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Aston Martin's Vantage RS Unleashes Wild Aero Near Nürburgring
technology7 days ago

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
Brabus Bodo Cabriolet: 1,000 HP Open-Top Hyper-GT With 223 MPH Cap
technology9 days ago

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
Aston Martin Valen Rewrites Front-Engined Speed Records
automotive10 days ago

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
Aston Martin Valen: 850-PS Front-Engined V12 Hypercar Limited to 150
technology11 days ago

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
Aston Martin Valen Debuts as 838-HP Front-Engine Hypercar Priced Around $2 Million
technology12 days ago

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
Aston Martin Celebrates Vanquish’s 25th With a 50-Unit, 823-HP Limited Edition
technology1 month ago

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
Newey-led upgrade debut fuels Aston Martin's AMR26 revival at Hungary GP
sports1 month ago

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
AMR26B Set to Reorder the 2027 F1 Driver Lineup
formula-11 month ago

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
Aston Martin pins hopes on Hungary upgrades to reclaim pace
formula-11 month ago

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
Breitling Deepens DB5 Bond Heritage With Trio of Top Time Chronographs
business1 month ago

Breitling Deepens DB5 Bond Heritage With Trio of Top Time Chronographs

Breitling unveils three Top Time B01 Chronographs celebrating the Aston Martin DB5: an all-steel version (1,022 pieces) with a silver dial, a steel model with a platinum bezel (315 pieces), and a luxurious 18k red-gold edition (250 pieces) with a black onyx dial. All share a 41mm cushion case, pump pushers, and a COSC-certified B01 movement with 70-hour power reserve and 100m water resistance, plus a wooden rehaut echoing the DB5’s steering wheel. Pricing runs from €10,500/$11,400 to €40,500/$41,500, with the gold edition individually numbered; the steel versions are not. The watches continue Breitling’s Aston Martin collaboration after a prior Navitimer F1 Team release, though some critics find the wooden rehaut flourish unnecessary.

via Fratello Watches|
#aston-martin#breitling#business
Aston Martin Unveils Dreadnought, a Digital-Only SUV for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
gaming1 month ago

Aston Martin Unveils Dreadnought, a Digital-Only SUV for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Aston Martin has introduced Dreadnought, a digital-only military-spec SUV designed exclusively for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, created with Infinity Ward and Activision. The virtual vehicle blends luxury with armored, all-wheel-drive performance, features digital command interfaces and premium detailing, and is set to appear in DMZ and Warzone modes; it debuted at Fanatics Fest in New York, ahead of MW4's global release on October 23, 2026.

via Aston Martin Media|
#aston-martin#call-of-duty#dreadnought
Aston Martin DB12 S: Subtle Tweaks, Stronger Edge
technology3 months ago

Aston Martin DB12 S: Subtle Tweaks, Stronger Edge

The Aston Martin DB12 S quietly upgrades the standard DB12 with a 690-hp twin-turbo V-8 (up 19 hp) and a 3.4-second 0–60 mph time courtesy of sharper gearbox software, plus subtle chassis tweaks (firmer dampers, revised suspension geometry, thicker rear anti-roll bar) and a titanium exhaust option. Steering feel is refined and carbon-ceramic brakes become standard, with the changes mainly enhancing feel and quickness rather than delivering a dramatic power leap. At a starting price of $276,000, it’s appealing for new buyers, but existing DB12 owners may not find enough benefit to upgrade.

via Road & Track|
#aston-martin#carbon-ceramic-brakes#db12-s