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Aston Martin Sport and Total will compete together in upcoming WEC event

2016 Aston Martin Sport - Total Alliance Aston Martin and Aston Martin Racing proudly announce the new partnership with global energy company Total.

The two brands have signed a global partnership agreement with which Total will become an energy partner to Aston Martin throughout 2016 and 2017, providing products to the luxurious British car manufacturer and its official motorsport outfit, Aston Martin Racing.

2016 Aston Martin Sport - Total Alliance

Also, as part of the agreement, Total will support Aston Martin Racing throughout the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), becoming “Official Lubricant and Technical Partner” of Aston Martin Racing. With its 45 years of R&D and experience in the area of motor racing, Total has created lubricants, greases, fluids and special additives of high quality and technical performance.

There are a total of three V8 Vantage GTE vehicles with Total lubricants that entered this year’s WEC event and for the first time outside of Formula 1, Total will also provide a dedicated mobile laboratory and technical support with engineers and everything needed for the WEC event.

2016 Aston Martin Sport - Total Alliance

Total and Aston Martin will also seek options for further opportunities in order to utilize energy consumption and further ideas for making the strong alliance even stronger.

So, what do you think about Aston Martin Sport and Total alliance? Write down in the comment section.

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May 11, 2016

Great Success For Aston Martin team At the 6 Hours of Silverstone [w/video]

Aston Martin Racing has taken a double podium finish at this weekend’s 6 Hours of Silverston,e as the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) gets underway.

#95 GTE Pro trio of Darren Turnen (GB), Marco Sørensen (DN) and Nicki Thiim (DN) enjoyed a rather welcoming afternoon event at the British round of WEC. With each driver double stinting, #95 has marked a trouble-free running and scored strong haul of points in the early stages of the championship.

The impressive performance capabilities of the team have granted impeccable success. Competing with TF Sport, Jonny Adam (GB) and Derek Johnston (GB) took victory with their trustworthy V12 Vantage GT3 at the opening round.

Alongside WEC event, Beechdean AMR also tasted victory in the European Le Mans Series with Andrew Howard (GB), Alex Macdowall (GB) and Darren Turner (GB) behind the wheel. The second podium positions was claimed by ROFGO AMR.

FIA World Endurance Championship returs for the 6 Hours of SPA, the challenging race ahead of the world’s toughest race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

It looks like great effort, hard work and tons of passion imminently lead to great goals and success. We congratulate Aston Martin team and with them many more wins and tons of occasions for celebration.

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April 18, 2016

Racing is in Aston Martin’s blood. The Proof: the Newest Vantage GT8! [w/video]

Aston Martin Vantage GT8 front view Aston Martin Vantage GT8 is hell of a car! With racing heritage behind its back, the GT8 possess sporting DNA but it is dedicated to the road. With the focus put on the weight savings and aerodynamics, the V8 Vantage has been taken to entirely different level of agility and sports attitude.

The road-racer has been inspired by the MY2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE race car. This is the reason why, the Vantage GT8’s dramatically sculpted carbon fibre bodywork has race-bred aerodynamic shape and functions with this in “mind”. In addition, its chassis is super-sharp and is tuned as a racing car.

Furthermore, Aston Martin Racing’s WEC contender has served as an inspiration for the wide-bodied aerodynamics. As mentioned the body kit includes wide amount of carbon fiber. Namely it has been utilized for the front splitter, front and rear bumpers, fenders, side sills and rear diffuser. A particular highlight is the cutaway front wheelarch, which mimics that of the GTE racer.

Aston Martin Vantage GT8 Rear View

But there is more to that. Those who want to have the most extreme aero configuration can specify the optional Aero Pack, which includes large rear wing and additional corner elements to the front splitter.

Under the hood, there is the revised 4.7-litre V8 mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed SportshiftTM II paddle-shift transmissions, and rated at 446PS.

Other goodies beneficial for the Vantage GT8 are the 5-spoke alloy wheel, or the optional lightweight seven-spoke centre-lock magnesium rims. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres come as a standard. In terms of exterior, there are three optional ‘Halo’ paint schemes; striking combinations of China Grey and Blue, Stratus White and Green or Stirling Green and Lime that perfectly express the dynamic character and performance of the Vantage GT8.

Aston Martin Vantage GT8 Interior

In the beginning we have mentioned that the improved performance is due to significant amount of weight saving. They were achieved not only through the aero pack, but also with the help of a standard-fit lithium ion battery, the carbon fibre roof, polycarbonate rear screen and rear side windows, the titanium centre mounted exhaust, the lightweight carbon fibre sports seats and carbon fibre door panels. These measures save more than 100kg, making the Vantage GT8 the lightest Vantage ever.

At last, the Aston Martin Vantage GT8 will be very appealing to collectors when it comes out on the market. It will be produced in only 150 examples, each having a starting price of at least £165,000.

