Showing posts with label Aston Martin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aston Martin. Show all posts
Friday, September 23, 2011
Aston Martin se indreapta in masini mici, de oras, spre dezastru
Lumea auto se duce la vale, si asta o stim cu totii. De parca acest lucru nu era suficient, suntem instiintati ca in timp ce industria 'is goin' down', noi, factorul de decizie cel mai important in cadrul ei, impingem la capatul gresit - in loc sa stam intre industrie si prapastie ca s-o franam, ii dam branci.
Am ajuns la aceasta concluzie sumbra dupa ce am citit mai devreme ca Aston Martin nu mai face fata cererii pentru modelul Cygnet. Whaaaaaaaat? Da, este adevarat : Aston Martin, care-l motorizeaza pe James Bond, care s-a facut cunoscuta datorita GT-urilor ultraluxoase, are mult prea multe comenzi pentru o masina pe care tehnic o recaroseaza. Trist.
Dar oricat de trista aceasta veste, am una si mai trista - Rapide-ul nu se vinde. V-am mai povestit asta intr-un post anterior. Si oricat de triste ar fi cele doua vesti, imaginea de ansamblu este de-a dreptul tragica : Aston Martin vinde Toyote IQ supraevaluate, iar modelele ce promoveaza adevaratul spirit al marcii britanice sunt in deriva - DB9-le a palit odata cu aparitia DBS-ului, V8-ul Vantage inca nu si-a stabilit rivalii directi, noul Virage nu prea are lucruri noi. Oare Dr. Ulrich Bez isi doreste atat de mult profitul? Mai mult decat promovarea brandului Aston Martin? Asa se pare..
[Sursa : Autoblog]
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
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It seems impossible Aston Restyling Toyota iQ and its application for the 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet. But it is the truth. It was a photo of a style reminiscent of an amateur mockup aim to apply the style Aston Martin iQ language. The work was done rather than a philosophical analysis of the largest, Henrik Fisker style models and a brilliant application smaller vehicle. Instead, the design team is connected to a wide variations of well-known flagship Aston edges, vents and scoops on the top half of the iQ, which seem cheap. The end result is the same designer. Even the image of the rear of the car, Cygnet is a unique rear bumper and rear lights, with the logo of Aston Martin. The wheels are exclusively for Cygnet too.
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The interior of the 2011 Aston Martin Cygnet is an improved version of the iQ, which has thin skin and seams around the instrument graphics are changed, and the iPod touch is clearly visible on the dashboard means that Cygnet drivers can do many things besides Driver's grave.
The intent of the Interior has also contradicted the transmission applied: Multidrive Toyota box, a continuously variable transmission, which is perfect for running around town in a small Japanese car. Mark down as another first for Aston.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
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2011 Aston Martin DB9 could also be a GT, which was introduced by Aston Martin in 2004. DB9 is the first car to be designed at the factory in Gaydon, England. DB prefix in the DB9 comes from David Brown, who owned Aston Martin from the end of 1940? S against the 1970? S. DB 9 is designed by Ian Callum and Henrik Fisker. The DB9 replaces the DB7, which started production in 1994.
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The 2011 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe includes a dozen.0L through the motor. V12 is constant because of the Aston Martin Vanquish. With a width of sixty 3.8 inches (more than half a dozen feet), a height of fifty-two inches and a length of 185 inches, which would be an understatement to say that the real GT DB9 could also be a great . With such enormous size} {very, very short could meditate on this machine heavy and slow. but 450 hp under the hood is a central able to raise the car at speeds over 180 mph.
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Currently there are over 5000 2011 Aston Martin DB9? S created annually. This is the same number as the Ferrari F430 and Porsche 911 Turbo. The DB9 is equipped with a manual transmission} {very very traditional and a gearbox with paddle drive. The dashboard is so marked because of the gearbox. The DB9? S speedometer works in a very very} {counterclockwise. instead of Redline last identical, there is the instrument panel sports the most DB9 includes a red light that lights up when you are redlining the engine. In 2006, a package of sport was introduced to the DB9 to improved rigidity, reduced the height right, and added nineteen in aluminum alloy wheels.
