Aston Martin Gauntlet-Ugur Sahin

Aston Martin Gauntlet

Aston Martin Gauntlet

Aston Martin Gauntlet

The designer recently decided to update the Aston Martin lineup with his concept called the Gauntlet. Only someone like Ugur Sahin can think of improving the beautiful cars of the Aston Martin lineup. Respecting the rich history of the car manufacturer, the designer comes with a perfect blend of his perspective and our favorite elements of an Aston Martin.

Ugur Sahin was able to come up with a brutal and magnetic concept design called the Gauntlet as inspired by the old Db35 with hints from the DB AR1 and the One-77. You can also see cues from the Maserati Gran Turismo and 8C Competizione to make the design even more terrific.

The concept is very clean as it never tries too hard to look too futuristic nor too retro. The Gauntlet Concept features the wide-mouth grille typical of an Aston Martin, high fenders for both front and rear, and the organic, sexy headlamps.

We fall in love with the side mirrors which emulates the sharp lines of the windows surround. The rear windshield also flows nicely following the lines of the roof. The creased lines on the sides are also a nice touch, giving the car a look of person wearing an opera mask.

The concept’s name Gauntlet represents the lines which emotionally complement each other to give that feeling of a solid, protective armor on the roll according to Ugur Sahin.

Aston Martin Vantage Barracuda Tzunamee

Aston Martin Vantage Barracuda Tzunamee

Aston Martin Vantage Barracuda Tzunamee

Aston Martin Vantage Barracuda Tzunamee

TZUNAMEE rim, produced by the innovative wheel manufacturer BARRACUDA WHEELS from Stein am Rhein. The front axle is adorned with 9.0 x 20 inch light alloy rims, while 10.0 x 20 inch rims are mounted on the rear drive axle.

With its striking drop centre and secondary spokes, which enable a lightweight design with high static strength, the TZUNAMEE wheel has an extremely aggressive look. It imparts breathtaking design and lightweight athleticism – precisely the attributes that characterise Aston Martin.

The matte black/polished, highly polished surface suits the V8 Vantage, painted in classic green, especially well. In addition, the wheel is available in sizes from 7.5 x 17 to 10 x 20 inches.

Aston Martin Super Sport

Aston Martin Super Sport

The Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition will have a twin-turbocharged 5.4 liter V8 engine, which produces up to 950 bHp. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transaxle, fully synchronized with an integral, torque-sensing, helical limited-slip differential. If requested a F1 paddle shift gearbox is available. This model will be equipped with a carbon fiber bodywork and the interior will be covered in leather, carbon fiber and Recaro seats. The sat nav system has an iPod connection included. I must specify that each car in part will have a unique exterior color that will be made only once, this fact showing us the “exclusiveness” of the British car manufacturer`s supercar. Oh! I almost forgot : this particular new model will be limited to just 8 units, setting the Aston Martin Super Sport Limited Edition`s price tag to a figure of 7,500,000.

Caparo Aston Martin DB9

Caparo Aston Martin DB9
Caparo Aston Martin DB9

“With 470bhp from its 6 litre, V12 engine, the DB9 rewards drivers with stunning levels of performance,” says Nick Mennell, technical director, Caparo AP Braking. “However, some owners have told us that particularly spirited drivers, including those taking part in track days, would like additional braking power. With more than 80 years’ experience in developing high-performance automotive braking systems, our team of 18 braking engineers have developed an aftermarket upgrade kit that delivers what they need without adding extra weight or compromising performance while cold.”

The DB9’s original 330mm rear discs remain the same with the 355mm front disc replaced by 378mm discs, made from specially selected high-performance materials. Calipers are extremely rigid opposed piston four pots at the front and four pots at the rear, each machined from a single casting of aluminium to provide exceptional stability and performance.

Aston Martin One-77 Supercar

Aston Martin One-77 Supercar

Aston Martin One-77 Supercar

Aston Martin One-77 Supercar

One-77 fuses advanced technology with stunning Aston Martin design to create possibly the world’s most desirable automotive art form. Based on a sophisticated carbon fibre chassis with a handcrafted aluminium body, this 7.0 litre V12 super car will deliver exhilarating performance for a strictly limited number of discerning customers.

Aston Martin Rapide

Aston Martin Rapide
Aston Martin Rapide
Aston Martin Rapide
Aston Martin Rapide

Only the ventilation slot Chromspange in the wings at the prototype is not enough to the inside doors, and the headlight receive a slight modification, as well as the rear lights. Overall, the Rapide the lines of his brothers DB9 or Vanquish faithful, only the wheelbase grows by 290 millimeters. Under the hood, the twelve-cylinder with six litre engine capacity and a power of 480 hp, transmission is six-speed automatic to the rear wheels.

