Showing posts with label Aston Martin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aston Martin. Show all posts
Monday, 25 March 2013
Sunday, 17 March 2013
Saturday, 16 March 2013
Thursday, 7 March 2013
2013 Aston Martin Rapide S is just an upgraded version
The S after the Rapide name doesn't mean it is a sportier version of the four-door car, but just an improved version, a restyle if you want. Still it does get a bump in power and if you thought that Audi made cars with the bigger "mouths", wait till you see this new Aston Martin with an even bigger one-piece front grille. Already previewed here.
Otherwise the Rapide S did not had any significant changes in appearance besides that front grille, but you still notice its amazing profile and aggressive look if you are lucky enough to be near one.
The all-new Rapide Gen 4 AM11 6.0 liter V12 engine now produces 558hp (410kW) and 620Nm (457lb/ft) of torque. That means the power was increased by 17% from 477hp (351kW) and a smaller but also important increase in torque which stood at 600Nm (442lb/ft).
The 0 to 100km/h (62mph) is reduced by 0.3 seconds dropping from 5.2 seconds to just 4.9 seconds. The top speed increased to over 306km/h (190mph). But besides being more powerful it is also more fuel efficient. The Rapide S now emits 332g/km (the previous version emitted 355g/km) and consumes just 14.2 liters of petrol/gasoline per 100km (19.9mpg UK or 16.6mpg USA).
All of those improvements are justified by Aston Martin by the use of a lighter and hollow cam shafts, dual variable camshaft timing, knock sensing and fully CNC machined combustion chambers.
The chassis of the car is based on the new Gen4 VH architecture and includes the new dynamic stability control (DSC) and the latest Gen4 iteration of Aston Martin’s hi-tech Adaptive Damping System (ADS) that has three modes; ‘Normal’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Track’.
Pictures of the UK-Spec Aston Martin Rapide S.
Pictures of the UK-Spec Aston Martin Rapide S.
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
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Wednesday, 23 January 2013
The Aston Martin Rapide S gets an even bigger mouth
The new Rapide S will be Aston Martin's most powerful four-door to date with the power output increased by 17% (81hp) to 558hp taken from the naturally aspirated 6.0litre V12 (AM11 engine family).
The maximum value of torque also increased, which now is 619Nm (457lb/ft) at 5,000rpm, which is 50Nm more over its predecessor. With a top speed of 306km/h (190mph) and a 0 to 100km/h (62mph) time of 4.9 seconds it sure promises to be fast and will compete with the best, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, Audi RS7 and Maserati Quattroporte. The luxurious sports car has a better handling thanks to the engine sitting 19mm lower in the chassis.
But will pollute more and consume more fuel than its rivals, respectively 332g/km and 11.82l/100km (19.9 US mpg). Other changes include a front bumper with a bigger mouth, an improved Adaptive Damping System, and a Carbon Exterior Pack with the front splitter, rear diffuser, exterior mirror housings and rear lamp infills made from carbon fiber. On the inside we have a new piano black trim and an optional ‘Duotone’ pack with red and black leather upholstery.
Sales start next month with an expected price of €178.500 (£150.000).
Friday, 7 December 2012
Former Ducati owner, Investindustrial, bought a 37,5% stake in Aston Martin
When everyone thought Mahindra and Mahindra was the one taking a stake in Aston Martin, the former owner of the Italian brand Ducati, a private equity fund named Investindustrial bought 37,5% for €186.165.000 (£150.000.000).
Investindustrial sold Ducati earlier this year for $1.100.000.000 (€852.940.000 or £686.730.000) and has a connection with AMG but a link between them but was not agreed upon.
Investindustrial will be a minority shareholder together with Dr Ulrich Bez and David Richards, while Investment Dar will continue to be the only majority shareholder.
This will mean more money flowing to Aston Martin that will allow more investment in more and better products.
Source: Autocar.uk
Saturday, 10 November 2012
Aston Martin for sale. Toyota and Mahindra & Mahindra possible buyers
Seems that the Aston Martin’s controlling shareholder, Kuawiti Investment Dar Co., contacted some companies to buy its 64%, amounting to 630 million Euros (800 million U.S. dollars or 500 million Pounds), and the two companies that are reported to have been approached are Toyota and Mahindra & Mahindra.
And the 630million Euros are exactly what Investment Dar Co. payed in 2007, but most companies are not willing to spend so much for Aston Martin right now.
Source: BusinessWeek