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April 15, 2016

Aston Martin Gears V12 Vantage S With Manual Gearbox And Tons of Goodies!

2016 Aston Martin Vantage S In order to pursue its greatest ambitions, Aston Martin engineering team proudly demonstrates the newV12 Vantage S with manual gearbox.

Beautiful and powerful, the iconic vehicle will now benefit from the Sportshift III system for enhanced and more flexible performance. This seven-speed transmission features a classic dog-leg first gear position, along with the special ARMSHIFT technology.

2016 Aston Martin Vantage S

What this ARMSHIFT thing is doing is to mimic the technique of heel-and-toe downshifts in order to ensure smooth and fast shifts. Also, the ARMSHIFT technology can be used in all driving modes, but it is especially created for the Sport one, which adds sharper and more aggressive response and better acceleration.

Aston Martin team also offers a new Sport-Plus Pack that includes some wonderful exterior and interior goodies. Some of the most notable are the choice of five colors that can be combined with no-cost optional accent colors for the grille, side sills, mirror caps and rear diffuser blades. The pack also includes ten-spoke graphite finish lightweight alloys and in order to finish the overall sporty appearance, the package also grants buyers with black or grey upholstery with stripes and stitching in wide range of colors. Sweet.

2016 Aston Martin Vantage S

The first deliveries of the new V12 Vantage S will begin during the third quarter of 2016.

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April 6, 2016

Kahn’s Vengeance Launched in Geneva! Mixes Classic Design with Modern Engineering

Kahn Vengeance Exterior Kahn Vengeance is one of the custom built cars that Kahn Design is debuting this year at the Geneva Motor Show. In fact, the Vengeance has been officially launched there, since we have seen slices of it through the previous months. The coach built two-door coupe, which is based on the Aston Martin DB9 chassis, is a synthesis of modern engineering and classic design.

As a matter of fact, design this car was Afzal Kahn’s lifelong pursuit and inspiration. The Vengeance is actually the car he has always wanted to drive.

Built entirely by hand, the car has unique design inside and out. The front has been entirely remodeled and features new front bumper and wide spaced grille with aggressive appearance. Both elements are framed by widened front wings which merge into the doors.

Kahn Vengeance Interior

The central bulge of the bonnet continues to the roof, which flow outwards to the widened C-pillars and rear wings. The chrome roof halo curves around the large rear window and goes to the redesigned rear. The latter includes new bumper that houses in-house made crosshair exhaust system and rear lighting.

The wheels that Vengeance runs on are lightweight and have one-off retro styling with multi-spoke design and two tome retro finish. The number of spokes increases from sixteen at the front to eighteen at the rear, lending extra visual weight to the rear wings. These unique wheels were fitted with 225-wide tires at the front, and 335-wide ones at the rear.

Kahn Vengeance can be seen at the Geneva Motor Show at company’s stand Nr. 6338.

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March 3, 2016

Aston Martin DB11 is a Thing of a Beauty in Geneva [w/video]

Aston Martin DB11 from above Aston Martin DB11 sets a new chapter in company’s history with its world premiere at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. It is the first car launched under the ‘Second Century’ plan, continuing Aston Martin’s authentic sports design and distinctive design language, but at the same time pioneering exclusive aerodynamics and in-house made 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine.

The car has been built upon a new lighter and stronger aluminium structure. In addition, the DB11 seems to be the most powerful, efficient and dynamically viable DB model.

The Design

Aston Martin DB11 Front View

As all Aston Martins, this car looks incredibly good! The front is defined by front-hinging clamshell bonnet, distinctive LED headlights and accentuated lines. The sides are dramatic in their appearance due to the roof strakes that flow uninterrupted from A-pillar to C-pillar. The rear has a sloping decklid that smoothly blends into boldly sculpted tail-lights. The design of the car is aerodynamically enhanced via many air ducts, reduced front-end and rear-end lift, AeroBladeTM, a virtual spoiler with discreet air intakes, aperture in the rear decklid, etc.

The Performance

Aston Martin DB11 is powered by 5.2-litre twin-turbocharged V12, which produces 608 PS (441 kW) and 700Nm (517 lb-ft) of torque. The top speed has been limited to 200 mph, while the 0-62 mph happens in just 3.9seconds. Thanks to intelligent bank activation and stop-start technology the car also delivers great efficiency.

DB11’s chassis, suspension, steering and electronics have been redesigned to match the capability of the new V12. In fact, the car features several driver-selectable dynamic modes, including GT, Sport and Sport Plus. The V12 is actually matched to an 8-speed automatic ZF transmission together with the new electric power steering and Torque Vectoring by braking and in such way Aston Martin has enhanced the agility of the car significantly.

