Archive for the ‘Aston Martin’ Category

Aston Martin One-77 Uncovered: In-depth on what’s under the skin

Friday, March 6th, 2009

At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Aston Martin publicly showed its limited-edition One-77 super-car for the first time. While the design is certainly attention grabbing, the machinery sitting next to it was perhaps even more so. On the first of two press days, the Aston stand was dominated by the first complete One-77 chassis [...]

Geneva 2009: Aston Martin DBS Volante drops its top

Thursday, March 5th, 2009
Geneva 2009: Aston Martin DBS Volante drops its top

The curiously shaped Lagonda revival, absurdly potent One-77 supercar and V12-powered Vantage were not the only new vehicles that Aston Martin brought to the Geneva Motor Show. Last but certainly not least is the DBS Volante, which is Aston-speak for a droptop version of James Bond’s favorite ride. Powered by a 6.0-liter V12 that’s shared [...]

Geneva 2009: Aston Martin V12 Vantage packed with power

Thursday, March 5th, 2009
Geneva 2009: Aston Martin V12 Vantage packed with power

The V8 Vantage is a true beauty, and it’s more powerful than ever with it’s new 4.7L V8. That may be enough grunt for a lesser GT, but the Vantage is getting even more pony power later this year. The upgraded V12 Vantage will receive Aston Martin’s 6.0L V12 engine capable of 510 hp and [...]