New Aston Martin Rapide Red Series

The car still gets long glances of awe due to its commanding presence. The car's rear haunches are glaring and with 23-inch wheels fit snuggly into the wheel wells with 295/30ZR23 Pirelli P Zero tires. Although is has four traditional front-hinged doors there is no mistaken that is a super-car.

The estoque has optimal weight distribution with a majority of the engine seated behind the front axle line. Officials do not warrant the engine performance however, it is the same V10 in the Lambo Gallardo LP560 which puts out 560 horsepower at a gliding 8,000 rpm, with 398 pound-feet of torque up to 6,500 rpm. The Lamborghini estoque features an e-gear shift paddles built in the rear of the steering wheel.

2010 Aston Martin Rapide Red Series

With all these figures and facts on e ca estimate the performance to be close to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 190 miles per hour.

The design team has suggested that Lamborghini has mentioned that production versions may come equipped with engine options for the public such as a dual-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 and maybe a 4.2-liter V8 diesel. Moreover, even a hybrid version is being considered.

If production does begin officials say the number of vehicles to be made will be in the 2,000 range and it may replace altogether the Murcielago. Porsche and Aston martin have made strides with their new models such as the Aston Martin Rapide and Porsche Panamer. So, now Lambo will make their mark too in this area.

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The baby Aston Martin will be built at the company's Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, with the base Toyota iQs being imported to the UK from Japan. It is expected that the three-meter long (117.5-in.) Cygnet will keep the iQs 1.33-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 98-horsepower, hooked up to a 6-speed manual or an optional CVT.

We know what you're thinking but you couldn't be more wrong; this is not some funky replica kit but an official concept for an Aston Martin mini car! The Cygnet is based on the Toyota iQ and it is expected to go on sale before the end of next year with an estimated base price somewhere around £20,000 or about $30,000 - €25,000. The initial plan is for the Cygnet to be offered only to current and future Aston Martin owners but a general release could follow at a later date.

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2011 Aston Martin launches Cygnet special editions

Aston Martin has confirmed the full spec of its Cygnet and announced a pair of launch edition models to commemorate the start of production of the Toyota iQ-based city car at its Gaydon HQ.

Cygnet Launch Edition White, to give its full name is finished in ‘Snow White’ paint with a mix of silver mesh, chrome trim and alloy wheels. The cabin features satin chrome and Pearl white leather seats with alcantara inserts.

The Black model has ‘Magic Black’ metallic paint with a deep sea green effect, matt black bonnet vents and chrome trim. The seats are trimmed in black leather with a diamond pattern and other trim pieces are in dark chrome.

The exterior is reworked, with a distinctive Aston-style grille and lights; along with redesigned body panels - there's certainly no mistaking this car for a Toyota.

Inside, both the cars are equipped with Garmin Nuvi satnav systems; integrated stereo with 3.5mm jack input and steering-wheel mounted stereo controls. The Cygnet's not for everyone, but it's certainly the most luxurious compact car we've ever seen.

The two editions will be offered with either standard manual or optional CVT automated transmission and each will be produced for a strictly limited time. For the interior they will get a choice of unique materials and colors. Also both of them will be offered with a bespoke Bill Amberg five-piece luggage set that includes glove box bag, removable door pocket bag, holdall, garment bag and a collapsible tote bag.




Press Release

Aston Martin Cygnet Launch Editions; White and Black

• Aston Martin confirms launch details for new Cygnet city car
• Two special launch editions to commence production of city car at company's Gaydon headquarters in the UK
• An Aston Martin Tailor-Fit solution for the city offering luxury and individuality

Gaydon, 20 January 2011: Aston Martin announces the arrival of the ultimate city car, a Tailor-Fit solution for urban driving in the contemporary metropolis, with two strictly limited Cygnet launch editions.

To celebrate the commencement of production, the new Aston Martin Cygnet will be available in two special launch edition models, each exemplifying the highly bespoke nature of this unique car. The two Cygnet Launch Edition models; White and Black, are available with either standard manual or optional CVT automated transmission and each will be produced for a strictly limited time.

Cygnet is a bespoke luxury commuter car, designed to take you into the heart of the city, with ultra-compact packaging and low-emission engine technology. These efficiencies are paired with the manufacturing and craft skill that is closely associated with Aston Martin.

Craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail characterise each Cygnet, and the extremely high levels of interior finish are exemplified by the choice of materials and colours on these two unique models.

Cygnet Launch Edition White brings together a serene exterior; finished in Snow White paint with a mix of silver mesh, chrome brightwork and White Diamond turned alloy wheels. The interior of the White edition features seats hand trimmed in Pearl white leather with perforated Alcantara inserts, complemented by satin chrome. On the exterior, Aston Martin's attention to detail is exemplified with the iconic wings badge appearing in matching white.

In contrast, Cygnet Launch Edition Black features Magic Black metallic paint with a specially developed deep sea green effect, offset by matt black louvers and chrome brightwork. Inside, the seats and dash are finished in pure black full grain leather, perforated in a specially-developed diamond pattern. Dark chrome accents adorn the cabin, while the wings badges are rendered in black throughout.

Both Cygnet Launch Editions also come with a bespoke Bill Amberg five-piece luggage set, especially designed for and tailored to Cygnet. Available in a contemporary combination of black leather with technical fabric, the set comprises glove box bag, removable door pocket bag, holdall, garment bag and a collapsible tote bag.

Cygnet Background

Cygnet has generated a huge level of interest amongst both existing Aston Martin owners and customers new to the brand. High tech, compact and built to the same exacting standards and levels as Aston Martin's acclaimed range of sports cars, Cygnet has already become the perfect addition to a V8 Vantage, DB9, Rapide, DBS or the forthcoming One-77 as the ultimate means of metropolitan transport.

Cygnet benefits from highly sophisticated active and passive safety technology to protect driver, passengers and pedestrians, with a range of breakthrough features rarely seen in small cars. Cygnet delivers everything the city driver needs, from essential equipment like ABS, nine airbags, stability control, electronic brake assist and retractable door mirrors to a luxurious interior specification, including keyless entry and start, heated seats, and satellite navigation, all packed into a car that is just three metres long.

Despite its compact but neatly-proportioned form, Cygnet is clearly recognisable as an
Aston Martin. The marque's characteristic design language, including signature details such as the metal grille, elongated side strake and inverted rear lights, establish a distinguished, solid form with strong road presence.

Cygnet is the eighth major production car Aston Martin has introduced at its state-of-the art Gaydon facility since 2004, and is assembled in a new dedicated facility by the same skilled local workforce of technicians and craftspeople that create Aston Martin's award-winning range of sports cars. Cygnet demonstrates Aston Martin's ongoing commitment to British manufacturing, supported by a strong local supplier network providing the finest materials and components. As a result, Cygnet's build quality matches its discrete styling, the richly detailed interior and exterior forming a visual and tactile delight.

The Aston Martin Cygnet is a car without compromise, as dedicated to urban functionalism as its sporting siblings are to driver involvement, dynamics and long-distance comfort. With space for up to four adults, Cygnet is light, compact, safe, efficient and highly manoeuvrable.

Launch Edition White and Launch Edition Black epitomise Cygnet's qualities; craft and skill in a luxurious but compact package, with heart, soul and personality Tailor-Fit for the modern city.

Cygnet production commences in April 2011 and is initially on sale now through
Aston Martin's European dealership network, with the company actively working on expanding market availability by 2012. Prices start from £30,995

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When buying a used Aston Martin it's important to remember that you will need to deal with maintenance and maintenance performed on luxury vehicles can be expensive. Regularly scheduled maintenance like oil changes won't be too bad, but replacing or repairing other parts of the vehicle can get expensive in a hurry.

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Have you ever wondered where the car company name of Aston Martin originated? With headquarters situated in Warwickshire, England, the Aston Martin Lagonda Limited line of luxury cars gathered its name from a hill climber named Aston Clinton and one of the founding fathers of the company, Lionel Martin. The history of the Aston Martin is rather intriguing, seeing as it earned the esteemed respect of being the glamorous auto selection for the series of James Bond books and movies.
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2011 The New Aston Martin Cygnet City

Famous for their range of iconic British sports cars, Aston Martin have been focusing on widening their market lately, firstly with the Rapide, a four door sports saloon and now with the micro sized Cygnet. The announcement raised a lot of eyebrows as the car is so far from the typical type of car that the car manufacturer sells. Aston Martins official line is that the Cygnet is a "luxury commuter car" which "sees the company's core values engage with a new environment". The actual reason for the Cygnet's existence is to help the company comply with European emission rules. The high efficiency of the new super mini helping to bring down the average emissions across the range.

