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Aston Martin Cygnet & Colette Limited Edition

Aston Martin has revealed the Cygnet & Collete limited edition, which was spotted in Dubai recently. The small Aston comes with a number of unique extras such as Bitter Chocolate brown finish, quilted leather door and seat inserts and quilted Alcantara sun visors for the interior.

Only 14 units are produced and all of them boast a Lightning Silver exterior paint with a hood livery and a race-inspired front bumper. There are also diamond-turned wheels and mirror caps.

The Cygnet & Collete limited edition is prepared in collaboration with Paris fashion house Colette. This explains the whopping price of €48,995.

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April 11, 2013

Afzal Kahn Aston Martin Cygnet

The British designer, Afzal Kahn has undertaken an ambitious task – to overhaul the Aston Martin Cygnet by inspiring refinement, vigor and passion in it. The Aston Cygnet recieved mixed reactions among critics upon its arrival and today it is a ‘hate it or love it’ kind of thing. Afzal Kahn has decided not to leave the people an option and eliminate anything in the Cygnet that might be disliked.

To start off we have a nice finish of metallic imperial blue on the body, heat resistant blue on the brake calipers and blue patterns on the hood louvers. The Cygnet however, doesn’t feel blue at all thanks to the low suspension achieved trough an Afzal Kahn lowering module. Other than that, there is a Kahn stainless steel quad exhaust system complete with a cross hair feature for refinement. Brilliantly designed and manufactured, 17-inch and 18-inch RS wheels sit perfect on the car’s front and rear axle respectively. The color patterns on them is left to the customer to decide.

For the inside, Afzal Kahn offers the absolute freedom to chose what is what and which is which. The surrounding trimmings might very well be the color of your own jeans while the seats match your T-shirt.

As always, a Kahn designed vehicle is for people with passion for character, individualism and rebelion. The Cygnet package is not just a greasy piece of machinery. It’s art on wheels. Does it work for you?

Afzal Kahn Aston Cygnet — Kahn Design Aston Cygnet

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February 12, 2012

Aston Martin Cygnet at the 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally

Aston Martin will take part at the 5th annual Bridgestone Eco-Rally this weekend. The manufacturer will take two Cygnet models. The rally showcases the world’s best eco-friendly vehicles in association with “Start”, an initiative inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales to celebrate eco-friendly living.

Aston Martin Cygnet is powered by a а 1.33 litre dual VVT-I four-cylinder petrol engine with 98PS (72 kW) at 6000RPM and 125Nm (92 lb-ft) at 4400RPM. 0 to 100 km/h takes 11.8 seconds and the top speed is 170 km/h (106 mph). The small city car returns 56.5 mpg, which is exactly 5 litres per 100 km.

One of the Cygnets entering the event will be dressed in Seychelles Blue, the paint colour of the Aston Martin DB6 Mark II Volante recently driven by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their wedding day. Aside from the two formal entries, a third Cygnet will also be supporting the event in eye-catching “Flouro Orange”, the hallmark of London-based designer Tom Dixon.

Driven by Aston Martin Racing regular, Darren Turner and David King, Aston Martin’s Director of Special Projects and Motorsport, the two Cygnets will be on the extended route from Exeter College, Oxford to The Mall, London.

The rally begins on Broad Street, Oxford at 10:00 and concludes at 14:30 on the 31^st July.

“I have been a fan of Cygnet from the start. It’s a great city car, easy to manoeuvreand park and a lot of fun to drive.”, commented Darren Turner.

“To drive Cygnet in a busy city is to experience a car ideally suited to its environment. Cygnet is tiny, with impressively low emissions but with all the style and craftsmanship of the finest luxury cars.”, said David King.

“I’m looking forward to demonstrating Cygnet on the Bridgestone Eco-Rally, maybe it’s my one and only chance to beat Darren Turner!”, he finished.

Aston Martin Cygnet 2011 - Bridgestone Eco-Rally — Aston Martin Cygnet 2011 – Bridgestone Eco-Rally

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July 29, 2011

Aston Martin Cygnet – birthday present

Sir Stirling Moss has made a very nice present to his wife – Lady Moss. The culmination of six months planning and “secret” correspondence between Sir Stirling and Aston Martin to plan a surprise birthday present for Lady Moss.

“My greatest partner in everything that I do, Susie is an amazing person and frankly the best wife a man could have. Since seeing a pre-production Cygnet in January I knew that it was the perfect car for Susie; a proper little piece of British luxury and perfect for our life in town.”, commented Sir Stirling Moss.

Aston Martin Cygnet shares much in terms of design and craftsmanship with the company’s sports cars. It is of course hand-crafted at Aston Martin’s headquarters in Gaydon, taking 150 hours to complete. Furthermore, specifications for Lady Moss’s car include Sir Stirling’s choice of Aston Martin Racing Green, harking back to the company’s sports cars that Sir Stirling raced in the 1950s, as the paint colour. This iconic exterior has been complemented by a simple and elegant interior hand crafted in Obsidian Black leather with a contrasting coarse silver stitch, forming a typically understated combination.