The Technology

In terms of technology, the DB11 has worked with Daimler AG to deliver the best! Here are included a full-colour 12” TFT LCD display, new instrument cluster displaying primary vehicle information, second centrally-mounted 8” TFT screen dedicated to infotainment, optional touchpad, satellite navigation and audio system, auto-park assist and 360-degree birds-eye view camera and more.

The Interior

Aston Martin DB11 Interior

The cabin has been enlarged and now features more head and legroom for the occupants at the rear. In addition, DB11 includes fully integrated rear ISOFIX mounting points for a pair of child seats plus a large luggage compartment. There are various color options for the interior so ever customer can express his or her individuality. For instance, the Nexus quilting and Celestial perforation can add beautiful complexity and intrigue inside, while the ornate leatherwork and the additional detailing can visual and tactile delight.

Aston Martin DB11 has a starting price of £154,900 in the UK, €204,900 in Germany and $211,995 in the USA. First deliveries are expected during the fourth quarter of this year.

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March 2, 2016

Aston Martin Vulcan Owners Will Also Be Granted With Exclusive Race Tuition

2016 Aston Martin Vulcan Aston Martin will grant the first owners of Vulcan with special gifts, as they travelled to Abu Dhabi last week to receive exclusive training from elite team of professionals, personally led by Aston Martin Racing work’s driver Darren Turner. How cool is that?

As you know, Aston Martin Vulcan is product of the luxury British manufacturer’s incredible motorsport experience and comes to show the world how dangerous an erupting volcano can be. The track-only supercar also demonstrates the impeccable craftsmanship of designers, when it comes to exterior and interior styling.

But this machine is not only beautiful, but incredibly powerful. As its name suggests, the Vulcan adopts the power of mother earth herself with its stunning 820hp (602kW) produced by an exclusively created 7.0-liter V12 power unit, ready to tackle down every track challenge that stands on its way.

2016 Aston Martin Vulcan

So, what are the additional goodies that customers get by going to Abu Dhabi? As said above, owners are granted with special tuition in the V12 Vantage S street-legal car and the Vantage GT4 track-only and after they are able to tame the beasts, they will have the chance on going out onto the well-known Formula 1 circuit in their own Vulcan. Driver’s abilities will be tested throughout the day and the night, so they can get that full and satisfactory experience in variety of atmospheric and track conditions.

There are a total of 24 Aston Martin Vulcan units, especially built for all the 24 customers.

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February 15, 2016

Aston Martin Releases Special Vantage S Blades Edition

This is Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Blades Edition. It is special, unique and definitely one of those cars we might never be able to see with our own eyes. The first reason for this is that it was commissioned Aston Martin Cambridge, from which we understood about its appearance. The second and more important reason is that there will be only five example of this unique edition ever built.

Of course, everything has its explanation. The five Blades Editions will be produced to pay tribute to “The Blades”, an ‘Aerobatic Display Team’ based in the UK. In fact it is the only display team in the world that flies at air displays and acts as an airline taking passengers on close formation aerobatic flights.

Anyway, this very special car is dedicated to the five ‘Iconic Stunt Aircraft’ and features unique package of bespoke tailoring. Of course, since there are just five examples to be built, each of them will come with its own unique identifier linking it directly to one of The Blades aircraft. How cool is that!

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Blades Edition Rear View

Each variant has a silver exterior contrasted by black roof. There are orange accents on the black front grille, on the bi-colored rear-view mirrors and even the break calipers are orange. Thy contrast very well behind the five double spoke black alloys. The front spoiler is made of carbon fiber.

Inside, we can spot the orange highlights on the front seats that are wrapped in black leather. The Blades logo on the headrest is also decided in the contrasting color.

There is nothing different in terms of power here. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Blades Edition is driven by the standard 4.7-liter V8 engine, which produces 430 hp (316 kW) and 490 Nm (361 lb-ft) of maximum torque. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph happens in just 4.8 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to 190 mph.

As mentioned, the production of this very special Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Blades Edition will be limited to five examples only. Here is the video that Aston Martin Cambridge has published to promote the birth of the car: click here.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Blades Edition Interior

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Blades Edition Interior 2

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January 26, 2016

Aston Martin Showcases a Special Exhibition In Honor of Sir David Brown

Aston Martin DB10 Bit by bit Christmas displays and ornaments disappear, but something else catches the eye in London’s Kinightsbridge: a sight of special Aston Martin collection is on display in Harrods, world’s most famous luxury department store.

The incredible Aston Martin sports cars will take over the iconic place a month-long celebration of the British marques’ DB nameplate. Since their debut in the 1950’s the DB lineup by Aston Martin is named after Sid David Brown who bought the prestigious brand back in 1947 and since then his name became symbol of sophistication and perfection.

The first in line is the Aston Martin DB10. This is the vehicle that was especially created for James Bond. As we all know, Aston Martin has a special bond with world’s most famous detective for more than 50 years. Definitely one-of-a-kind vehicle the DB10 proudly leads the prestigious exibition.

