After a five-year absence, the Aston Martin Vanquish has returned. The 2014 model, means the end for the DBS, as the fresh new coupe will replace the outgoing vehicle. The new Vanquish is composed of a all-aluminum monocoque chassis that the automaker calls its “Generation 4 VH” platform. Affixed to the lightweight framework is an aluminum, magnesium alloy and composite body, every single body panel is now carbon-fiber. Compared to its DBS predecessor, Aston Martin claims the new structure is lighter and 25-percent more rigid. In terms of …
The $233K droptop just like the Coupé... only not in the USA After the recent announcements of its AM 310 Vanquish and DBS Ultimate, Aston Martin returns today with the unveiling of its latest supercar: the V12 Vantage Roadster. The Vantage Roadster is outfitted with the same 6.0-liter naturally-aspirated V12 engine found in the Vantage Coupé, which is just fine and dandy from this perspective: 510hp (380kW) and 420 lb-ft (570Nm) of torque, which provides a 0-100kph (62mph) time of just 4.5 seconds on the way to a 190mph (305kph) top…
There is a new coachbuild car in the market with a bespoke sticker price. The ghost of James Dean is letting you know that all you need to get your hands on it is a bit more than $200,000 (the interior is completely bespoke, so it’ll probably be more depending on your opulent tastes)… plus the cost of a donor Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. For this price and the sacrificial offering of your DB7 the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato can be yours, made to order.
While rumors and leaked images have been floating around the interwebs recently (including an unofficial presentation at the Villa d’Este Concourse), finally Aston Martin announced details of its DBS followup, the AM 310 Vanquish. While the car receives a completely new exterior identity it keeps the same 6.0-liter V12 engine under the hood, tweaked to raise power to 565 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque .