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

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2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale R [Video]

Another presentation took place at the EICMA and this time it's the Ducati 1199 Panigale R. Like with all the Panigales it has ABS, ride-by-wire throttle control, traction control, engine braking control and features all the amenities on the “S” spec model, like the DDA+ data logging system.

 

This special version comes with a race exhaust system and ECU that increases the power to a pretty wild 201bhp. It also comes with titanium con-rods, a lightened flywheel, DLC-coated rocker-arms, a four-point adjustable swingarm pivot-point, and a 500 rpm rev boost.

With only 189kg (416lbs) it is the lightest superbike in Bologna’s fleet. The price on the contrary will be quite high, with a price tag of $29.995 (€23.539) in the USA.

Source: Asphalt and Rubber

 

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