Martin Reinterprets The DBR1 With The CC100 Speedster Concept
There’s been quite a brouhaha regarding Lamborghini’s fiftieth birthday festivities, including the debut of the radical Egoista Concept. But what’s 50 years? Relative to Aston Martin, Lamborghini is a spry, young whippersnapper. Aston has been building remarkably pretty sports cars for 100 years, and is holding a year-long celebration in honor of that fact. The latest item to celebrate the brand’s centennial is this, the CC100 Speedster Concept.
Check Out Aston Martin’s Bilstein Vantage GT3
Competing alongside a near-production V12 Vantage and the exciting Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S, Aston Martin will enter this stunning Bilstien-liveried V12 Vantage GT3 in the 24 Hours Of Nürburgring race this weekend.
Aston Martin Laps ‘Ring With Hydrogen-Powered Rapide S
The first hydrogen-fueled, CO2-emission-free lap took place at the Nürburgring, in a version of the Aston Martin Rapide S, piloted by CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez. Next month, the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S will race alongside other GT cars at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race.
Aston Martin Readying Hydrogen-Powered Racer
For this year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring, Aston Martin will campaign the world’s first hydrogen-powered race car, a modified Rapide S. You may recall that 007’s manufacturer of choice has campaigned its four-door coupe during the 24-hour race in the past, so there’s a precedent here.
Driven: 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish
Yet when you’re behind the wheel, these figures and metrics and the fact that there are faster, cheaper cars available mean very little. Driving an Aston Martin isn’t a performance choice so much as a lifestyle choice. You feel a little bit taller, a little bit happier just standing next to a beauty like this. Driving an Aston Martin singles you out as a connoisseur, someone that could have a Ferrari, or Lamborghini, or Bentley, but recognizes that there’s more to life than 0-60 times and top speeds that you’ll never hit. That doesn’t mean this isn’t an inspiring car to drive, though, as we found out during a long weekend testing it.
Winding Road Video: 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish
Praise the automotive gods! We recently spent some quality time with the 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish. Rather than wait for our soon-to-be-published review of the V-12 beauty, we’re sharing our video with you, shot by none other than our Multimedia Editor Chris Amos.
Video: Evo Reviews Ferrari F12, Lamborghini Aventador, and Aston Martin Vanquish
Do you like V12 supercars? Do you like comparison tests? Do you like excellent videos?
Aston Martin On Ice 2013 Is Everything We’ve Ever Wanted
This (short) video has a number of things we hold dear: Aston Martins, luxury ski resorts, and drifting. These three factors conspire for Aston Martin’s annual winter driving experience, an event that allows customers and enthusiasts to test the British manufacturer’s range of vehicles in the snow and ice.
The McLaren P1 Will Be Very Fast
How fast? Well, it’ll be powered by a mid-mounted, 3.8-liter, biturbocharged V8. This is a newer version of the engine found in the MP4-12C and 12C Spider, which has been optimized for the P1. With 727 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque on tap, it develops almost 200 horsepower per liter of displacement. By comparison, the 6.3-liter V-12 in the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta develops 730 horsepower, and 116 horsepower per liter of displacement. That should give a fair idea of just how potent McLaren’s engine is. Oh yeah, it’ll also shoot blue flames out the back.
Forbidden Fruit: 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage SP10
We can’t get it here in the US, but continental Europe will get to enjoy the Aston Martin V8 Vantage SP10. It is a special-edition V8 vantage S that comes with a six-speed manual transmission (seven-speed automated manual is optional).
Blog: Aston Martin Performance Driving Course
As automotive writers, we sometimes get to drive cars we’d previously only dreamed of. Still, we’re bound by law (and in many cases by wives/girlfriends) to follow the rules of the road. That means, even if we have a Nissan GT-R or some super example of a Porsche 911 at our disposal, we can’t drive them they way we do in our automotive fantasies. The elation of getting behind the wheel of a favorite car, thanks to that fun governor called “reality,” is often tinged with a bit of sadness when we think about the driving experience that could have been.
First Look: 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster
Remember that sweet looking Aston Martin Vanquish we showed you last week? Well, now Aston Martin has unveiled another stunning V-12-powered GT. This time, though, the top goes down.
First Look: 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
Aston Martin has unveiled its latest range-topping (excluding the limited-run One-77) model, the Vanquish. Utilizing the familiar (but still awesome) 6.0-liter, V-12 engine, the Vanquish packs 565 horsepower and 457 pound-feet of torque thanks to some unmentioned upgrades in the 12-cylinder powerplant.
Rumors: Spy Shots–Aston Martin’s DB9 Replacement
The spy photographers over at WorldCarFans recently caught Aston Martin’s DB9 replacement prototype–known internally as Project VH500–undisguised during some winter testing.
Geneva 2012: Auto Show Round Up
Day one of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is pretty much over. There was quite a bit of new and exciting sheemetal crossing the stages today, and we made sure to cover as much as we could. This is your spot if you happened to miss any of today’s Swiss stories. We’ll be updating this list as more cars are debuted on day two. Also, look for a finalized version of this list soon.
First Look: 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Aston Martin has unveiled a bevy of improvements to the smallest member of its range, the Vantage. Most of the changes in the range were on the standard V8 Vantage, while S and V12 models solider on almost entirely unchanged.
Geneva 2012: 2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato Video
About a month ago we brought you a First Look on the stunning new V12 Zagato from Aston Martin. The world debut of the car is slated for this week in Geneva, and Aston has given us another, decidedly more visceral, taste of the V12 with this lovely video.
List: Our Ten Favorite Zagatos
With Aston Martin’s debut of the 2013 V12 Zagato, the editors got to thinking about their favorite cars from the famed Italian coachbuilder were. Here, we’ve selected ten of the finest, ranging from a 1934 open-topped racer to a one-off V-12 Berlinetta. Be sure to tell us about your favorite Zagato down in the comments.
First Look: 2013 Aston Martin V12 Zagato
What’s the best way to make an already sexy, luxurious, and expensive Aston Martin more sexy, luxurious, and expensive? Call in the legendary Milanese design house, Zagato. Aston Martin has done just that with its V12 Vantage.
Rumors: Auto Show—Aston Martin V12 Zagato
Perhaps it’s appropriate that the Kuwait Concours d’Elegance will reportedly be the location for the official reveal of the V12 Zagato, the latest vehicle from the partnership between Aston Martin and famed design firm, Zagato. According to GTspirit, this long-awaited collaboration will fetch around 330,000 Euros—something like $430,000—a princely sum that, well, Middle Eastern princes shouldn’t have a problem forking over.
List: The Ten Coolest Shifters
Arguably the stylistic centerpiece of any cabin, the shifter has evolved a great deal from its humble, column-based origins. Now, there are seemingly as many variations on its function as there are cars on the road. We’ve selected ten of our favorites (five autos, and five manuals), and would love to hear which ones you agree with and which other shifters you think should be on the list. The automobile has been around for over 100 years, and there’s been no shortage of designs. Let us know what you think.
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