Aston Martin Db9

The Aston Martin DB9 Coupe is a high performance ultra-luxury convertible Beetle. Often praised for his sensual style and precise handling, the DB9 is also known for having one of the most notes in a separate exhaust sports car. Journals of exterior design and suspension are new for 2011. The Aston Martin DB9 is powered by a 6.0-liter V-12 engine that has 470 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque.



There are two transmission options: a manual gearbox and a manual six-speed Touchtronic II available six-speed automatic. Standard features include alloy wheels 19 inches, automatic climate control, electric heated seats with memory, leather, six-disc system with audio radio and satellite navigation, Bluetooth wireless sensors and parking. A variety of models of rims, paint colors, wood trim and interior finish colors may be specified.



A speaker of thirteen years, from 1000 watt Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system is available. The optional sport package includes 19-inch wheels forged alloy dampers revised up to par bar springs, stabilizer before re-listening, revised under the top and the ride height lowered.Cool style changes the look of the DB9, with a new front bumper, grille glossy and consumption of re-form in hexagonal bright new headlight glasses, frames, new style, diamond 20-spoke wheels tour alloy, clear taillight lenses. A new adaptive suspension system that provides round more comfortable with the handling crisper when you switch to Sport mode.



Aston Martin Db9

Aston Martin Db9

Aston Martin Db9

Aston Martin Db9

Aston Martin Db9

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Aston Martin

The Aston Martin Rapide high performance ultra-luxury sports car with fourdoors. The Aston Martin Rapide is powered by a 470 hp 6.0-liter V-12 engine and Touchtronic II six-speed automatic. Standard features include an external adaptive suspension system, alloy wheels 20 “Parking sensor front and rear and bi-xenon headlights with integrated LED position lights.

The standard equipment includes automatic climate control inside the area and rear, heated front and rear leather seats with memory, 1000W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with satellite radio and navigation, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Ventilated seats, a rear entertainment system with dual screen 6-disc DVD player, and a wide range of paint, wheels and trim options are available.



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Aston Martin confirms production of V12 Zagato

Aston Martin V12 ZAGATO

• Following encouraging customer reaction, V12 Zagato road car to go into production in 2012
• Strictly limited run of up to 150 examples, prices from £330,000 GBP (exc. local taxes)
• Hand assembled at Aston Martin’s global headquarters at Gaydon

GAYDON : July 8, 2011 - Aston Martin confirms production of a strictly limited number of the new V12 Zagato following its successful unveilings. After winning the award for Design in the Concepts and Prototypes class at the prestigious Villa D’ Este Concours and then going on to prove its durability with the successful completion of the gruelling 39th ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hour race, Aston Martin confirms that there is overwhelmingly encouraging interest from customers to confirm production of the V12 Zagato.

Based on the acclaimed V12 Vantage and sporting a beautifully handcrafted aluminium and carbon fibre body, the V12 Zagato will be produced in very limited numbers for discerning customers. Orders are now being taken on a strictly first come first served basis and production is expected to commence during summer 2012 at Aston Martin’s global headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Of the V12 Zagato, Aston Martin’s Chief Executive Dr. Ulrich Bez, said: “Such style, exclusivity and fastidious craftsmanship ensures it will be one of the most highly coveted models in Aston Martin’s 98-year history. A fabulous celebration of the iconic DB4GT Zagato, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the V12 Zagato is the perfect inspiration for the next 50 years of Aston Martin.”

In honour of the performance and racing heritage of previous collaborations, the first two V12 Zagatos were developed as endurance race cars from the start and went into their track debut just a week after being shown to the public for the first time on the shores of Lake Como, Italy at the Villa D’Este Concours.

Entering the new V12 Zagatos in this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hour on 25th/26th June extended the company’s racing philosophy at the famous circuit. For five years Aston Martin has signed-off its new products by entering a car which is as close to the road car as possible and subjecting it to the toughest 24 hour test on what best simulates the extremities of public roads. This year went a step further by testing two cars at their prototype stage; combining forces to successfully cover more than 230 laps and over 3,700 miles in the 24 hour race at what Sir Jackie Stewart famously called ‘The Green Hell’.

Since opening in 2003, 13 new major production car Aston Martins have been developed and successfully brought to production at Gaydon, demonstrating the company’s ability to engineer and bring to reality cars in a shortened period of time. Design work on the V12 Zagato began in mid-2010 with initial engineering following in January 2011.

True to both Aston Martin and Zagato, the V12 Zagato is the pinnacle of a special and exclusive offering which matches its long standing heritage with the technology and craftsmanship of today.

Marek Reichman, Aston Martin’s Director of Design said: "The V12 Zagato is an elegant yet brutal design which reflects the great balance between race performance and pure Aston Martin style.

“The original DB4GT Zagato was a true icon, powerful and graceful; the new design is a true representation of the spirit of DB4GT Zagato. The muscular organic forms define the thoroughbred nature of the car’s racing credentials."

Featuring a handcrafted aluminium and carbon fibre body, the V12 Zagato delivers a beautiful and muscular design not possible using pre-formed panel techniques. Using the influences and skill of nearly 100 years of heritage in the craft, every aluminium panel was formed using an English wheel and traditionally crafted body bucks. Iconic Zagato design cues include the double bubble roof created in this case from five separate pieces illustrating further the intensity of craftsmanship involved in the construction of the V12 Zagato.