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Sunday, August 7, 2011
Aston Martin DBGT 2025 Water-Powered Supercar
Feast your eyes on the Aston Martin DBGT 2025.
Feistier many of the bees, and thinner than a wasp, the Aston Martin DBGT 2025, the coup was a wasp, both in terms of body design and engine under the hood cranker. Oh, and speaking of the theme of nature, did I mention it was green? Aston Martin DBGT 2025 is powered by a hydrogen!
Not recommended were incredibly, zero emission concept car on the Aston Martin Forum. Information and pictures of DBGT 2025 is also difficult to find. Regardless of the buzz in other forums, I'm looking forward to more pictures of Aston Martin DBGT 2025, if it does it in production, this thing is sizzling hot!
The Beast:
Aston Martin DBGT 2025 is hydrogen, and is a concept car, which deserves the laurels of its sleek and elegant design. It 'also the Zero Emission Vehicle and takes the process of electrolysis hydrogen.
The Machine:
Aston Martin DBGT 2025 has incredible curves and a streamlined body and runs on a 6-liter V12. A water tank is split into oxygen and hydrogen and hydrogen is used as fuel. It can reach 62 mph to 0 mph in 4.3 seconds.
Thrill:
You have the pleasure of driving a car very environmentally friendly, which is equal to zero emissions. You are truly a pleasure to drive a car elegant. The water powered engine is highly anticipated, and prices can be higher side. Finally, it is a good design.
Feistier many of the bees, and thinner than a wasp, the Aston Martin DBGT 2025, the coup was a wasp, both in terms of body design and engine under the hood cranker. Oh, and speaking of the theme of nature, did I mention it was green? Aston Martin DBGT 2025 is powered by a hydrogen!
Not recommended were incredibly, zero emission concept car on the Aston Martin Forum. Information and pictures of DBGT 2025 is also difficult to find. Regardless of the buzz in other forums, I'm looking forward to more pictures of Aston Martin DBGT 2025, if it does it in production, this thing is sizzling hot!
The Beast:
Aston Martin DBGT 2025 is hydrogen, and is a concept car, which deserves the laurels of its sleek and elegant design. It 'also the Zero Emission Vehicle and takes the process of electrolysis hydrogen.
The Machine:
Aston Martin DBGT 2025 has incredible curves and a streamlined body and runs on a 6-liter V12. A water tank is split into oxygen and hydrogen and hydrogen is used as fuel. It can reach 62 mph to 0 mph in 4.3 seconds.
You have the pleasure of driving a car very environmentally friendly, which is equal to zero emissions. You are truly a pleasure to drive a car elegant. The water powered engine is highly anticipated, and prices can be higher side. Finally, it is a good design.
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Aston Martin Virage (2011) [Reviews]
Aston Martin introduces the new Aston Martin Virage - very elegant and powerful, yet considered a sports car under. The brand can now offer its customers a first class, all with different shapes, but with the same unique soul, Aston Martin and luxury.
Beautiful, dynamic and prestigious Aston Martin Virage combines decidedly performance luxury sports car, comfort and refinement. The front mid-mounted V12 engine torque for outstanding performance with inherent agility of the car and the perfect weight distribution provide the ideal balance between performance sports car and immediately the luxury brand sports modern illustrated by Aston Martin.
Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez said: "100 years of automotive history has shown that evolution produces the best solutions in a timely manner Virage So it is, is the next level of evolution, we VH architecture, strategy, and makes everything perfectly, you can expect today .. It 'the perfect balance of opposites. "
Aston Martin Virage is perennially among the elegant DB9 and DBS offers an open sports car for our customers, who remains in a performance of luxury and rustic, but offers more and, most importantly, the performance, which is always available without problems guide.
