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Concept Aston Martin Rapide
The 2006 Concept Aston Martin Rapide provides great levels of driver feedback and involvement, adopting a restrained and massive character through its powerful reserves of torque and output which combine with a unique and refined interior.Based on Aston Martin\s unique VH architecture, the eye-catching car model blends the company\s commitment to power, beauty and soul with space and practicality for every eventuality. The Rapide appears as a uniquely personal machine, boasting an interior which proves the engineers\ skilled workforce, meeting all the customers\ requirements. The flexible architecture underpins the model line-up, while the ultra-production facilities offer a high degree of personalisation. Being a superlative performer, the Rapide delivers 480 ...
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First shown as a concept car at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the V8 Vantage immediately caused a worldwide sensation as it allows Aston Martin to enter a new sector of the premium sports car market with a genuine alternative to other cars that are currently on offer.
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The new Aston Martin DBS brought a lot of success to the carmaker as in the next 007 film, Casino Royale, will be driven by the legendary British secret agent, James Bond.
As expected and to match the spirit of James Bond, a lot of details are being kept hidden. There were a few things revealed despite all. The man who specified a few details is Aston Martin Design Director, Marek Reichman. He said the DBS it is actually a combination between the stylish DB9 road car and the strong DBR9 race car.
The DBS is a model with a strong personality, elegant and also has a special character just like ...
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After finishing a credible fourth in class and 24th overall at the N?rburgring 24-hour endurance race, among a field of largely motorsport-homologated cars Aston Martin?s Gaydon prepared Aston Martin V8 Vantage which was almost entirely production standard including the engine and transmission. The only modifications made were for safety and pit-lane efficiency, with the full mandatory safety cage, special fuel tank and fire system, racing seat, and built-in air jacks.
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The DBRS9 was unveiled by Aston Martin, a competition car for club and national racing series, and a bridge for teams and drivers looking towards international GT racing.
The DBRS9 is based on the DB9 road car, but shares many design features from the full GT1 specification DBR9.
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The Aston Martin Racing team experienced a heartbreak at the 2006 Le Mans 24 Hours, as the team could not deliver the victory and they had to settle for second place. Pedro Lamy, Stephane Ortelli and Stephane Sarrazin, drove the lead DBR9, but in the 21st hour, a clutch problem issued, taking lengthy repairs. The car dropped down to fifth in class because of the pitstop which lasted 45 minutes, thus disappointing the Aston Martin Racing fans in the record 230,000 crowd.
The team\s other DBR9 suffered a cracked oil pipe on lap four and the chances to victory were seriously reduced, although the team started on pole position. George Howard-Chappell, ...
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