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Elite LMV-R brings the heat to Aston Martin
The Aston Martin Vantage GT4 might be worthy on the track, but what if you want a lightened, hardened Vantage for the street, à la Lamborghini's Gallardo Superleggera and Ferrari's F430 Scuderia? Then you have Elite to thank for this, the LMV/R. The car is lightened with the use of carbon fiber body panels and interior kit, widened with bespoke fenders, and given a Galpin Motorsports-esque wheel and tuning treatement. They don't get any extra power, however. If it's any consolation, there will only be thirty of them – but each ... Read more →
Aston to field half-dozen V12 Vantage racers at Nürburgring 24 Jonathon Ramsey
It started with one lone V8 Vantage, dubbed the N24, that ran the Nürburgring 24-hour race in 2006. Last year, that first racer, a yellow car dubbed "Rose," won class honors in the race. ...
Aston Martin to move further upmarket? Jonathon Ramsey
Such is the logic of luxury economics: charge tens of thousands of dollars more for the same product, sell fewer of them and boost the balance sheet and your brand's long-term viability. That is ...
First Drive: 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Damon Lavrinc
2003 BMW M5. 2005 Lotus Elise. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. What do these three vehicles have in common? They all occupy a space in my dream garage. Sure, I could've added a few more fantasy ...
Premier4509 limited edition body kit for Aston Martin V8 Vantage Damon Lavrinc
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Premier4509's V8 Vantage. Veilside's luxury and exotics arm has already released body kits for the Lamborghini Murcielago and Bentley Continental GT, and now ...
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LA 2007: Aston Martin N400 Roadster just as orange as coupe 1 year ago on Autoblog
Click for all of the fresh-squeezed orange zestiness Well, we saw it in person here in LA, and the Aston Martin N400 Roadster we told you about a few days ago is just as orange as the coupe. ...
Mansory adds flavor, little else to the Aston Martin Vantage V8 2 years ago on Autoblog
Click the image above for a gallery of high-res images. Tuners normally try to find a balance between appearance and performance modifications, but in the case of Mansory, they've relied on the former at the expense of the latter. Starting with the achingly handsome Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a ...
Frankfurt Preview: Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 and DB9 LM 2 years ago on Autoblog
Click image to enlarge In addition to the European debut of the DBS, Aston Martin will use Frankfurt to introduce the V8 Vantage N400 and the DB9 LM special editions that pay homage to the marque's track exploits. While we'll have to wait to see what they look like in the metal, Aston has provided ...
Spy Shots: Upgraded Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2 years ago on Autoblog
Less than a month after the launch of the new DBS, images of a similarly-prepped V8 Vantage have surfaced ahead of a likely unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Changes to the car include new clear-lens taillights, beefier brake discs with uprated calipers and some aero upgrades including a rear ...
Aston Martin has bigger plans for Frankfurt 2 years ago on Autoblog
Aston Martin had one of the worst displays at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, stuffed into the corner of the Ford section with precisely zero pizazz. Since Aston's new owners want to make a good impression, it looks like they're planning on kicking off the 2007-2008 auto show season with a big bang at ...
Aston Martin "Project 30,000" car will drive from Tokyo to London 2 years ago on Autoblog
Click images for gallery Last year, Aston Martin employees shuttled in and out of Germany as they worked to put 30,000 miles on a Vantage in 30 days. Now comes word that Aston is placing the "Project 30,000" car in the hands of school teacher Richard Meredith and travel specialist Phil Colley, who ...
Prodrive performance parts for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2 years ago on Autoblog
Click to enlarge The Aston Martin V8 Vantage may well be the most desirable machine you can spend your hard-earned money on. Sure, you can find cars that are faster and more expensive, but none of them are the sex on wheels that the 8-cylinder Aston is. Did we just say that there are cars that ...
Officially Official: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster revealed at last 2 years ago on Autoblog
Click to enlarge Late last month, VIPs got a sneak peek, and today Aston Martin officially pulled the wraps off its new V8 Vantage Roadster for the rest of us to enjoy. The subject of innumerable spy photos and fanboy drooling, the beautiful baby Aston's looks are made even better when its ...
Prodrive takes on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 3 years ago on Autoblog
Prodrive's involvement in the World Rally Championship and touring car racing is well known, and their aftermarket products are world-renowned. Since they've had a hand in working on Aston Martins on the circuit, the natural progression is to transfer that knowledge onto the street. Pistonheads is ...
Investors looking to make bid on Aston Martin 3 years ago on Autoblog
The idea of Ford selling off Aston Martin still strikes some as odd. The luxury marque has turned a corner over the past few years and has now become a successful jewel in the crown of FoMoCo. Regardless, the Blue Oval has made overtures that Aston may be up for sale, but as is the case with both ...
Aston V8 Vantage gets flappy paddles 3 years ago on Autoblog
According to AutoExpress' sources, Aston Martin will be debuting a six-speed, automated, manual gearbox for its V8 Vantage at the Paris Motor Show. The clutchless setup allows for quick up/down shifts, via steering wheel-mounted paddles, and also a fully automatic mode for sedate cruising. The new ...
Autoblog Podcast #151: With Car and Driver's Eddie Alterman
Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.
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