Aston Martin
Rare Aston Martin AR1 For Sale In Las Vegas
Back in 2003, before Aston Martin replaced the aging DB7 with the DB9, they prepared two special swan song versions with the help of the Italian coach-builder and design house Zagato. The two models were the DB7 Zagato coupe, and the DB AR1 Zagato roadster. Both models were built in a limited number of just…
Aston Martin Vantage S Hits the Track With Glorious V8 Chorus [Video]
If you love the sound of Aston Martin‘s growling V8 (who doesn’t?) then we have a treat for you. The British sports car company has just released extensive footage of the new model racing around the famous Ascari circuit in Spain. An upgrade over the standard Vantage model, the S gets a slight bump in…
The Ultimate Car For The Ultimate Duran Duran Fan, Simon LeBon’s Old Aston Martin
If you are a huge fan of the 1980’s British band Duran Duran, then we might have the ultimate fan collectible item for you. No its not some sweaty t-shirt or an autographed poster, but a very rare car. The car in question is the very rare 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato Volante, and it…
Lagonda Brand Gets Green Light, Will Focus on Super Luxury SUVs
The negative reaction to Aston Martin‘s Lagonda concept car at the Geneva Auto Show two years ago might have seemed like the end of a plan to revive the marque, but the British luxury automaker is ready to prove doubters wrong, with CEO Ulrich Bez now confirming the new sub-brand has been given the green…
Take a Seat on the Aston Martin Drive Me Home Interiors Furniture Collection
You love the Aston Martin brand so much, you wish you could spend all your time in one of those luxurious cars. Ok, maybe that’s just not realistic, but thanks to the new “Aston Martin Drive Me Home Interiors” furniture collection you’re one step closer. Made by Italian company Formitalia Luxury Group spa, the collection…
Aston Martin Racing Unveils New Le Mans Prototype Racer
Meet the 2011 Aston Martin AMR-One race car: the new prototype race car designed for the Le Mans LMP1-spec class, with snazzy Gulf livery, a (very British) 007 racing number, and a 2.0-liter inline-six engine. Wait, the mighty race car has an engine half the size of a DB9? Well, yes, somehow. Le Mans regulations for…
Geneva 2011: Aston Martin Vantage S Shows There’s Always Room for Improvement
Faster? Sure. But better looking? Well, they’ve done it. The team at Aston Martin has beefed-up and beautified an already incredible car, turning the Vantage into the Vantage S. On display at the Geneva Auto Show for the first time ever, the Vantage S gets a revised front fascia with an even larger front air…
Geneva 2011: Aston Martin Virage Revealed in All its Shiny Copper Beauty
Caught on display a day ahead of its official reveal at the Geneva Auto Show, you might need to take a second look to realize this is in fact an all-new Aston Martin. Called the Virage, it’s remarkable similar to the DB9 and DBS, which comes as little surprise as it sits between the two…
Aston Martin Mulling Six-Cylinder Engines, the Return of the DB7?
With the debut of the Virage, yet another V12-powered luxury exotic this week, it appears as though Aston Martin might actually be making plans for non-V12-powered cars. And no, we’re not talking about V8s, like the Vantage, but a return to the straight-six. According to PistonHeads.com, Dr. Ulrich Bez, the top man at Aston, commented…
Aston Martin Virage: New V12 Exotic Brings Aston Lineup to Five Models [Geneva Preview]
The global economy must be back on track, because Aston Martin has just released a new model in what seems like an already crowded segment. Likely in response to a growing threat from Bentley, the new Virage slots in Aston’s lineup between the DB9 and the ultra-exotic DBS. Power comes from (what else?) the very…
Wealthy Collector Buys All 14 Gulf Oil Races Cars
The Gulf Oil orange and blue livery is an iconic paint job that has transcended Gulf Oil’s demise into relative obscurity, with the classic colors still appearing on all kinds of racing merchandise, and even the Ford GT road car during its production run. One collector of fine automobiles decided he liked the Gulf paint…
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Gets 7-Speed Transmission
First came the Aston Martin Vanquish S in 2005, followed by the DBS in 2008, and now for 2011 we are blessed by the arrival of the V8 Vantage S. Could this already ultra sexy machine get even sexier? Yes it can. While the visual changes to the Vantage S might be subtle, but they…
