The VantageGT4 is based on the new European specification V8 Vantage, with modifications to prepare the car for racing. The V8 Vantagewas originally launched in 2005, having undergone the most extensive test programme of any Aston Martin, in total over 1.5 million kilometres. In 2008, Aston Martin announced the new technically enhanced Vantage V8. In production form, the V8 Vantage’s4. (more…)

Fifty years on from Aston Martin’s victory in the 1959 Le Mans 24 Hours, the team has exceeded all expectations by finishing an excellent fourth overall in this year’s race, having been quickest of the petrol runners from start to finish. As expected, the diesel-powered cars enjoyed a margin of superiority, but Aston Martin Racing fulfilled its mission of being the first petrol car home, having also been the quickest (more…)

The OLED technology is incorporated into the DB9′s instrumentation cluster via unique WatchDial styling and into its infotainment control module. The benefi ts of using OLED technology, according to the supplier, include a high contrast ratio, low voltage and power consumption, cold temperature operation, a near 180º viewing angle, and a thin, lightweight construction. Prior to implementation (more…)

Frontbumper, US-Version Material: Pur-R-Rim with visible integrated carbon trims, integrated Hella Xenon driving light and day time running light, grille intake 5-stripes chromed complete spoiler system with original attachment points AM8 FS US39 Side skirts, Material, Pur-R-Rim, with visible integrated aerodesign carbon fl ank favourable access to the original door sills. AM8 SI 0061 AM8 SI 0061 Rear apron, (more…)

Aston Martin will unveil the most eagerly anticipated car of the year when the new DBS is revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 16th, where the company takes a starring role as the featured marque. Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez, said: “The DBS is the ultimate expression of Aston Martin’s engineering and technical ability. It offers pure performance without (more…)

The body of the Aston Martin DB9 GT sports car, launched in September 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, has an aluminium-bonded frame that is 25 per cent lighter than that of the DB7 which is being replaced, yet has double the torsional rigidity. To check the quality of this structure before the car is hand built around it, a new metrology facility has been established at the company’s recently (more…)

This parts manual is divided into nine sections numbered 1-9. Each main section is again divided into sub-sections numbered 1 .l, 1.2, 1.3, etc. In certain instances a further breakdown of the sub-sections is required and this is indicated by page number suffixes e.g.. 6.3A, 6.3B, etc. The main sections are titled as follows: 1. Engine 2. Fuel, Emission Control and Exhaust 3. Transmission 4. (more…)

Outstanding power with supreme control: Aston Martin introduces its ultimate luxury sports car, the Aston Martin DBS. The most potent production Aston Martin ever made, the DBS represents the synthesis of raw power, race-bred technology and design excellence. Powered by a hand-built V12 (more…)

SPECIFICATION BODY • Two-door coupe or convertible body style with 2+2 seating • Extruded aluminium bonded body structure • Aluminium and composite body panels • Extruded aluminium door side impact beams • High Intensity Discharge (HID) projector headlamps (dipped beam) • Halogen projector headlamps (main beam) with power wash
• LED rear lamps ENGINE • All-alloy, quad overhead (more…)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Dimensions • Length 4380 mm (172.5”) • Width 1865 mm (73.5”) excluding door mirrors 2025 mm (80”) including door mirrors • Height 1255 mm (49.5”) • Wheelbase 2600 mm (102.5”) • Fuel tank capacity 80 litres (17.6 Imp gal, 21.2 US gal) • Weight 1630 kg (3595 lb) Steering • Rack and pinion power-assisted steering • Column reach and tilt adjust (more…)