Aston Martin is renowned hand-built 6.0-liter V12 produces 490 hp (365 kW/497 hp) and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque, and through the shaft of carbon fiber, is coupled to a six-speed Touchtronic automatic transaxle II installed to promote the full weight of the 50:50 balance.
The Aston Martin Virage dynamics were set to provide a more engaging driving experience more refined, the driver can extract the maximum performance of your vehicle more easily. A new adaptive damping system (ADS) intelligently "reads" the road to provide optimum grip, adapting to different conditions. The system now selects up to five different parameters of stiffness in the normal mode, and more rigid five settings in sport mode.
Helps the driver control, a "sport" button on the dashboard allows the driver to select an answer marked acceleration of the changes and the fastest team, while taking no gear changes automatically rather than limiting revolution.
Aston Martin Virage introduced the Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes as standard - in contrast with this market - offering advanced and massive stopping power. Powerful, fade-resistant and much lighter than traditional cast iron plates, the CCM braking system which means that not only reduces the weight of the whole machine, but the weight savings per wheel means that a better balance of ride comfort and handling can be affected. The lower rotational mass also improve acceleration.
Aston Martin Virage sits wide and low power demands, which is below, a bi-xenon headlamps follow the lines of the sides to give a car more lively and modern face. The aluminum grille inspired by the new One-77, consists of five horizontal wings, which are beveled to create the profile of support. The new front bumper is clean and the machine to alleviate any visual complexity of the overall objective of the simplicity of design. Front wings separated by Aston Martin Virage his team mates to host a new modern interpretation of the iconic Aston Martin side of the body strake six LEDs style, forming one side of the repeater. Aston Martin Virage side skirts to drive simplicity through a rear bumper diffuser, which houses the body-colored blade width aggravated by a car.
Such as drivers and passengers opening doors signature swan wings, they are greeted by the scent of seven hides the most beautiful Bridge of Weir leather hand-sewn by expert craftsmen. Inspiration is drawn from the luxury leather goods to produce a striped Welt flowing on either side of the dashboard and along the seat and the door, drawing the eye through the car. Aston Martin Virage Each man will have 70 hours of expert craftsmanship provided within one to create the famous Aston Martin sophisticated interior. In total more than 200 man-hours to be spent on the global headquarters of the Aston Martin Virage crafts at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England, this will be the production car at the tenth to be built there within eight years.
Simplicity throughout the car with the new fully integrated satellite navigation has been developed in collaboration with Garmin. The new system simplifies the operation through the four existing joystick mounted on the dashboard. A new 6.5-inch screen with high resolution using the latest graphics cards and maps to guide visually and aurally drivers to their destination.
Standard equipment includes heated seats (Sports seats only), cruise control, satellite navigation, Bluetooth preparation powerful phone and 700W Aston Martin Audio System with Dolby ® Pro Logic ® II and complete integration of iPod ® .
Performance
Sitting in the heart of all Aston Martin sports car is a driver and not more suggestive in the adoption of the new twist famous hand-built 6.0-liter V12 that is assembled at the factory Aston Martin engine as Cologne Germany. Aston Martin technicians take more than 20 hours to build and test each engine before sending in Gaydon, where they went so far in the Aston Martin Virage can help balance your ideal weight 50:50.
The Aston Martin Virage engine produces 490 hp (365 kW/497 hp) and 570 nm (420 lb-ft) of torque, and is identified from V12 in the family with a full black. Full houses a "five pillars of design" further increase the stiffness of the pipe to provide improved sound quality. The V12 was designed to provide over 85% of maximum torque at just 1,500 rpm drive Virage offers a useful snapshot and most importantly, the real world.
