Showing posts with label Aston Martin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aston Martin. Show all posts

6/7/12

Modifying Classic Aston Martin DB4 Zagato into modern style


 ntested, original DB7 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h within 4.9 seconds with the original body that weighs 1622 kg. With a classic body that has been trimmed down to 500 kg, of this vehicle is capable of much faster than that number.
The handling has been enhanced by the addition of reinforcing structure, the shock absorber custom AVO and improvements on the brakes.

 This vehicle has been auctioned at Monaco Historics weekend sale that was held by the London auction house Coys are off at a price 142 940 euro.
But do not worry, because Evanta Motor Company received another challenge. So if you have a new Aston Martin DB9 and want to turn it into a Zagato a classic car, you already know where your car should be taken.


IN 1960, Aston Martin DB4 Zagato masterpiece featuring the London Motor Show which will be made as many as 25 units. Because the Italian coachbuilder less desirable unit to stop after completion-20.
Positive effects, the production is very little to make this model a car that is very, very rare and most valuable of all time.
To mark 50 years of Zagato original, Evanta Motor Company UK-based re-create the most beautiful GT car, which combines the look of a classic design with modern technology implementation.
A DB7 Vantage V12 2001 output is used as a donor car. The body is then removed, then cut the wheel axis distance of 23 cm before being installed with a Zagato body handcrafted piece of glass fiber and kevlar plus carbon fiber for the engine cover.
Behind it looks very classic, there are some things best learned from modern supercars like the V12 engine complete with its ECU, ABS brakes, tiptronic transmission and air conditioning, while the protective pipes (race roll cage) hidden behind a red leather interior luxury Oxblood.
Central locking system (central lock) has also been converted so that not only could unlock the doors from a distance so that the door handle no longer needed.
Whitewash the original body color Silver Aston Martin Solent, while the wheels using a classic design with a size 16-inch tires wrapped in racing.
Although the performance's u

5/18/12

superior Aston Martin DBS cars' located in the segment of sports cars and luxury coupe

   


 Currently luxury SUV is sold, especially in China. And finally Aston Martin realized that, if it is to survive, they must take the same path as Lamborghini and Bentley who was preparing a SUV.

PRODUCER of Aston Martin luxury car must sell more cars to assert its presence in major markets such as China. Apparently, the traditional market for luxury cars Aston in the U.S. and Europe has not recovered from the economic crisis and likely will not happen.

The problem is, all products including the
superior Aston Martin DBS cars, all located in the segment of sports cars and luxury coupe. According to Autocar magazine, which is why Aston glanced back archive Lagonda SUV concept that their first show in 2009.

2/5/12

World Luxury Association announced for ten 2012 Valuable Luxuryt Car

"With the phenomenon of China's currency RMB appreciation and depreciation of the euro and the number of Chinese tourists who visited Europe in 2012, the total consumption of luxury goods is expected to reach 59 billion euros which is the highest on record." WLA said.

"The purchasing power of Chinese outside China will encourage a buyer country's strongest luxury goods in the world." added that the organization

IN sparkling event that was held in Beijing, China this month, the World Luxury Association (WLA) is a non-profit research organization bestows the Top 100 most valuable luxury brand this year.

WLA's Valuable Luxury Cars of the Year 2012

1. Rolls-Royce
2. Bentley
3. Ferrari
4. Lamborghini
5. Maserati
6. Aston Martin
7. Bugatti
8. Spyker
9. Pagani
10. Koenigsegg


They sort them into 10 segments, each of which consists of the 10 best luxury brands in the fashion category, airplanes, yachts, cars, jewelry, watches, cosmetics, alcoholic beverages, luxury resorts and most innovative brands.

For the category of luxury cars, Rolls-Royce managed to perch on top of the list, followed by Bentley and Ferrari. The new brand appears surprising as Spyker (former owner of Saab) and Koeniggsegg. In that list, the name Maybach from Daimler is not visible.

2/1/12

Luxury car comes with The New Age of Mobility

Doha, - Although the exhibit only lasted 4 days, but the scene of the world's car manufacturers to attract Middle Eastern tycoons who like to be auto prices are relatively expensive. Not surprisingly, luxury cars featured in between GTS Porsche Panamera 4-door sport kupe, Audi S7, S5, RS 5, and a limited edition R8 Spyder GT that only 333 units produced in the world. Ferrari 458 Spider comes by, followed by Maserati GranCabrio Sport, Mini Coupe Roadster, Mercedes-Benz ML, 2012, and Nissan Patrol. Not to forget, the Grand Sport Bugatti, Bentley Continental GTC, Lamborghini Aventador and concept cars from Skoda L Mission.

Dozens of exotic cars in the arena mejeng Qatar Motor Show 2012 at the Doha Exhibition Centre, 25-28 January 2012. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Prime Minister as well as Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani on Monday (1/23/2012).

