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automotive9 days ago•2 min saved

Aston Martin DBX GT Trades Aggression for Luxury, Retaining 717 HP

Aston Martin has unveiled the 2027 DBX GT, a comfort-focused variant of its flagship SUV that retains the 717-horsepower twin-turbo V8 of the DBX S but prioritizes refinement. The new model features a softer suspension, significantly improved noise isolation, and a more understated exterior design. Priced starting at approximately $262,000, it aims to attract buyers seeking luxury over aggressive performance, with first deliveries expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

via Motor1.com|

#2027-model #aston-martin #automotive

automotive9 days ago•3 min saved

Aston Martin Unveils DBX GT: A Luxury-First Pivot to Revive SUV Sales

Aston Martin has introduced the 2027 DBX GT, a high-end variant of its flagship SUV designed to prioritize refinement over raw performance. While it retains the 717-horsepower twin-turbo V8 engine from the DBX S, the new model features a softer suspension setup, significantly improved cabin noise reduction, and a more understated exterior. Priced starting at approximately $262,000, the vehicle aims to attract buyers who prefer luxury over aggressive styling, potentially outperforming rivals like the Ferrari Purosangue and Lamborghini Urus. First deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.

via Carscoops|

#2027-model-year #adrian-hallmark #aston-martin

motorsport13 days ago•5 min saved

Russell's Baku Grand Slam Masks Colapinto's Crash and Aston Martin's Pace Deficit

George Russell secured a pole-to-flag victory and grand slam at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, held on Saturday to avoid clashing with national Remembrance Day. The race featured two safety car restarts, with the second on lap 36 triggering a major incident involving Franco Colapinto, who crashed into Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris. While Russell's win narrowed the championship gap slightly, the event highlighted significant performance disparities, particularly between Cadillac drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, and confirmed Aston Martin's ongoing struggles with pace and reliability.

via Motorsport.com|

#aston-martin #baku-city-circuit #f1-azerbaijan-gp

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Aston Martin's Vantage RS Unleashes Wild Aero Near Nürburgring

A heavily camouflaged prototype of the Vantage RS is being tested near the Nürburgring with production-ready aero, including a taller rear wing, a new front end, larger side vents, a wild diffuser and four centrally mounted tailpipes; Aston Martin is expected to tune the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 for this track-focused variant to beyond 700 hp (with a V12 option considered but unlikely), and cabin tweaks such as heavier carbon fiber and Alcantara usage are anticipated.

via Carscoops|

#aero-upgrades #aston-martin #nurburgring

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Brabus Bodo Cabriolet: 1,000 HP Open-Top Hyper-GT With 223 MPH Cap

Brabus has unveiled the Bodo Cabriolet, an open-top coachbuilt variant based on an Aston Martin Vanquish Volante, featuring a reworked 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 rated at 1,000 horsepower and 885 lb-ft of torque. The carbon-fiber body keeps weight around 3,911 pounds, and the car uses an eight-speed automatic with an LSD to drive the rear wheels. Performance promises 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds and a governed top speed of 223 mph. Production is capped at 77 units worldwide (shared with the Bodo Hyper-GT coupe), with a starting price near €1,077,000 (~$1.174 million). Unveiled at The Quail during Monterey Car Week, the Cabriolet features active aero, 22-inch wheels, and a bespoke cabin built around the Vanquish donor for ultra-exclusive, high-end driving.

via Motor1.com|

#aston-martin #brabus #cabriolet

automotive1 month ago•6 min saved

Aston Martin Valen Rewrites Front-Engined Speed Records

Aston Martin debuts the 150‑unit Valen, the brand’s most powerful front‑engined production car yet, powered by a tuned 5.2L twin‑turbo V12 delivering 838 hp and 738 lb-ft, enabling 0–60 mph in 3 seconds and a 214 mph top speed; significant weight savings come from carbon fiber, aluminum, titanium and magnesium, with an optional lightweight pack, upgraded exhaust, and bespoke interior options, making it the most aggressive front‑engined model in the lineup.

via Carscoops|

#aston-martin #automotive #front-engined

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

Aston Martin Valen: 850-PS Front-Engined V12 Hypercar Limited to 150

Valen, Aston Martin's latest Q by Aston Martin limited-run, is billed as the world's most powerful front‑engined production car and the firm’s most powerful front‑engined V12. It uses a 5.2‑litre twin‑turbo V12 delivering 850 PS and 1000 Nm, with 0–60 mph in 3.0 seconds and a governed top speed of 214 mph. The car sheds up to 110 kg from the core platform through lightweight materials like carbon fibre, aluminium, titanium and magnesium, aided by an optional machined aluminium suspension pack. An 8‑speed ZF transmission, sport/track drive modes, a titanium exhaust, and bespoke Pirelli tyres with Cyber Tyre data sharing underpin the dynamics. Its design features a full carbon body, dramatic front-end styling, a rear tailgate with a trunk, and a driver‑focused interior; production is limited to 150 units with deliveries starting in Q2 2027 via SVO.