Aston Martin Director of Product Development, Ian Minard, said: "The new Virage represents another milestone in the Aston Martin sports GT class that combines luxury and performance Our engineering team has tried to balance the elements of modern design, the powers and perform solid performance liquid .. We focused on key elements of the performance of the car and control, and the intricate details of the operation, comfort and craftsmanship. "
II Touchtronic transmission features as standard, and to promote the Aston Martin Virage refined power delivery makes the replacement of a concrete but simple. Designed in collaboration with ZF six-speed automatic is well positioned to remain silent figures on the motorway, and practice to respond heatedly while driving. Controlled through a finely polished glass passes describing the NP, R, D, on the dashboard, the driver can take the automatic mode and an intelligent control system to decide the right time to change the gear ratio to achieve smoothness and savings Fuel optimal.
In addition, the driver can take the paddles leather-clad magnesium to activate the manual mode. Mounted on the steering column so the driver can always be found easily up or down, the manual mode gives the driver complete control.
Control
The new Aston Martin Virage has a new adaptive damping system (ADS) has been adapted to meet the special character of the last Aston Martin sports GT. Each shock has five settings of individual computer controlled rigidity. This allows the turns "reading" the road through sensors placed strategically around the car, constantly adjusting the distance of each corner. The use of yaw, the accelerometer, steering wheel, throttle and brake sensors (ABS), the intelligent system can take into account the needs of the driver of the car is at any given time. The unit adaptive damping control (ECU) uses these measurements to determine the damping of the best settings required at some point, it becomes more rigid for improved handling and control, driving dynamics, and become more flexible for comfort while driving "normal" driving conditions.
Increase vehicle control, the button on the glass top allows the driver to disable ADS system to grow firmer shock absorbers in a variety of configurations. As the button is pressed, the first five seconds, all damping parameters are set in their strongest offering a tangible difference for the driver. After five seconds, the system returns to the optimal configuration of the vast estate that results in a more focused driving experience, but comfortable.
Virage has been delivered to customers in Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brake standard - bucking trends in this market. Critically acclaimed for offering the ultimate in braking power progressive CCM discs benefit from six-piston calipers in front and four rear. To give the driver control when braking tangible, they are much stronger than conventional cast iron discs fade and 12.5 kg lighter than a conventional system, they contribute to a decline in the population outside the comfort suspended participation ride and handling.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has been specially optimized for the Aston Martin Virage. A three-stage DSC system allows the driver to adjust the level of intervention depending on the type of electronic behavior. In default mode, the system is "on" limit any tire slippage in difficult conditions, and provide maximum security possible without being intrusive. Hold the button for four seconds, begin DSC "Track Mode", which could be delayed electronics, creating an even purer experience safe. Press the button for five seconds to turn off completely.
Using the knowledge gained from the V8 Vantage Roadster and DBS Volante, Virage Volante, the new features a cradle securely mounted and front and rear panels of shear, which provide a high level of rigidity. This means that Virage Volante retains its sporty dynamics, without compromising the roof open. For the first time on an Aston Martin Virage coupe they are also using a shear panel on the back of the car, again to increase the strength and stiffness.
Fully integrated into the Aston Martin series satellite navigation has been completely revised Aston Martin Virage benefit from the new system, developed in collaboration with the Garmin that is managed using the existing joystick and buttons on the dashboard. Features include a clearer graphics, better interface to the prospect of the radar images and data. The new system to maintain an integrated, out of sight less than real wood on the dashboard, center console can be easily by pressing a button. Control through an aluminum four-button joystick to prevent fingerprints on the screen uncomfortable that prevent a clear view.
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Monday, July 4, 2011
Dupa cum spuneam ...
Zvonurile despre Aston Martin V12 Zagato devin tot mai multe si tot mai precise. Ultimul de acest gen spune ca modelul va avea doar 150 de exemplare, care se vor vinde la un pret de 370.000 euro / 500.000 dolari. Ieftin!
Daca ma intrebati pe mine, as prefera cu banii dati pe un Zagato sa-mi iau doua masini diferite din gama Aston Martin. Tind sa cred ca acestea ar fi DBS-ul si V12-ul Vantage, care de fapt este chiar scheletul Zagato-ului. Si niciuna din acestea doua nu este cu mult mai urata decat micul bolid nascut din tata englez si mama italiana.
