04 Mar 12 $500000 Aston Martin Destroyed by crash
It happened during the Bosch Australian Rally Championship. An Aston Martin lost control and crashed into a barrier at 160 miles per hour at 30 Gs of force. Thankfully the driver is OK. The Aston Martin Vantage however did not fare well. The car war torn to shreds. The roll cage saved the driver from any major injuries other than a dislocated knee.
03 Feb 12 1965-1971 Aston Martin DB6
The Aston Martin DB6 was a response the iconic Jaguar E-type. Certain visual cues in the DB6 such as the oval headlights and the sweeping hood-line were reminiscent of the E-type. However, the Aston Martin DB6 was on a class of its own. As a continuation of the DB line, the DB6 was a remake of the DB5 with a more aerodynamic body shape. For the first time, Aston Martin performed wind tunnel testing to ensure smooth air flow across the vehicle.
Under the hood the engine was replaced with an 4.0 liter inline v6. The engine produced 294 horsepower and the Vantage line produced 325 horsepower. The superleggera frame was swapped with a more traditional square box metal frame. Overall the DB6 was faster more fluid and weight about the same as the DB5. Quite a feat for a car with larger interior volume than its predecessor.
Tags: Aston Martin DB6, DB6, E-type, v6
22 Jan 12 About the Aston Martin DB4
Aston Martin DB4 was produced from 1958 to 1964. The engine was more powerful than the DB3 bringing total displacement from 2.9 Litres to 3.73 Litres. What made the DB4 unique was is its advanced frame. The frame was an innovative lightweight aluminum forged tube frame dubbed the Superleggera frame. The frame was widely used in aircraft and blimps where strength and weight were important factors. However the Superleggera frame did have some drawbacks. Since it was hardened aluminum it made for a stiff ride and developed cracks along the welded or brazed joints.
There were different variants produced including a convertible and Vantage modified DB4′s with lighter components and more powerful engines.
Tags: DB4, superleggera, vantage gt
12 Jan 12 History Spotlight: David Brown acquires Aston Martin in 1947
World War 2 had just ended, the British economy and infrastructure were recovering from the shambles of war, and David Brown (a British Entrepreneur) was looking for a business to invest in. While reading the newspaper one sunny day in 1947, David came across a small article in the Times newspaper classified section that read “High Class Motorcar Business for sale“. Upon his inquiry he found out that it was none other than Aston Martin. He purchased the entire car company for UK £20,000 or 31,056 U.S. dollars equivalent in today’s money. With the purchase of Aston Martin, David Brown started a legacy: the DB series line of cars using his initial “DB” for David Brown. The first Aston Martin DB1 car was introduced in 1948, a year after the purchase.
Tags: aston martin, David Brown, DB1, DB2, DB3, DB4, db5, DB6, db9
03 Jan 12 History Spotlight: 1948 Aston Martin DB1
The Aston Martin DB1 was the car that started a renaissance. Originally manufactured in Newport Pagnall in the Burrough of Milton Keynes, England, the Aston Martin DB1 came as 2.0 litre 4 cylinder roadster with 90 horsepower. The roadster was first introduced in the 1948 London Auto Show. Only 15 were produced, however, this iconic car started an era for Aston Martin.
07 Dec 11 George Harrison’s 1965 Aston Martin DB5 sells for $485,000 US Dollars
George Harrison’s, the Beatles lead guitarist, Aston Martin DB5 is coming up for auction in London. Just in, a Houston resident purchase the Beatles Aston Martin DB5 for$485,000 USD (310,000 British Pounds). The car has be showcased at the Royal Horticultural Halls in Westminster, London and auctioned off by Coys’ True Greats Auctions.
The DB5 is a 4.0l v6 in original condition. The vehicle has been showcased at the Beatles exhibit in various museums.
Tags: 1965 DB5, Beatles Aston Martin
29 Nov 11 Aston Marting Vantage V12 GT3
Aston Martin is getting ready to produce a track ready GT3. Sport a V12 under the hood, this Aston is able to produce over 600 horsepower. The body is light weight carbon fiber and
the frame is re-enforced cromoly.
Technical Specifications – V12 Vantage GT3
Engine
Lightweight V12
Dry sump oil system
Power >600bhp
Torque >700Nm
Transmission
Xtrac 6 speed sequential transmission with semi-auto gear change
Limited slip ramp/plate differential
Carbon fiber prop-shaft
Chassis
Lightweight aluminum chassis
Steel roll cage to FIA safety standards
High speed pneumatic jack system
Suspension
Double wishbone with uniball bearings
2-way adjustable dampers front and rear
Optimized geometry for lower race ride height
Steering
Hydraulic power assisted steering
Fuel system
110-litre fuel cell to FIA safety standards
Twin quick release couplings
Brakes
6 pot front & 4 pot rear calipers with ventilated steel discs
Manually adjustable front/rear brake bias
Adjustable motorsport ABS and traction control
Wheels & Tires
Front 12.5″ x 18″ 30/68-18
Rear 13″ x 18″ 31/71-18
17 Nov 11 Aston Martin Bulldog GT Concept
The Aston Martin Bulldog GT is a concept car created by HGH a automotive design firm from Denmark. The Aston Martin is beautifully contoured in a full aluminum shell and has a mid engine design to allow for a 50/50 weight ratio. What makes this car unique is that the engine is now placed behind the cabin. The standard V12 comes with an additional two superchargers bringing in the total horsepower to 666hp.
Tags: Aston Martin Bulldog, Aston Martin HBH Bulldog, HGH bulldog gt
06 Nov 11 Aston Martin One 77 Exhaust Note
Listen to One 77 exhaust note. The Aston Martin One 77 features a 7.3l V12 engine and accelerates from zero to sixty time in less than 3.5 seconds.
Tags: aston martin, aston martin one 77, Exhaust Note, One 77, One sevety seven, One77, v12
31 Oct 11 Aston Martin DB5: A look back at the famous James Bond Car
The iconic James Bond DB5 is a 1964 model. It was used in the movie Goldfinger. The car is one of the highest priced cars ever auctioned off. In 2010, the car was auctioned at an outstanding $4 million dollars.