2011 Aston Martin Cygnet City Car

Currently there are more than 5000 Aston Martin DB9's produced each year. It is around the same numbers as Ferrari's F430 and Porsche's 911 Turbo. The DB9 come outfitted in a standard manual transmission or with a floppy paddle gear box. The instrument panel is as unique as the gearbox. The DB9's tachometer runs in a counter clockwise direction. Instead of the usual redline that is on most sports cars instrument panel the DB9 has a red light that glows when you are redlining the engine. In 2006 a sports package was introduced for the DB9 which improved stiffness, lowered right height, and added aluminum 19 in alloy wheels.
2011 The New Aston Martin Cygnet City

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What truly sets this car apart from the rest of the pack is its V12 engine! It is extremely rare to find a car with a V12 engine due to cost and the complexity. This Vantage is equipped with a 6.0 Liter V-12 with 510 HP and 420 lb feet of torque. When you combine all this power with the sleek, compact Aston Martin body you get a world-class sports car that can outrace them all. The Vantage V12 is very popular for its engine roar and fans will delighted by its legendary thunderous exhaust noise.

2011 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Race Car

Over the course of the car's history, Aston Martins have been made to compete in the French Grand Prix (1922); they have set world endurance and speed records at Brooklands. The company has failed two times, once in 1924 and in 1925 with a factory closing taking place in 1926. The company was finally bought by some very rich investors, Lady Charnwood among them, and it was renamed Aston Martin Motors. The company headquarters were moved to Feltham and in 1929 the Aston Martin International racer car was a huge success.
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Aston Martin one 77 Speed Test

Aston Martin are building to be the first of the world at sports cars. The British brand has already announced that it aims to beat the track record over the Nurburgring, and this week the first unit of the limited number stood at the German track to complete its overhaul before the first deliveries to lucky owners, and certainly now with the stopwatch in hand passenger.

The first tests with a prototype have yielded a first-class figures: 3.3 seconds from 0 to 100 and a top speed of 355 kilometers per hour. Its engine has 12 cylinders, six-liter displacement and an output around 700 horsepower.

VIDEO: Aston Martin Execs Try to Convince Everyone the Cygnet is not a Toyota...

Now that the Aston Martin Cygnet has officially received the green light (previous post here), the brand of James Bond has put together again CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez and design director Marek Reichman for the Cygnet PR video below.

The 4-passenger Cygnet, based on Toyota's iQ city car, is meant to provide Aston Martin owners something more practical for daily use within cities and still offer said owners the level of exclusivity they desire. That means it can be ordered with all the same interior and exterior colors, leathers, and materials found on any other Aston.

While based on a Toyota, the Cygnet will officially be manufactured as its own standalone model - a coach-built compact, if you will - in Warwickshire, England. An official announcement has not been made regarding the power train, but it will likely get the iQ's standard 3-cylinder (possibly with a sport intake/exhaust setup).

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VIDEO

2010 Aston Martin Rapide

The 2010 Rapide is a 4-door, 4-passenger luxury sports sedan, available in one trim only, the 4-Door. , the Rapide is equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 470-horsepower engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Aston Martin Rapide is an all-new model for the legendary marque. Designed to provide useful space without losing its sports car heritage, the new sedan features seating for four as well as a reasonable cargo area accessible via a rear hatch. The interior is covered in the finest materials, including Bridge of Weir leather and walnut trim. A 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system is standard, as is a hard-disk based navigation system. Rear seat passengers enjoy their own individual climate controls and can relax with the optional rear entertainment system. The driver’s entertainment system is under the long hood in the form of a 5.9-liter V12 engine producing 470 horsepower. A 6-speed automatic is the only transmission choice. The Rapide is also outfitted with a number of safety features, including multiple airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Positive Torque Control (PTC) and very large brakes.