Asadar, verdictul final este : Aston Martin V12 Vantage este o masina frumoasa, insa nu suficient pentru a justifica suma enorma pe care o cer englezii. Eu cred ca vor sa profite de pe urma ascensiunii pe piata a modelelor exclusiviste, mai ales ca au posibilitatea de a invoca statutul de future-classic oferit de cooperarea cu Zagato. (vezi modelele anterioare rezultate in urma acestei cooperari : DB4 GT Zagato, V8 Zagato, DB7 Zagato, DB AR1)
[Sursa : AutoWeek via Autoblog]
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2011 Aston Martin V12 Zagato
Featuring a new handcrafted aluminium body, the Aston Martin 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. Each front wing alone comprises seven separate pieces of aluminium, combined and then hand finished to give one flowing form. Another iconic Zagato design cue is 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 V12 Vantage which forms the basis of the V12 Zagato has been proven on the race track as early as 2009 with a class win in its debut race at the 24 hour race at Nürburgring whilst being close to production standard with only essential safety modifications, reduced weight and re-tuned suspension but no additional aerodynamic enhancements. In 2011 the car has gone on to form the basis of the new Aston Martin GT3 race car unveiled last month.
Aston Martin V12 Zagato specification includes a bonded aluminium platform modified with a bespoke steel roll cage, front and rear double wishbone suspension with fully adjustable Multimatic DSSV Dampers and a 120ltr endurance racing fuel tank.
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Va fi sau nu va fi?
Nu incape nicio indoiala, masinile exclusiviste se bucura de o atentie aparte in cadrul cluburilor pentru oameni cu portofele grele. Tocmai de aceea, fiecare producator incearca sa atraga cati mai multi cumparatori high-class cu tot felul de modele speciale.
Din aceasta categorie face parte si Aston Martin V12 Zagato, pe care majoritatea dintre voi l-ati vazut pe internet la sfarsitul lunii mai, imediat dupa aparitia acestuia la Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. Intr-adevar, masina are un farmec aparte, fiind foarte clara atingerea data de caroserierii italieni de la Zagato. Britanicii au jurat de mama focului ca vor exista doar doua astfel de modele (Zig si Zag), menite sa aniverseze 50 de ani de colaborare intre Aston Martin si Zagato (colaborare inceputa cu modelul DB4 GT). Dar se pare ca s-au razgandit - vocile spun ca masina se va produce intr-o serie extrem de limitata, si va avea un pret mult prea condimentat pentru bogatasul de rand. Pe site-ul Aston Martin, masina a aparut in gama producatorului, intre One-77 si DBS, ceea ce ar insemna ca si pretul va fi in aceleasi limite, destul de crescute cred eu. Asadar, putem trece in randul masinilor legenda inca un model.
Masini legenda le spun eu, pentru ca majoritatea dintre noi le-am admirat si le vom admira formele in format digital, insa numai o mica parte (extrem de mica) vor avea sansa de a intalni una in 'carne si oase', sau mai bine spus aluminiu si carbon. The end.
[Sursa : Autoblog]
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Friday, July 1, 2011
2010 Aston Martin Rapide
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Aston Martin Rapide’s rear environment has been intelligently packaged to create a space where passengers feel a part of the driving experience with clear views to the front and sides.
At the heart of every Aston Martin lies an evocative engine providing effortless power and torque: Aston Martin Rapide features a hand-built 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 470 bhp (477 PS / 350 kW) with peak power being delivered at 6000 rpm and 600 Nm (443 lbft) peak torque at 5000 rpm.
The Aston Martin Rapide brings pure function to the Aston Martin experience, a car that combines everyday practicality with elegant form and exceptional power.
First deliveries of the Aston Martin Rapide will commence early in 2010 and will be available globally through Aston Martin’s 125 strong dealership network.
