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Concept Aston Martin Rapide
> The Vanquish S, DB9 Coupé, DB9 Volante and Vantage are all designed to sharpen the senses, extracting every grain of texture from the road surface, with high levels of driver feedback and involvement. When
conditions preclude making progress or spirited driving, an Aston Martin adopts a relaxing, restrained character, with the massive reserves of torque and power combining with the uniquely cosseting interior to envelop the driver and their passengers in the Aston Martin experience.
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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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James Bond, the legendary British secret agent will drive the new Aston Martin DBS in the next 007 film, CASINO ROYALE. The movie will be produced by Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for EON Productions.
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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 2006 Le Mans 24 Hours ended in heartbreak for the Aston Martin Racing team. After leading the GT1 class for most of the race, the team couldn’t deliver the victory that looked to be on the cards and had to settle for second place.
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