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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Takes Class Victory at Nürburgring 24 Hour

Posted 5 months 27 days ago under: Motorsport, Aston Martin
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Takes Class Victory at Nürburgring 24 Hour
Aston Martin’s factory entered V12 Vantage – modified only slightly for competition – has swept to a stunning debut class victory in the 37th Nürburgring 24 hour race, forming part of a double Aston Martin victory in the SP8 and SP10 classes.
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Aston Martin Works Service to host annual Bonhams auction

Posted 6 months 17 days ago under: News, Aston Martin
Aston Martin Works Service to host annual Bonhams auction
On Saturday 9th May 2009, Aston Martin Works Service will once again host Bonhams' annual Auction of Aston Martin motor cars and related automobilia. Bonhams is one of the world's leading automotive auction specialists, and 2009 marks the tenth anniversary of this hugely successful and highly popular sale.
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Aston Martin Rapide announced

Posted 7 months 8 days ago under: Sports/GTs, Aston Martin
Aston Martin Rapide announced
The Aston Martin Rapide has moved into the final stages of its development programme, on course for a public debut in late 2009, with the first customer cars due to be delivered in early 2010.
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Aston Martin Reveals Spectacular One-77 Technical Showcase

Posted 8 months 19 days ago under: Supercars, Aston Martin
Aston Martin Reveals Spectacular One-77 Technical Showcase
Aston Martin will present a One-77 technical showcase at the Geneva Auto Salon on 3 March 2009. Chassis no.1 will be on display as an exposé throughout the show detailing the quintessence of Aston Martin engineering and design expertise.
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24 carat gold painted Aston Martin goes on auction

Posted 8 months 26 days ago under: News, Aston Martin
24 carat gold painted Aston Martin goes on auction
Race Retro’s celebration of three golden at anniversaries at this year’s show, held 13-15 March at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, have taken a surprising turn as auction house H&H will have a 24 carat gold painted Aston Martin on offer.
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Aston Martin DBS Volante to debut at Geneva

Posted 8 months 26 days ago under: Motor Shows, Supercars, Aston Martin
Aston Martin DBS Volante to debut at Geneva
Aston Martin will premiere the DBS Volante at the Geneva Auto Salon on the 3rd March 2009. Completing the DBS line-up, the new Volante will afford customers the combination of the DBS’s already-established benchmark sports car characteristics with all the thrills of open-air motoring.
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Aston Martin enters Croatia as part of a global dealer network expansion

Posted 8 months 27 days ago under: News, Aston Martin
Aston Martin enters Croatia as part of a global dealer network expansion
Forming part of Aston Martin’s ambitious expansion plans for the company’s global dealership network in 2009, the luxury marque has announced the opening of Aston Martin Zagreb. Opened in conjunction with luxury brand specialists Spectator Grupa, this new dealership marks the first entry for Aston Martin into Croatia.
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Aston Martin to present V12 Vantage at Geneva motor show

Posted 9 months 16 days ago under: Sports/GTs, Supercars, Aston Martin
Aston Martin to present V12 Vantage at Geneva motor show
Aston Martin will present the most potent production sports car in the marque’s 95-year history at the Geneva motor show on 3rd March. Based on the hugely successful V8 Vantage, the V12 Vantage will feature a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque with a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h) and 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 4.2 seconds.
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Aston Martin to challenge for overall Le Mans win

Posted 9 months 24 days ago under: Motorsport, Aston Martin
Aston Martin to challenge for overall Le Mans win
On the 50th anniversary of its outright win at Le Mans, Aston Martin will return to La Sarthe with two Works LMP1 cars bearing the iconic blue and orange livery of Gulf Oil. In an ambitious attempt to emulate the legendary achievements of the 1959 DBR1 driven by Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori, Aston Martin will endeavour to bring the Le Mans title back to Britain.
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New Performance Options Available for 4.3 litre V8 Vantage

Posted 11 months 9 days ago under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Aston Martin
New Performance Options Available for 4.3 litre V8 Vantage
Following the launch of the new Aston Martin 4.7 V8 Vantage this summer, owners of the original 4.3 litre V8 Vantage are now afforded the choice of a retrospective-fit power enhancement and the hugely popular Sports Pack option.
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