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  • Aston Martin One-77 Q-Series – €2.4 million [HD video]

    Aston Martin One-77 Q-Series is a special limited edition within a limited-run series model. Because of its exclusivity, it is extremely expensive and that’s why it is selling by one of the most interesting car dealers in the world – Al Ain Class Motors. The auto house is in Dubai as you may suggest and offer this One-77 Q-Series for a whopping €2.4 million.

    The Q-Series was presented at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show by Aston Martin. It features an enhanced interior and exterior styling… and price, of course.

    The One-77 is the most powerful naturally aspirated vehicle in the world – a 7.3 liter V12 with 760HP (559 kW) and 750Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 357 km/h (221 mph).

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_J3lverIVU

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  • Aston Martin V12 Zagato

    Aston-V12-Zagato-thumbBehold a finished product – images of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato are here. Geneva Motor Show goers next month will witness the debut while production is set to start later this year. But this not much of a car as it is a blend of complex emotions and passion on wheels.

    The V12 Zagato has two tasks to fulfill – 1. it is basically purpose built to honor a generation of magnificent GT cars and the historic DB4GT Zagato in particuliar. 2. it also needs a perspective – setting new boundaries with innovative technology and style is a must if the V12 were to be a success. That’s why it shares so many components with the stunning One-77. In all essence, the V12 is an advanced HP printer in vintage overalls.

    Looking at the V12 Zagato we see the exposed elements of carbon fiber on the front splitter, A-pillars, rear lamp pods, diffuser, door mirror cases and rear wing and we get that instant sense of modernity and purposefulness. Yet the bold new grille formed in a unique three-dimensional composite material mesh brings back the Zagato’s famous ‘Z’ moniker.

    A pleasant place to be (a wild guess) would be also the inside of the Aston. Satin-finish carbon fibre on the dashboard and center stack is perfectly set next to piano black accents and satin black rotary switchgear. Carbon fiber sill plaques with ’V12 Zagato’ inlaid metal script provide a distinctive finishing touch.

    It all sounds rally delightful but there are two problems with it: Price stands at £330,000 ($522,258) so it is pricy. Also it will be extremely rare – no more than 150 will be commissioned.

    But when we see how much ‘Soul, Beauty, Power’ goes into making one the steep price kind of makes sense. The process of creating a V12 Zagato takes approximately 2,000 man-hours to complete. Hand-crafted aluminum and carbon fiber are the main composites that form the whole of the car. Hand-stitched quilting adds to the time and effort but it does leave that feel of passion and luxury usually felt with Italian cars. The Aston Martin V12 Zagato however, is all British and it will worth its every penny.

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  • 2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

    Aston Martin V12 Zagato will be appearing in September at the 64th IAA International Motor Show at Frankfurt. Along with the largest display of contemporary Aston Martins ever seen at a Motor Show, two V12 Zagatos, both having completed their engineering sign-off at the Nurburgring 24 hour race, will be shown for the first time at a mainstream event.

    Hand assembled at the company’s global headquarters in Gaydon, England, the V12 Zagato is based on the highly acclaimed V12 Vantage and features a beautiful ’handcrafted‘ aluminium and carbon fibre body. Combining traditional craftsmanship and high technology, the V12 Zagato also boasts Aston Martin’s most dynamic bonded aluminium platform and the power of the company’s acclaimed 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque.

    Following extremely positive initial customer reaction, the V12 Zagato is being offered for sale at £330,000 GBP (excluding local taxes) and will go into strictly limited production of up to 150 cars in summer 2012. 50 years on from the introduction of the iconic DB4GT Zagato, Aston Martin and Zagato have collaborated to create this modern interpretation which remains true to the focus of craftsmanship, performance and exclusivity which underpinned the original collaboration.

    2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato
    2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

    Launched successfully in late May at the famous Villa D’Este Concours on Lake Como, Italy, the V12 Zagato saw off tough competition to be awarded the coveted Design Award for the concept and prototypes class. Just a week later, the V12 Zagato made its racing debut at the 53rd ADAC ACAS H&R-Cup VLN race at the historic Nurburgring racetrack in Germany. Following other appearances in the series, both prototypes of the V12 Zagato were entered into the gruelling 39th ADAC Nurburgring 24 Hour on 25/26 June, successfully amassing a combined 230 laps and over 3,700 miles of intense durability testing – both taking the chequered flag to maintain Aston Martin’s 100% finish record in the race.

    The first of the two V12 Zagatos being shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show, finished in its distinctive green livery is the full endurance race car concept specification as campaigned at the Nurburgring. The car, nicknamed ‘Zig’ by the factory team features a full aerodynamic package including front splitter, dive planes, large rear diffuser and spoiler designed to make the most of the Nurburgring’s multitude of corners and lengthy straights.

    The second of the cars, nicknamed ‘Zag’, was originally shown at the Villa D’Este before being converted into the same full racing specification as the sister car. Since the 24 hour race, Zag, has been returned to its original show specification which, although showing a racing car interior, has an exterior more representative of the exclusive road car currently offered for order. In addition to this, Aston Martin today releases the first conceptual illustrations of the road car variant that will go into production from mid 2012.

    The pair of V12 Zagatos will join the Aston Martin stand at Frankfurt in September alongside the stunning One-77 supercar and the recently launched Virage and Vantage S.

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    2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

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  • 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.”

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  • Aston Martin One-77 gets closer to a new all-time record

    Aston Martin One-77 has recorded a top speed of 354.86km/h (220.007mph) in the brand’s latest high speed testing, which took place at a top secret proving ground in southern Europe. Exceeding all original expectations, the new supercar gets closer and closer to a new all-time record for the British marque. (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…)

  • 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…)

  • Aston Martin Reveals Spectacular One-77 Technical Showcase

    Aston Martin will present a One-77 technical showcase at the Geneva Auto Salon on 3 March 2009. Chassis no.1 will be on display as an exposé throughout the show detailing the quintessence of Aston Martin engineering and design expertise.

    The One-77 is Aston Martin’s definitive sports car, one that epitomises everything Aston Martin from technology, the hand-craftsmanship of the hand rolled aluminium panels to the attention to detail. A culmination of all the marque’s know-how, the One-77 delivers effortless beauty guaranteed to stir the senses with performance potential eclipsing any previous Aston Martin. (more…)

  • The Aston Martin project One-77

    Aston Martin project One-77Aston Martin has released a second snapshot of the stunning new Project One-77, initially announced last month.

    Announced through a ‘teaser’ advertisement to emphasise its unique nature, Project One-77 is the ultimate expression of what Aston Martin stands for and will combine modern technology and design with craftsmanship and ultimate exclusivity to create the world’s most desirable automotive art form. (more…)

  • The Aston Martin One-77

    The Aston Martin One-77Aston Martin has released a snapshot of the stunning new One-77; the ultimate creative interpretation of the renowned British marque. (more…)