Also on display is the DB9 FT: one of brand’s most notable vehicle up to date. Created to offer the best of what DB9 can be, this machine offers outstanding quality and hand-built excellence.

And the third honorable machine is the Aston Martin DB5, which was first unveiled back in 1963, the vehicle set new benchmark for all DB that followed with its well-known design and superior performance.

Aston Martin Exibition

Also, there will be specialists from Aston Martin headquarters who will provide visitors with incredible information about the vehicle and will reveal more about the Aston Martin products and history.

The exhibition area will remain in place until 28 January.

January 8, 2016

Iconic Aston Martin Vehicles Will Search For Their New Owner

James Bond and vehicle fans have numerous reasons to await the latest 007 movie, but let us give one more reason for celebration. Keno Brothers present their Rolling Sculpture Fine Automobile Auction on November 18-19, 2015 at the Skylight Carkson sq. in Soho, New York. What is special about this event, is that it will also include two iconic James Bond vehicles: the legendary 1965 Aston Martin DB5 and 1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage. Both vehicles are marked “Full Data Unlocked” which means that they will be shown with additional information, including videos, history, market trends and designer views.

Both being a remarkable part of the Rolling Sculpture collection, the Aston Martin vehicles have a lot to demonstrate. And with their bespoke presence and story both vehicles can exceed a price up to $1,6 million.

Both Leslie and Leigh Keno have decades of experience and devoting to auction field and they do have that passion for fine automobiles. This is why they created the auction house that mates unique live auctions to incredible capabilities, provided by Proxibild, the most trustworthy Marketplace for buying and selling high value items.

1966 Aston Martin DB6

But let’s go back to the vintage vehicles. As you know, James Bond is famous mainly for two things: getting around beautiful ladies and driving fancy vehicles. These two Aston Martin machines really depict the spirit of the character and his devotion to high-quality gadgets. But along with the sweet classic models, the world’s most famous spy also loves to drive and some modern and distinctive machines. As is the latest Aston Martin James Bond Edition.

Beautiful women and fancy vehicles. That’s what we call a man with taste.

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October 26, 2015

What Will Happen When Two Vulcans Erupt Together? [VIDEO]

The last remaining airworthy Avro Vulcan prepares for its final flight later this months and as the iconinc 1950s British V bomber has been united with its contemporary namesake: the well-known Aston Martin Vulcan.

And ahead of the final flight, the notorious Cold War-era long range machine was paired with the Aston Martin Vulcan vehicle via a special fly-past at Elvington Airfield in Yorkshire. The British luxury manufacturer one more time used its superior knowledge to deliver an incredible all-carbon 800-plus horsepower vehicle and now this beast is ready to be put in truly extreme performance.

Aston Martin Vulcan

Personally, it is great to know that the Vulcan name will live on not only in the history books, and at the new educational centre in Yorkshire, but via Aston Martin’s incredible new sports car.

In fact, this Aston Martin supercar is limited to just 24 examples worldwide and allows customers the opportunity to tailor their track day experience through a graduating scale of precise and fine power and dynamics tunings.

The Vulcan XH558 is personally flown by Martin Withers DFC, Chief Pilot and Operations Director.

Aston Martin Vulcan

So, it looks like Aston Martin team will one more time make a stunning performance with a stunning vehicle. The only thing we know for sure is that the dual Vulcan eruption will be epic.

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October 5, 2015

Aston Martin Launches a Special Program for Authentic AM Vehicles

2015 Aston Martin Provanence Program Aston Martin is today unveiling the classy and authoritative Assured Provenance certification program, which will assess the background of its heritage sports car. Let’s not forget that this brad has 102-year history, so there is really a lot to be shown.

The program is created to deliver a true blue riband service to heritage vehicle collectors and it is administrated and run by the brand’s world-renowned in-house heritage car facility – Aston Martin Works. Furthermore, this is the first official authentication program to be provided in-house by the brand itself. The scheme offers a total of four levels of verification to take into account not only for the all-original models, but also sporty vehicles and modified ones.

2015 Aston Martin Provanence Program

And now every vehicle will be assessed at brand’s renowned heritage restoration, service and repair facility which is indeed the Aston Martin Works at Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire. This is the place where all Aston Martin vehicles undergo through numerous vision and technical investigation schemes, just to prove themselves as true member of the prestigious family. And then all the final results will be presented to the especially created Sanctioning Committee for deliberation.

And then all the vehicles which passed this trial will be awarded with one of four levels of Assured Provenance with medals raging from Platinum to Bronze, depending on their current condition and significance.

Owners of successful vehicles will be further supplied with hand-crafted presentation case with illustrated photographic record book, all-important Heritage Assured Provenance certificate, USB with data and two sets of dashboard and sill plaques. How cool is that?

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September 11, 2015

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