Sir Stirling’s own driving career with Aston Martin saw him drive a number of the company’s racing cars including the famous DB3S and DBR1 models with great success. This culminated in being part of the factory team that in 1959 secured the company the World Sportscar Championship following victories in the DBR1 at such prestigious races as the Le Mans 24-hour.

Aston Martin Cygnet - birthday present — Aston Martin Cygnet – birthday present

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July 12, 2011

Aston Martin Cygnet configurator

Aston Martin has launched the online configurator for its new super-mini Cygnet. The car is based on Toyota iQ, but it is far more stylish and luxurious.

Aston Cygnet is powered by а 1.33 litre dual VVT-I four-cylinder petrol engine with 98PS (72 kW) at 6000RPM and 125Nm (92 lb-ft) at 4400RPM. 0 to 100 km/h takes 11.8 seconds and the top speed is 170 km/h (106 mph). The small city car returns 56.5 mpg – 5 l / 100 km.

The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual with Stop & Start technology and gear shift indicator and there is an optional Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT) with Eco Driving Indicator.

Cygnet is offered with a vast range of exterior paint schemes and a choice of four 16” sets of wheels. There are also go-faster stripes, which can be painted in either the same color as the body or in gloss black.
Aston Martin Cygnet configurator

2012 Aston Martin Cygnet:

Body

Two door body style with full width tailgate and 4 seats
Bright Aluminium front upper and lower grilles
Bright Metal side strakes with Magnum Silver mesh
Bi-halogen headlights
LED tail lamps
Rear spoiler and diffuser blade
Body coloured door mirrors, heated and electrically retractable
Side turn indicators on outer door mirrors
Rain sensing wipers
Dusk sensing headlamps
Front fog lamps
Rear privacy glass with washer jet and wiper
Rear Parking sensors
Rear tailgate Bright finisher

Performance

Max Power 72kW(97bhp/98PS) at 6000rpm
Max Torque 125 Nm (92 lb ft) at 4400 rpm
Max Speed 106 mph(170km/h)PREDICTED
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) 6-speed manual: 11.8 seconds PREDICTED
Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) CVT: 11.6 seconds PREDICTED
Fuel economy – Combined cycle (mpg)6-speed manual: 56.5 mpg / 5 l/100km
Fuel economy – Combined cycle (mpg)CVT: 54.3 mpg / 5.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions – Combined cycle 6-speed manual: 116 g/km
CO2 emissions – Combined cycle CVT: 120 g/km [CVT]

Transmission

6-speed manual (with Stop & Start technology and gear shift indicator)
Optional Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT) (with Eco Driving Indicator)
Front mounted differential

Engine

1.33 litre Dual VVT-i engine
4 in line cylinders
16 Valve DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) chain drive
Electronic fuel injection
Front mounted engine and differential
Front-wheel drive
Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system
Compression ratio 11.5:1

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May 17, 2011

Project Kahn Aston Martin Cygnet

Aston Martin Cygnet is actually a Toyota iQ, but twice expensive. However, the tuning specialists Project Kahn are developing a special refining program for the small city car.

The details are limited, but Project Kahn Aston Martin Cygnet will boast a premium interior and leather upholstery.

The car will be power by 1.33 liter Dual VVT-i petrol engine with 98PS (72 kW) and 123Nm (91 lb-ft). (more…)

February 22, 2011

Aston Martin Cygnet Launch Editions

In order to commemorate exclusively the launch of its first compact city ride – Aston Martin Cygnet, the high-end automaker has announced the arrival of two strictly limited Cygnet Launch Editions – White and Black. (more…)

January 24, 2011

Aston Martin confirms the compact Cygnet for production

Aston Martin has announced officially that its cute-and-luxurious city car Aston Martin Cygnet is confirmed for production. Presented as a concept model in March, the all-new luxury commuter by Aston Martin is scheduled to enter brand’s Gaydon headquarters assembly line in 2011.

The exclusive Cygnet showcases the flexibility of Aston Martin to deliver products for the evolving, modern city. When launched, the urban ride is promised to set new benchmark for luxury and performance among the compact vehicles, benefiting from the brand’s bold know-how of engineering high-end sports rides, luxurious long-range grand tourers, and extremely competitive racing machines.

Marek Reichman, Aston Martin’s Director of Design shares with excitement: “Cygnet is small but luxurious, an Aston Martin tailor fit for the city. With an almost unlimited palette of materials, colours and textures, each hand-finished Cygnet will be truly unique, a personalised space within the city. “Luxury is not constrained by scale.”

Aston Martin promises to reveal full details on Cygnet’s prices and specifications later this year.

October 11, 2010

Aston Martin Cygnet Concept

Aston Martin today releases the first official images of the ‘Cygnet’ – a new luxury commuter concept car.

The Cygnet concept represents a creative, environmentally conscious solution, being small, yet with presence – and highly fuel efficient, now combined with the prestige of Aston Martin’s luxury brand ownership.

Work on the concept is ongoing and will continue into 2010 when it is hoped that it will become a production reality initially available to Aston Martin customers in the UK and Europe.

December 16, 2009

Aston Martin Cygnet – The Innovative Commuter Concept Car

The concept will offer Aston Martin trademark design in a commuter car package based on the critically acclaimed Toyota iQ with a Euro NCAP 5-star safety package. (more…)

June 29, 2009

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