2010 Aston Martin Rapide

The 2010 Rapide is a 4-door, 4-passenger luxury sports sedan, available in one trim only, the 4-Door. , the Rapide is equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 470-horsepower engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Aston Martin Rapide is an all-new model for the legendary marque. Designed to provide useful space without losing its sports car heritage, the new sedan features seating for four as well as a reasonable cargo area accessible via a rear hatch. The interior is covered in the finest materials, including Bridge of Weir leather and walnut trim. A 1000-watt Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system is standard, as is a hard-disk based navigation system. Rear seat passengers enjoy their own individual climate controls and can relax with the optional rear entertainment system. The driver’s entertainment system is under the long hood in the form of a 5.9-liter V12 engine producing 470 horsepower. A 6-speed automatic is the only transmission choice. The Rapide is also outfitted with a number of safety features, including multiple airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Positive Torque Control (PTC) and very large brakes.

Four Door Sports Car makes the Aston Martin

Four Door Sports Car makes the Aston Martin


Four Door Sports Car makes the Aston Martin


Four Door Sports Car makes the Aston Martin


Four Door Sports Car makes the Aston Martin

new products in the category of the Four Door Sports Car makes the Aston Martin did not want to miss.
RAPIDE lined up to star as a 4-door sports car with a capacity of 4 passengers first of the Aston Martin though the label was not entirely correct. In 1941 Aston Martin launched the Atom which has 4 doors and a capacity of 4 passengers. Similarly, the Lagonda in 1976 and Virage Lagonda in 1994.

But with so many competitors in this segment, Aston Martin created the hype that seems to express RAPIDE is a direct answer on the Maserati Quattroporte and the Mercedes CLS-C Class.

RAPIDE first introduced as a concept car in 2006 at the North American International Auto Show. The name is taken from the Lagonda RAPIDE RAPIDE, famous cars produced by the manufacturer Lagonda which is now part of Aston Martin.

Different from the tradition of many years, was the first car output RAPIDE Aston Martin are not produced in the UK. Instead, Aston Martin created a special factory in Graz, Austria to assemble the composition of this car. The plan initially, 2,000 fruit Aston Martin is ready to slide on the road this year.

Essentially as a sports car meet, RAPIDE has an impressive kitchen runway like other commonly-made Aston Martin. With a 6.0 liter V12 engine bertorsi high, RAPIDE promises a satisfactory pace. With the rapid movement of inter-transmission, not so difficult to achieve high speeds with RAPIDE.

RAPIDE traction on the street really fascinating. With progressive acceleration, even on slippery roads will not be your heart pounding when it drove at high speed. The resulting noise level was quite friendly RAPIDE, but at high engine speed, RAPIDE can be very noisy and disturbing environment.

Adaptation of the Ford Fiesta
From the interior, RAPIDE also have something different from its competitors. Aston Martin's Chief Designer, Marek Reichman, trying to meet the demands of the class as a passenger car that can carry 4 adults and luggage, but also a stylish car at the same time. Latest trend is to create a 4-door coupe as seen on the Mercedes-Benz CLS, Porsche Panamera, and Lamborghini Estoque 2008.

Compared with the names above, RAPIDE more beautiful and impressive interior with a long body that gives the impression of space. The back of the car is designed as simple as possible for easy access to the part load of goods.

Inside the cabin, has a touch Aston RAPIDE that give the feel of a typical UK with seats wrapped in leather and metal setting knob. Window and seat control system is the original made in the Aston but the steering is an adaptation of the Ford Fiesta.

Although the roof RAPIDE quite low, but still a lot of empty space so that the head of the driver and passengers do not stumble. The seat back is narrower than the front but still in the stage that is convenient for passengers, while the front seats made by Recaro provide comfort as expected.

At low speeds feels that RAPIDE will be hard to control with front wheels that move illegal. But strangely, the higher you push RAPIDE, it will be easier to control. At one point it seemed that the mechanics Aston Martin tried to make alternative chassis settings instead of optimizing existing chassis. Use Brembo braking system which is guaranteed quality. Strong, responsive, and secure.

For cars with a capacity of 4 passengers, RAPIDE is made by a quick and charming. At first glance looks great, but you will not be difficult to park it. RAPIDE will be launched in April 2010 and given a $ 199,950 price tag.

SPECIFICATIONS

Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Production: 2010
Class: Grand Tourer
Body style (s): 4-door saloon / coupe
Engine (s): 6.0 L V1
Unit Price: $ 199.950 (USD)
Power: 470 bhp (350 kW, 477 PS)
Transmission: Six-speed Touchtronic
0-100 km / h: 5.1 seconds