2010 Aston Martin RapideAt the heart of every Aston Martin lies an evocative engine providing effortless power and torque: Aston Martin Rapide features a hand-built 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 470 bhp (477 PS / 350 kW) with peak power being delivered at 6000 rpm and 600 Nm (443 lbft) peak torque at 5000 rpm.
The Aston Martin Rapide brings pure function to the Aston Martin experience, a car that combines everyday practicality with elegant form and exceptional power.
First deliveries of the Aston Martin Rapide will commence early in 2010 and will be available globally through Aston Martin’s 125 strong dealership network.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Se numeste Rapide, dar se vinde Slow
Mda. Din cate vad eu, criza le-a cam schimbat perspectivele cumparatorilor masinilor de lux. Acestia vor cat mai mult de la o masina pe care au aruncat peste 200.000 euro si nu-i condamn. Daca ne-am fi multumit de fiecare data cu ce aveam, evolutia s-ar fi dus pe p.... apa sambetei. Dar, haideti sa nu deviem de la subiect.
Mai nou, Aston Martin a anuntat ca-si va reduce productia de modele Rapide la doar 25 pe saptamana, ceea ce inseamna un total de 1250 anual, cu 750 mai putin decat era planificat. Avand in vedere ca productia anuala a producatorului britanic este de doar 8000 de modele, reducerea acesteia cu aproape o optime din cauza vanzarii slabe este o problema destul de maricica. Cu toate acestea, nu cred ca Aston va avea un bilant negativ la sfarsitul lui 2011, mai ales ca in acest an a lansat cateva modele care, chiar daca nu-s in totalitate noi, par destul de interesante si implicit atractive (vezi Astonul Virage sau V8 Vantage S). Ramane de vazut.
Si daca tot vorbim de problemele modelului Rapide, haideti sa aruncam o scurta privire la prima limuzina Aston (nu Lagonda). Cu siguranta ati vazut review-ul facut de Top Gear, sau Fifth Gear sau cine stie ce alte publicatii din domeniu. Chiar daca risc sa va plictisesc, o sa-mi dau si eu cu parerea despre masina. Cand ati inceput sa cascati, puteti oricand sa folositi butonul din dreapta sus botezat sugestiv 'X'.
Nu cred ca mai este vreo persoana care sa creada ca Aston Martin nu arata bine. Pur si simplu, britanicii, foarte conservatori din fire, reinoiesc de fiecare data masinile fara sa faca modificari radicale; in plus, micile retusuri pe care le fac sunt de efect. Cam acesta este si cazul lui Rapide. Privita din fata, masina arata pur si simplu magnific si mai nou, exact precum Virage-ul proaspat lansat. In spate avem aceeasi linie de design, iar din lateral limuzina pare a fi un DB9 alungit cu stil, fara sa-si piarda nicio picatura din esenta. Interiorul are si el un design placut, desi este cam des intalnit in gama Aston.
De fapt, aceasta este cea mai mare problema a masinii : in afara de lungimea deosebita, majoritatea elementelor sunt intalnite pe alte modele : bordul il avem pe Virage, DB9 si DBS, din fata o confunzi cu Virage-ul, din spate cu un Vantage, chiar si motorul este acelasi cu suratele DB.
Urmatoarea mare problema a Rapide-ului este concurenta acerba, nu intr-o singura clasa, ci in doua. Poate ca aici este marea greseala a britanicilor - au vrut sa fure din clientii cat mai multor marci. Sa va explic cum vad eu situatia. Aston Martin Rapide a fost proiectat ca o alternativa in clasa limuzinelor sportive sau 'four-door supercars' cum spun cei din Insula. In aceasta clasa, Rapide-ul are de infruntat modele deja consacrate, chiar daca au o vechime mai mica de trei ani.