Designed for the focused driver, the V12 Zagato has been honed with pure driving enjoyment in mind. The V12 Zagato combines Aston Martin’s most dynamic bonded aluminium platform with the power of the 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque.

The strictly limited Aston Martin V12 Zagato is on sale now, priced at £330,000 GBP (exc. local taxes) with first deliveries expected from the second half of 2012.

Images : Aston Martin V12 ZAGATO

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Aston Martin V12 Zagato ready for Nürburgring 24hr Test

2011 Aston Martin ZAGATO @ Nürburgring

• Two new Aston Martin V12 Zagatos entered in 24 hour race, just weeks after being first unveiled
• Experienced driver line-up, led by Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez
• The V12 Zagatos are joined by an Aston Martin-entered V8 Vantage GT4 featuring Aston Martin Racing works driver Darren Turner

NÜRBURGRING : June 22, 2011 - This week Aston Martin is putting the final touches to its race preparations in readiness for the toughest 24 hour race of them all – the annual ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours on 25 and 26 June where a brace of new Aston Martin V12 Zagatos will compete.


This weekend marks the next step of an ambitious project which began when the V12 Zagato was unveiled at the Concorso D’Eleganza at Villa D’Este in May this year, winning the Design award for Concepts and Prototypes. The show car was then transformed into the number 3 race car, nicknamed ‘Zag’ (red) and will be piloted in the 24 hour race by Aston Martin CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez, the company’s Nürburgring Test Centre Director, Wolfgang Schuhbauer and automotive journalists Horst von Saurma and Matthew Marsh.

In addition, a green V12 Zagato (nicknamed ‘Zig’) - car number 5 for the race - was prepared by the small team based at Aston Martin’s global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Zig will be driven by One-77 Chief Engineer Chris Porritt, experienced sports car driver Oliver Mathai, automotive journalist Richard Meaden and experienced amateur racer Peter Cate.

Joining the Zagatos will be a V8 Vantage GT4 affectionately nicknamed ‘Smurf’ (now orange but formally blue) which will be driven by Aston Martin Racing works driver, Darren Turner, journalist and experienced 24 hour driver, Shinichi Katsura, Australian racer Rob Thomson and seasoned Nürburgring pilot Jurgen Stumpf.

Three further customer team V8 Vantages will be competing over the weekend bringing the Aston Martin presence in the race up to six cars with Mathol Racing (#62), Bratke Motorsport Team – AVIA (#85) and Team Pflanz (#75) driving Vantage GT4s in the SP10 class.

Aston Martin’s Head of Motorsport, David King said: “Our entries this year extend our Nürburgring racing philosophy. For five years now we have signed-off our new products by entering a car which is as close to the road car as possible and subjecting it to the toughest 24 hour test on what best simulates the extremities of public roads. This year we go a step further by testing a car at prototype stage.”

“As ever, the race will present an enormous challenge in a vast and increasingly competitive field which will be fraught with all the unpredictable elements associated with racing at the Nürburgring. However, we are excited by the potential we have seen from the V12 Zagato in the testing we’ve completed and that gives us great hope for the task ahead. We look forward to a safe, successful and enjoyable race for our teams and customers.”

Aston Martin’s presence at the Nürburgring marks the sixth successive time factory engineers complete a product sign-off test in what has been dubbed ‘the toughest 24 hour race’ under public scrutiny. Since 2006, the marque has used the race to prove the reliability and durability of its new models – first for V8 Vantage itself, then the new SportshiftTM transmission in 2007, the 4.7 litre engine V8 Vantage in 2008, the V12 Vantage in 2009, the four-door Rapide in 2010, and now, rather more ambitiously, for the first major test of a new concept car – the Aston Martin V12 Zagato.

In addition to this year’s race, Aston Martin’s American team has joined forces with Road & Track magazine to run a standard road specification Rapide at Spring Mountain Motor Sports Ranch in the USA for the same 24 hours as the European team at the Nürburgring. The endurance test echoes last year’s Nordschleife attempt where a near standard four-door Rapide with a production six-speed automatic transmission successfully completed the 24 hour race, finishing third in class.

At the Nürburgring the roofs of both V12 Zagatos will be sporting a ‘Heart for Japan’ dedication as part of Aston Martin’s support for the Tsunami victims of Japan. In May, Dr. Bez auctioned his company Rapide raising £100,000. During the build up to this year's 24 hours Dr. Bez will hand the cheque to Toyota CEO, Akio Toyoda and their Donation Fund for Employees in the Affected Disaster Area charity.

Images : 2011 Aston Martin ZAGATO @ Nürburgring

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2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato

Aston Martin has revealed the new V12 Zagato concept of endurance racers. The car will make an official debut at the Villa D'Este Concours in Italy.

"The language of Zagato design is the perfect complement to our design and engineering expertise. After 50 years of two companies associated with one another partnership has produced a few cars in the world's most iconic.", commented Dr Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin. "Of course, fifty years ago the Italian design house is widely regarded as a leader with a new design but now and supported by our independence, Aston Martin has its own capability in-house design so that this new venture with Zagato more collaborative than it might be was in the past ",. he added.

"Our job is to create a concept that is the natural successor to iconic cars that have gone before. Matching the technology of the age with the traditional skills necessary to deliver such orders and exclusive sports cars will lead to run a very limited way to Zagatos V12", . Mr Bez fisnished.

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