Touchtronic 2 Gearbox into Aston Martin DBS

Aston Martin DBS
Aston Martin DBS
Aston Martin DBS

The DBS Touchtronic transmission features a final drive ratio shortened from 3.15:1 to 3.46:1, aiding quicker acceleration times and an improved performance feel. Additionally, changes to the gearbox calibration aid more aggressive gear shifts and greater usability, while retaining the performance potential of the manual gear box – matching the 0-60mph (0-100km/h) time of 4.3 seconds. System functionality is consistent with that on the DB9, with ‘Park’, ‘Reverse’, ‘Neutral’ and ‘Drive’ modes selected via facia mounted controls.

When in ‘Drive’ mode, pulling either of the leather-trimmed magnesium alloy paddles mounted on the steering column will activate Touchtronic mode, enabling the driver to control gear shifts via the paddles. Touchtronic mode is also accessible directly on engine start-up or directly from ‘Reverse’. Alternatively, the ‘Drive’ mode can be selected at any time by pressing the ‘D’ control on the centre console, engaging a fully automatic mode which will select the most appropriate gear for the speed and driving conditions automatically.

The system also includes a ‘Sport’ mode - activated by a button on the centre console – which engages a more aggressive gear shift strategy as gear changes feel sharper and more forceful, engine speed matching on downshifts is more aggressive and in full automatic mode, upshifts occur at higher speeds. The Sport setting also incorporates a more responsive throttle map to match the high-performance characteristics of the DBS.

Aston Martin Vantage GT4

Aston Martin Vantage GT4
Aston Martin Vantage GT4
Aston Martin Vantage GT4

The Vantage GT4 is built to FIA GT4 regulations and is eligible to compete in the following series: FIA GT4 European Cup; British GT4 Championship; Britcar Endurance Series; German GT4 Championship; Dutch Supercar Challenge; Dutch GT4 Championship; VLN Endurance Championship at the Nurburgring; Australian Endurance Championship; the American SCCA Championship; and the Aston Martin Owners Club Race Series.

The Vantage GT4 comes with either a manual or sportshift transmission. It is priced from £96,645 and is available to order now with delivery in January 2009.

The Vantage GT4 can be supplied with either a six speed manual, or a Sportshift transmission with paddle controls. Both versions have a Valeo twin-plate cerametallic racing clutch and lightweight flywheel to complete the powertrain specification.

Aston Martin 4.7 V8 Vantage

Aston Martin 4.7 V8 Vantage

Aston Martin 4.7 V8 Vantage

Available immediately through the dealer network, customers will be able to upgrade their existing 4.3 liter V8 engine to an even more potent version of Aston Martin’s already impressive power unit. With the addition of the power upgrade, peak power is raised by 20bhp to 400bhp and torque is increased by 10Nm to 420Nm, increasing top speed to 177mph and delivering a slight improvement in the 0-60mph time.

Developed by the Aston Martin engineering team, the power upgrade is realized through a revised induction system using technology previously introduced on the DBS. The induction system has a pair of switching airbox-valves that open at 5,500rpm allowing additional air into the engine producing more power in a controlled manner. The engine’s control unit has also been re-programmed with new software to optimize ignition timing. In addition the new calibration allows the engine to recognize higher octane fuels, further maximizing performance.

The V8 Vantage is manufactured at Aston Martin’s Headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire, UK, a facility that combines Aston Martin's renowned hand-built bespoke attributes with the technology required to manufacture the bonded aluminum VH architecture. Exquisitely designed and detailed with class-leading agility and performance, Vantage is a practical two-seater with a large tailgate providing access to a 300 liter rear luggage compartment.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

The original V12 Vantage concept was unveiled to guests at the opening of the Aston Martin Design Studio in December 2007. Continuing the marque’s impressive record of bringing concepts through to production, Aston Martin engineers have brought the V12 Vantage to market in an incredible 12 months.

Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said: “This is the ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage range, combining our most agile model with our most powerful engine. It represents the definitive driving package; providing spectacular performance to ensure a dynamically thrilling and everyday useable driving experience.

“The V12 Vantage has a unique character, one unlike our other cars. This will appeal to different people with different tastes, allowing more people to enjoy the Aston Martin experience.

“This also illustrates one of Aston Martin’s key strengths – the ability to act quickly and turn concepts and ideas into reality.”
Designed for the focused driver, every component of the V12 Vantage has been honed with pure driving enjoyment in mind. Benefitting from race-developed materials and components, and featuring lightweight carbon fibre; performance and agility have been tuned to perfection.

Visually enticing, the V12 Vantage expresses its performance potential through its purposeful stance created by enhanced aerodynamic and cooling aids optically widening the car, while retaining traditional understated Aston Martin design. Equally inviting, the cosseting interior permits the driver to extract maximum performance ability from the car while also enjoying customary levels of Aston Martin comfort on longer journeys. High levels of power and torque are available at all engine speeds making the V12 Vantage responsive and tractable in any driving situation.

The V12 Vantage will be built at Aston Martin’s global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire joining the DBS, DB9 and V8 Vantage model lines which are built in the state-of-the-art production facility combining hi-tech manufacturing processes with traditional hand-craftsmanship. Production will be limited up to 1,000 examples over the life span of the car, making the V12 Vantage a truly exclusive driver’s car.