Archive for the ‘Aston Martin’ Category

Aston Martin DB9 Cabrio

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Aston Martin DB9 CabrioAston Martin DB9 Cabrio - The lid is off Aston Martin’s biggest secret - these are the world’s first pictures of the new DB9 cabriolet, caught testing in the US. Based on the standard model, the drop-top will replace the current DB7 cabrio and cost about 150.000 Euros. The engine will be the same as in the forthcoming DB9 - a 430-HP version of Aston’s V12, as used in the Vanquish. (more…)

Aston Martin DB9 Sports Pack

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Aston Martin DB9 Sports PackAston Martin DB9 Sports Pack - Great looks and an awesome V12 soundtrack – there’s no doubt Aston Martin’s DB9 qualifies for supercar status Great looks, an awesome V12 soundtrack and one of the coolest motoring badges ever – there’s no doubt Aston Martin’s DB9 qualifies for surefire supercar status. (more…)

Aston Martin DB9 manual

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Aston Martin DB9 manualAston Martin DB9 manual - Real sports cars are fitted with manual gearboxes. That’s the view held by driving enthusiasts right across the world - and it is a serious problem for Aston Martin.
Real sports cars are fitted with manual gearboxes. That’s the view held by driving enthusiasts right across the world - and it is a serious problem for Aston Martin. (more…)

Aston Martin DB9 Volante

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Aston Martin DB9 VolanteAston Martin DB9 Volante - No wonder James Bond had his DB5 kitted out with gadgets to beat the baddies. If ever there was a car to make a secret agent stand out rather than blend in, it is a new Aston Martin. No wonder James Bond had his DB5 kitted out with gadgets to beat the baddies. If ever there was a car to make a secret agent stand out rather than blend in, it is a new Aston Martin. (more…)

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Aston Martin V8 VantageAston Martin V8 Vantage - Less than a year after launching the acclaimed DB9, Aston Martin is poised to release its next world-beater: the V8 Vantage. Less than a year after launching the acclaimed DB9, Aston Martin is poised to release its next world-beater: the V8 Vantage. (more…)

Aston Martin DB7 2004

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Aston Martin DB7Aston Martin DB7 2004 - You wouldn’t believe it, but you can now buy an Aston Martin for the price of a Ford Mondeo. The exotic machine is stunning to look at, yet second-hand the amazing DB7 is as affordable as many family cars, and comes with far more street cred. (more…)

Aston Martin DB9 2004

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Aston Martin DB9Aston Martin DB9 - Here in the Auto Express office, the DB7 won an unofficial award, but we doubt Aston Martin will be too proud. We decided that it was the Most Disappointing Car We Had Ever Driven. Here in the Auto Express office, the DB7 won an unofficial award, but we doubt Aston Martin will be too proud. We decided that it was the Most Disappointing Car We Had Ever Driven. You’d grab the keys, thrilled by the gorgeous looks and exclusive image, only to find it cramped, uncomfortable and dynamically inferior to cars costing half as much. Despite this, it became the best-selling Aston ever, saving the firm from extinction. (more…)

Aston Martin DB7 GT

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Aston Martin DB7 GTAston Martin DB7 GT - After the recent media hype surrounding James Bond’s missile-toting Aston Martin Vanquish, it’s easy to forget the prestigious Newport Pagnell-based manufacturer does actually build other cars. After the recent media hype surrounding James Bond’s missile-toting Aston Martin Vanquish, it’s easy to forget the prestigious Newport Pagnell-based manufacturer does actually build other cars. (more…)

Aston Martin Vantage And DB9

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Aston Martin Vantage And DB9Aston Martin Vantage And DB9 - These spy shots are the evidence that Aston Martin is preparing to build the AM V8 Vantage shown as a concept at the Detroit Show earlier this year. And it looks as though the new baby Aston is going to scare the life out of the likes of Porsche when it arrives in showrooms in 2005, priced from about £60,000. The new model will be the smallest Aston ever produced, and is tipped to feature a range of Jaguar-derived engines. (more…)

Aston Martin Roadster

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Aston Martin RoadsterAston Martin Roadster - They must be a brave bunch at Aston Martin. Despite having its own new supercar to display on the major international motor show circuit, the UK firm readily agreed to help one of the world’s greatest designers suggest an alternative. (more…)