Aston Martin is showing the all-new Aston Martin One-77 in Geneva. The first in a 77-unit limited edition will be on display during the entire auto show there.

Aston CEO Dr. Ulrch Bez explained: “It had to combine high-technology with hand-built craftsmanship, and demonstrate the unique capabilities and passion of our designers, engineers and technical partners. Quite simply it had to be the ultimate expression of Aston Martin. As you can now see, we have achieved that goal in magnificent style.”

The Press Release, reads that the One-77 has a carbon fiber monocoque, based on ideas seen in the racecars on the DTM race circuit. The cars use a Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve damping, which the company claims is a first for a street car. The dampers are fully adjustable, even while they’re still on the car.

A street car needs serious power to even require such a suspension system. Aston certainly did not short the One-77 in that department. It comes with a 7.3-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine that produces over 700 bhp. Unfortunately, final power, torque, acceleration, and speed ratings are not yet available.

Final testing still needs to be conducted on the vehicle. Once completed, Aston believes they will announce a top speed of over 200mph, a 0-60mph time of 3.5 seconds.

[Source: Aston Martin via worldcarfans]

Meet the fastest, most powerful Vantage ever! This is Aston Martin’s new V12-engined supercar – a striking machine which packs race-derived technology into a stunning body. And Auto Express has been given access ahead of its world debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

The V12 Vantage was first seen as the RS concept in 2007, and the production version has lost little in its translation from dream to reality. Under the many bonnet louvres lies a mighty 6.0-litre V12 producing 510bhp and 570Nm of torque. That’s 90bhp and 100Nm more than the regular 4.8-litre V8 Vantage. The powerplant is hooked up to a six-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. This means the new model does 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds and accelerates on to a top speed of 190mph.

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Here’s an ingenious way of paying off your car in times of crisis: just get your Aston Martin out of the garage and start delivering pizzas!

[Source: TMZ]

- click picture for the first pictures of the 2009 Aston Martin Rapide -

Here are the first offiicial pictures of the Aston Martin Rapide, the new four-door super saloon. This computer-generated rendering from Aston reveals the final production form of its new Rapide saloon.

There have been a few minor tweaks here and there, but nothing major. At the front, the production car has lost the concept’s quad air intakes, instead making do with a double-decker grille.

Down the sides, there’s now a strong crease that runs from the front wing vent through both doors, while the fuel filler cap is now body-coloured rather than chrome.

The rear features a redesigned bumper and bootlid, with a chrome strip running between the rear lights to split up the mass of bodywork on the rump.

We’ve yet to see inside the Rapide, but from our image you can see the cabin is lifted from the DB9, will be bathed in light from the full-length glass sunroof, while the rear passengers will be kept entertained by televisions in the front headrests. - Watch the video for this entry after the break -

[Source: Car Magazine]

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Wouldn’t you be surprised if you found out you’re using a Volvo key to start the engine of your $120,000 V8 Vantage? While under the ownership of Ford, Aston Martin was able to use the Blue Oval’s parts bin to cut costs. Save for some switchgear and nav systems, only a few items were visible to the customer. Until now…

Edward Legge, general manager of Rio Prestige hire, was perhaps the first to find out when he received the damaged key-fob back from a client.  The person borrowing the luxury GT somehow damaged the rich leather covering the fob, revealing a Volvo logo underneath. ‘Our reaction was amusement and slight horror. We all know they share parts, but you would have thought someone would have invested a tenner to rub the name off,’ he says.

Aston Martin is now owned by a consortium headed by Prodrive boss Dave Richards, but Ford still have a £40m stake in the company. The firm points out it is moving from old-tech keys to new ‘Emotion Control Units’, the glass-block keys you’ll find in a DBS.

[Source: Car Magazine]

ALCHEMIST LAUNCHES ‘PREMIUM BOND’ AT MPH WITH 24-CARAT SUPERCAR

There’s nothing standard issue about this unique Aston Martin DB7. Even the world’s most famous secret agent couldn’t stay incognito in this 24-carat gold and platinum-leafed supercar from luxury customization company, Alchemist.

The day after Quantum of Solace premieres in the capital, Alchemist will showcase its one-off Aston Martin at MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show featuring Top Gear Live at London’s Earls Court.

And with seven diamonds embedded in the bodywork, it is sure to be a jewel among the 200 supercars on display.

Alchemist’s creative director and modern day ‘Goldfinger’, Jacques Blanc, said: “Forget the everyday optional extras offered by car manufacturers, this is the King Midas of customization and the gold standard of luxury.”

MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show featuring Top Gear Live at London’s Earls Court runs from 30 October to 2 November. Tickets are available via mphshow.co.uk/info or by calling the ticket hotline on 0871 230 7150.

[Source: Alchemist]

The nomenclature is a working title, which helps to emphasise just how limited this car’s production will be.  Only 77 examples will be crafted by Aston’s workers. The Telegraph.co.uk has reported that the new super car from Aston Martin has already gauged some serious buyers, with a total of 100 applying to get their hands on the hottest Aston Martin ever produced.

The One-77, which uses a carbon-fiber chassis, will have an all-aluminum body that’s completely hand crafted.  The offical picture is somewhat vague, but the car looks somewhat similar to current Astons, yet slightly more muscular.
Aston Martin says the One-77 will use a 7.0-liter V-12, producing close to 700 hp.  Rumour has it the car will achieve a 0-62 mph time in 4 seconds and a top speed of over 200 mph.

Of course, there’s a price tag attached to this. At £1.2 million, which converts to approximately $1.6 million, it’s a rare price to pay for one of the rarest Aston Martins - especially in this time of financial crisis.

[Source: http://www.one-77.com ]

Both Aston Martin and Mercedes are only about 18 months removed from their respective divorces from Ford and Chrysler. Now the two luxury automakers are looking to settle a partnership with one another.

Aston Martin has terrific brand value, but the independent British marquee can’t touch Daimler’s vast cash and engineering might. For that reason, Aston is reportedly interested in Mercedes for its engineering prowess. The next generation S-Class will feature a choice of mild, full, and plug-in hybrid variants, as well as smaller petrol engines to increase efficiency. Those powertrain combos will reportedly end up under the bonnet of the 2010 Rapide sedan, as well as the rumored Lagonda lineup.

A €300 million Aston/Daimler collaboration could wind up being yet another bad idea, but there’s also a good chance this Euro luxury hook-up could result in some good-looking offspring. We may find out sooner than later, too, as the first Lagonda concept is rumored to be unveiled next year, and under that beautiful Aston sheet metal may well be some fine German engineering.

[Adapted from: Autoblog]

Daniel Craig has found out that playing James Bond provides him with exceptional bonuses. He has been given a free pass to drive the British sports cars any time he likes. As Bond, the actor drives the sporty British cars - and Aston Martin bosses have told him he’s always free to go for a spin in one of their top motors. Craig, however, doesn’t seem to have plans to purchase one for himself, as he says, “I could drive it faster and more furiously (on the track) than anywhere on the road. I live in London (and) it doesn’t make any sense to drive an Aston Martin there. I’ve nowhere to park it.”

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