In his speech, Sheikh Hamad said not to worry about the amount of government spending is smaller than last year. Especially in the infrastructure sector, the government has set aside no less than 40 billion Qatar Real - as had been issued the previous year - for the construction of five to six years into the future.

Sheikh Hamad also expressed his happiness and the QMS 2012 describes as a great event and very important. The event is also a testament to the quality player that was held in Qatar. Besides the exhibition, QMS 2012 also organizes seminars automotive Middle East regional scale for the second time with the headline "The New Age of Mobility".

1/20/12

James Bond's cars will be displayed for you in UK








Hampshire, - exhibition displaying various cars that are used for the James Bond film is open to the public starting January 17, 2012 with ticket prices £ 10 per person, children pay half.

James Bond - Ian Fleming character essay - known by its action in addition to combating crime and beautiful women, these flamboyant British also had types of sophisticated and luxurious cars.

Well, tomorrow's cars - totaling about 50 units - used by James Bond in films made in the 1960s such as "Dr. No" to "Quantum of Solace, collected in one right. That's what happens in the exhibition titled" Bond In Motion "at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire, England. celebration was held to commemorate the golden years (50 years) James Bond entry on the silver screen.

At the opening of the exhibition, some of the stars "James Bond" was also present, namely Britt Ekland, Eunice Gayson and Colin Salmon. In addition to the car, also display some special equipment "Bond" like a speed boat, motorbike, train, jet and parachute.

Cars on display include the Aston Martin DB5 1964 and Rolls-Royce Phantom III in 1937 who starred in "Goldfinger". Also there is the Lotus Esprit S1, or nicknamed 'Wet Nellie' in the film of "The Spy Who Loved Me", very famous instrument for flying Acrostar in "Octopussy" and BMW 750iL in "Tomorrow Never Dies".

11/30/11

Phil Jones bought an silver Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Manchester - As reported by The Sun, Wednesday (11/23/2011) Phil Jones bought an Aston Martin V12 Vantage silver. Jones surely will often be seen on the streets of Wilmslow, Cheshire.

Manchester United's conduct of young players such as Phil Jones began his senior who is a gridiron superstar. Jones followed the footsteps of his senior by having a luxury vehicle.

No half-hearted young players is also pouring money up to £ 130,000 for his new ride.

Of course the choice footballer who was aged 19 years can not be underestimated.

Because this one was a vehicle that has a maximum speed by being able to run from 0-100 km / h in just 4.2 seconds. Well to find out how great this vehicle drove it helps you see the data on this one.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage
body
  • Halogen projector headlamps (main beam)
  • High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam)
  • LED rear lamps
  • Clear rear lamps
  • Carbon-fiber front splitter and rear diffuser
  • Two-seat, two-door coupe body style
  • Extruded aluminum bonded VH body structure
  • Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body
  • Extruded aluminum side-impact door beams
machine
  • Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
  • Compression ratio 10.9:1
  • All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48 valve, 5935 cc V12
  • Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive

performance
  • Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 4.2 seconds
  • The maximum speed of 305 km / h
  • Maximum power of 380 kW (517 bhp PS/510) at 6500 rpm
  • Maximum torque of 570 Nm (420 lb.ft) at 5750 rpm.

10/5/11

CEO of Aston Martin and Toyota like racing sports car in competition

Nurburgring - Certainly, between Aston Martin and Toyota, have formed a joint venture for making tiny cars with the same platform. Aston Martin to produce small cars AsTon Martin Cignet which uses Toyota iQ small car base.

Typically, the big boss of a company will discuss business dealings with its partners on the golf course or at dinner parties. But apparently it does not apply to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Akio Toyoda, and Aston Martin'S boss, Martin Ulrich Bez.

As reported by egmcartech.com and cardavice.com, Tuesday, October 25, 2011, both the speed of it collided cars on the famous circuit in Germany, the Nurburgring. "Interestingly, Toyoda thrusting Lexus LFA (luxury cars made ​​by Lexus, Toyota's luxury division) and Ulrich Bez gave Toyoda Aston Martin Zagato V12," wrote the second page.

As a result, they chase each other on a circuit known as a place to test new cars that will be marketed around the world. But the end result, Bez must recognize expertise in driving Toyoda car on the track.

Indeed, the man born in Nagoya, Japan, May 3, 1956 was known as a hobbyist of racing. Not infrequently, the grandson of Toyota founder's spare time with a riding sports car collections, both made ​​by Toyota or other manufacturers production cars.

Encourage the sports car was also a hobby Ulrich Bez. Men born in Germany, 68 years ago, also known likes to try out sports car Thursday, both made ​​by his company and other manufacturers.

As a result, business meetings between the leaders of the world's car manufacturers familiar place. Just do not know what the results of the talks the two. Some people just call their closest, the action is in addition to unwind also test drive the product.