Mercedes-Benz tocmai ce a lansat a doua generatie a CLS-ului, care arata absolut magnific. Daca mai adaugam eficienta tipic germana, senzatia de lux si comfort a producatorului din Stuttgart si eventual versiunea AMG, avem combinatia castigatoare. Nici Porsche nu s-a lasat mai prejos, aducand in acest segment contestatul Panamera, care desi nu este echivalentul Angelinei Jolie in lumea auto, isi face treaba si o face bine - drept dovada cererea imensa pentru modelul din Zuffenhausen. Porsche-ul este puternic, este luxos si, cel mai important fapt este ca se apropie cel mai mult de termenul 'supercar' din denumirea clasei din care face parte. Si Audi a lansat un model apropiat de aceasta clasa, dar deocamdata nu in configuratia corecta. Modelele din Ingolstadt ce vor fi apte sa intre in aceasta lupta acerba sunt viitoarele S7 si RS7 (daca va exista), ce promit 470, respectiv 580 CP. In aceasta disputa anglo-saxona se amesteca si Maserati-ul Quattroporte, care imi place la nebunie. Bolidul italian aduce in prim-plan sound-ul impresionant, carisma tipica modelelor din Peninsula, aspectul nebunesc creat de Pininfarina si, cel mai important - feelingul 'je ne sais quoi' ovationat de posesorii din intreaga lume. Pe scurt, cam acestia ar fi competitorii din clasa 'four-door supercars'.
O alta problema pe care am sesizat-o eu la Aston-ul Rapide este usoara intrecere pe care o face cu modele mult prea consacrate in domeniul luxului. De acord, DBS-ul ar putea fi un rival pentru Bentley Continental GT, dar ma indoiesc de faptul ca Rapide-ul ii poate face fata Continental-ului Flying Spur, ca sa nu mai precizez de Rolls-ul Ghost. Aici este clar ca Aston-ul este 'out of its class', ca sa ma exprim cat mai adecvat situatiei.
Priviti partea buna a lucrurilor : in trecut, fiecare model ce a pierdut in fata concurentei la vremea lui, a devenit mai tarziu un must-have. Nu conteaza motivele pentru care a pierdut, deoarece in timp ordinea valorilor se schimba. Deci, daca Rapide-ul o va tine tot asa cu vanzarile (adica slab) va recomand sa va achizitionati unul, pentru potentialul de 'instant classic' pe care il detine masina.
Am postat mai demult cateva filmulete cu teste comparative, in care unul dintre protagonisti era Aston Martin Rapide. Le puteti urmari accesand link-urile de mai jos:
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
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2011 aston martin DB9 volante-Aston Martin DB9 has launched fresh for model year 2011. 2011 Aston Martin DB9 volante a new output with specs, interior design, luxurious features and performance. Increased facility aims to convince consumers of the products volante aston martin DB9.
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Aston martin db9 volante
Aston martin db9 volante
Aston martin db9 volante
2011 aston martin DB9 volante-Aston Martin DB9 has launched fresh for model year 2011. 2011 Aston Martin DB9 volante a new output with specs, interior design, luxurious features and performance. Increased facility aims to convince consumers of the products volante aston martin DB9.
DB9 Volante Performance
- Acceleration 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds; 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h)in 4.8 seconds
- Maximum speed 190 mph (306 km/h)
- Maximum power 350 kW (477 PS/470 bhp) at 6000 rpm
- Maximum torque 600 Nm (443 lb ft) at 5000 rpm
- All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48 valve, 5935cc V12
- Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
- Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
- Compression ratio 10.9:1
- Wheelbase: 2740mm (107.9”)
- Turning circle: 11.5m (37.7 ft)
- Fuel capacity: 80 ltr (17.6 UK gal, 21.1 US gal)
- Kerb weight (Manual): 1815 kg (4001 lb)
- Kerb weight (‘Touchtronic 2’): 1855 kg (4090 lb)
- Length: 4710mm (185.4”)
- Width Excluding Mirrors: 1875mm (73.8”)
- Width Including Mirrors: 2017mm (79.4”)
- Height: 1263mm (49.7”)
Aston martin db9 volante
Aston martin db9 volante
Aston martin db9 volante
Aston martin db9 volante
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