Aston Martin Cygnet Priced At $50,000
The Aston Martin Cygnet, the British luxury brand’s take on the Toyota iQ, is almost ready to go on sale, and the ultra-lux city car will start £30,995, or about $50,000 USD. Using the 1.3L Toyota engine and a 6-speed manual or CVT gearbox, the iQ’s 11 second 0-60 sprint is decidedly not Aston-like in…
‘Aston Martin On Ice’ Lets You Take a Cool Ride For a Spin
We know, it sounds like either a hipster drink or a cheesy figure skating show, but “Aston Martin On Ice” is really a cool driving event that’s held at the St. Moritz resort in Switzerland. Aston Martin enthusiasts will have the chance to take a full range of the automaker’s vehicles out for a frosty…
‘Blanc de Blancs’ Aston Martin V8 Vantage Inspired by Champagne
In a world where there’s something for everyone, German tuner Graf Weckerle has introduced its extravagant tuning package for Aston Martin‘s V8 Vantage. The end result is definitely not our cup of tea, but we admit the German tuner does have a way of doing something very unique. Blending history and culture with Aston Martin’s…
Aston Martin Rumored to Build Future Maybach Models for Mercedes
It’s no secret that the revival of the Maybach brand by Mercedes parent company Daimler has been a flop. Perhaps it’s because of how much the cars shared with their S-Class counterparts, but apart from the odd Russian oligarch, the world’s wealthiest folks have decided to stick with faithful British brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce…
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Vs DBR1-2 LMP1 Race Car on the Street [Video]
It’s hardly news, but it is worth a watch. Aston Martin has just released another glam video highlighting the connection between its street and race cars. The short video, featuring both the V12 Vantage and the Gulf DBR1-2 Le Mans race car puts the focus on the British automaker’s big 6.0-liter (actually a 5.9-liter) V12…
Aston Martin Explore App Educates and Entertains; You Can Even Book a Test Drive
Enjoy the world of Aston Martin through your iPhone with the Aston Martin Explore app. The modern, exclusive sports car now has a modern app that lets fans of the iconic brand enjoy all things Aston Martin. The free iPhone app comes with a ton of cool features and keeps you up to date with…
Aston Martin DB9 Morning Frost, Carbon Black and Quantum Silver Editions Announced
Having already introduced numerous special edition models for 2010, Aston Martin has just released a selection of three more, all based on the DB9. The three new models are named Morning Frost, Carbon Black and Quantum Silver and can be ordered as either a coupe or Volante convertible. The Carbon Black and Quantum Silver models…
Name Aston Martin’s 2011 Le Mans Race Car
Aston Martin has opened up a contest to the world to help decide on a name for the British automaker’s new 2011 Le Mans Race Car. For 2011, Aston Martin will be entering a brand new LMP1 car into the Le Mans 24-hour race, and you may be the creative one to give it its…
Aston Martin One-77 Almost Sold Out
One of the most eagerly anticipated cars for 2011 has to be the limited edition Aston Martin One-77. This $2-million rolling sculpture features a 7.3-liter, V12 that produces 750 hp and 553 ft-lbs of torque. All that power will be transferred to only the rear-wheels via a six-speed paddle shift gearbox, made especially for this…
It’s Worth The Trip to Singapore’s Aston Martin Lounge
Membership certainly does have its privileges, especially when it comes to being an Aston Martin aficionado. Now Aston Martin owners and fans can get access into the Aston Martin Club Lounge in Singapore. A new lounge for lovers of all things Aston Martin, this chic space is located at The Prime Society in Singapore’s Dempsey…
Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 Gets Updates for 2011
Striving to keep its cars competitive, Aston Martin Racing has announced a list of updates for its V8 Vantage GT4 race car. Retaining the same 4.7-liter V8 engine, the track machine gets a remapped ECU for improved horsepower and torque. In addition, numerous aerodynamic changes have been made, which are actually adaptations from the V12…
Aston Martin Timepiece Unlocks Your DB9
Not to be outdone by Ferrari and Porsche, Aston Martin is launching their own timepiece – the AMVOX2 DB9 Transponder. Designed by Jaeger-LeCoultre, the official watch partner of Aston Martin Racing, the DB9 Transponder is striking, as it’s encased in grade five titanium. Its black dial is adorned with a grille-type motif and its rhodium-plated…
