Tag: Dr Ulrich Bez

  • Aston Martin One-77 fitted with the most powerful naturally aspirated unit

    Aston Martin has announced some exclusive, new details regarding its staggering masterpiece creation – the 2011 Aston Martin One-77 – which is already near to production. Boasting an incredible look, the future classic gets its power from a 7.3-litre V12 unit, that has been just certified at 750 horsepower and 750 Nm of maximum torque – an extraordinary performance figures which automatically place it as the most powerful naturally aspirated road car engine in the world today.

    With first deliveries scheduled for early 2011, the strictly limited to only 77 examples hyper beautiful supersports ride will be manufactured at the automaker’s global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Just like all current Aston Martin creations, the One-77 has been tortured on extreme hot and cold testing plus sign-off at the Nürburgring Nordschleife; the world’s toughest and most unforgiving test track.

    Dr. Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive of Aston Martin shared: “The One-77 is approaching a production reality and of course, there is considerable excitement in the project. Now the next steps are all about details and refinement to complete the composition. I know the final car will demonstrate what the Aston Martin team is capable of.”

  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage for sale in North and South America

    One of the most popular Aston Martin models – V12 Vantage will be available for sale in North and South America from later this year.

    The car is based on the beautiful V8 Vantage and features V12 engine delivering 510 bhp and 570 Nm of torque. The acceleration and top speed are staggering – zero to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and the car goes until it reach 305 km/h. (more…)

  • Aston Martin Rapide – Four-Door Sports Car

    Aston Martin Rapide Concept was revealed in 2006 at Detroit Auto Show. Now in 2009 the final version of Rapide is revealed at IAA Frankfurt. This is one of the most awaited cars of 2009.

    The three most important for Aston Martin things are available in the Rapide – Power, Beauty and Soul.

    A hand-built 6.0-litre V12 engine is taking care for the “Power” by producing 470bhp and 600N/m of torque. The gearbox is six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic, which allows the driver to change gears automatically or manually via the steering column-mounted magnesium paddles. (more…)

  • Aston Martin One-77 wins top design award at the Concorso d’Eleganza

    Aston Martin One-77At its world debut this weekend, the Aston Martin One-77 has won the Concorso d’Eleganza Design Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes on the shores of Lake Como, Italy.

    Following the Geneva Auto Salon in March, where the technical illustration was first shown, the rolling chassis has since been completed by hand into the first car presented at Villa d’Este this weekend. (more…)

  • Aston Martin’s One-77 Concept Set For World Debut At Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

    Aston Martin has confirmed the first public display of the complete One-77 concept will be held at the world renowned Concorso d’Eleganza event in the grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como, Italy on 24-26 April 2009. (more…)

  • Aston Martin Rapide: The World’s Most Elegant Four-Door Sports Car

    The Aston Martin Rapide has moved into the final stages of its development programme, on course for a public debut in late 2009, with the first customer cars due to be delivered in early 2010.

    First revealed as the Aston Martin Rapide Concept at the Detroit Auto Show in 2006, the Rapide is one of the most eagerly awaited cars of the year. As Aston Martin’s first true four-door production sports car, the Rapide encapsulates the core values of the brand within an elegant, high-powered sports grand tourer, with four full-sized seats, generous accommodation and luggage space and trademark Aston Martin performance. (more…)

  • Lagonda: Revival of a Luxury Brand

    Aston Martin is proud to announce the return of Lagonda, one of the most iconic names in luxury car manufacturing. The intention is for Lagonda to enter the market place with a unique performance luxury product, a vehicle that combines exceptional ability with unsurpassed elegance, inside and out. Lagonda’s return signals a major expansion of Aston Martin’s product line, taking the company into new and emerging markets around the world. To demonstrate the Lagonda vision, the LAGONDA CONCEPT has been created, a car that epitomises the intersection of craft, design and technology with Aston Martin’s established high performance expertise. (more…)

  • Technical Enhancements for Aston Martin V8 Vantage

    Aston Martin’s V8 Vantage – originally launched to widespread critical acclaim at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 – is to receive significant technical enhancements, reaffirming the car’s position as one of the world’s most desirable and exhilarating sports cars. (more…)

  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24

    Aston Martin has confirmed details of its N24 race car, based on the critically acclaimed Aston Martin V8 Vantage road car, which will be showcased at the Autosport International Show this week.

    The Vantage N24 is based on a standard European specification production V8 Vantage, with modifications undertaken to prepare the car for the competitive racing environment. (more…)