via Aston Martin Media|

#aston-martin #front-engined #limited-edition

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Aston Martin Valen Debuts as 838-HP Front-Engine Hypercar Priced Around $2 Million

Aston Martin unveiled the Valen at Monterey Car Week, a 150-unit, front‑engine V12 hypercar delivering 838 horsepower, 0–62 mph in 3.1 seconds and a 214 mph top speed. Its carbon‑fiber body, significant weight savings, 21-inch magnesium wheels, titanium exhaust, and a driver‑focused interior with bespoke Q options underline its extreme, theater‑grade character, with a price around $2 million before customization.

via Motor1.com|

#aston-martin #front-engine #q-brand

formula-12 months ago•16 min saved

Leclerc leads FP1 as Stroll’s upgraded AMR26 hits suspension snag

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc topped first practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix with a 1m19.075s, beating Verstappen and Hamilton as Aston Martin rolled out a heavily upgraded AMR26; Lance Stroll suffered a suspected rear-suspension failure that caused a spin and red flag.

via Autosport|

#aston-martin #f1 #formula-1

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Aston Martin Celebrates Vanquish’s 25th With a 50-Unit, 823-HP Limited Edition

Aston Martin marks the Vanquish’s 25th anniversary with the Vanquish 25, a 50-unit limited edition (25 coupes, 25 Volante convertibles) featuring bespoke Q-branch styling, a 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 producing 823 hp, 738 lb-ft, 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, and a top speed of 214 mph; will cost around $433k for the coupe and $468k for the Volante, with deliveries starting later this year.

via Gear Patrol|

#aston-martin #james-bond #limited-edition

sports2 months ago•29 min saved

Newey-led upgrade debut fuels Aston Martin's AMR26 revival at Hungary GP

Aston Martin will unveil a major two-stage B-spec upgrade to the AMR26 at the Hungarian Grand Prix, steered by Adrian Newey, featuring significant aero changes and weight reduction with Honda power-unit upgrades due at the Dutch GP; the plan signals a reset after a rough start and a shift toward building the team in Newey’s image, though results must meet high expectations.

via PlanetF1|

#adrian-newey #amr26 #aston-martin

formula-12 months ago•17 min saved

AMR26B Set to Reorder the 2027 F1 Driver Lineup

Motorsport.com argues Aston Martin’s heavily revised AMR26B could be a watershed for the 2027 driver market: if the car starts delivering, Fernando Alonso is likely to stay through 2027 and the Honda-powered project could finally bear fruit; if it doesn’t meet expectations, Alonso could move back to Alpine, triggering a domino effect that might see Williams court Franco Colapinto and Aston Martin consider replacements such as Carlos Sainz or Esteban Ocon, with Sainz’s Audi links and Hulkenberg’s long contract complicating deals. In short, the AMR26B’s performance could shape the grid more than any single deal this season.

via Motorsport.com|

#2027-driver-market #alpine #amr26b

sports2 months ago•29 min saved

Ferrari Favored for Hungarian GP as Hamilton Hunts Victory and Aston Martin Upgrades

Predictions for the Hungaroring race (11th round of the 2026 F1 season) point to Ferrari dominating for a Ferrari one-two with Hamilton ahead of Leclerc, Alonso aiming for Q2 thanks to Aston Martin’s upgraded AMR26, Hamilton potentially winning to equal Silverstone's record, and a spicy first-lap contact between Hamilton and Leclerc.

via PlanetF1|

#aston-martin #ferrari #formula1

formula-12 months ago•16 min saved

Aston Martin's Hungary Revamp Aims to Close Cadillac Gap, Perez Says

Cadillac driver Sergio Perez says Aston Martin's Hungary upgrade—a major aero overhaul and weight reduction for the AMR26—could close the gap to Cadillac, though the team stresses it will take time to extract the full performance.

via Motorsport.com|

#aston-martin #cadillac #f1

formula-12 months ago•16 min saved

Aston Martin pins hopes on Hungary upgrades to reclaim pace

Belgian GP disappointment for Aston Martin has the team rolling out a major B-spec upgrade at the Hungarian GP—an aero/chassis overhaul plus an updated Honda power unit—aimed at closing the gap to rivals and possibly gaining around two seconds per lap, with Krack stressing that “going racing” is the priority and Newey's package under close scrutiny for the team's fortunes and Alonso's F1 future.

via Motorsport.com|

#adrian-newey #aston-martin #formula-1