ASTON MARTIN 2012 a Perfect Harmony of Design, Performance and Luxury
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ASTON MARTIN 2012 A PERFECT HARMONY OF DESIGN, PERFORMANCE AND LUXURY “An Aston Martin combines three important elements: Power, Beauty, Soul. Aston Martins are truly special — they always have been and always will be.” Dr. Ulrich Bez Chief Executive Officer World leading design, exceptional engineering and extraordinary craftsmanship are central to Aston Martin’s ethos of Power, Beauty and Soul and each and every Aston Martin is an expression of this. Aston Martin as a brand and a company is constantly evolving and our range reflects the changing demands, aspirations and lifestyles of our customers, from the Cygnet through to the One-77. Our ability to go the distance, on road and track, is testament to world beating quality, reliability and durability. As we edge ever closer to the company’s 100th year, Aston Martin stands proud at the head of a long automotive tradition. Central to Aston Martin’s engineering approach is the state-of-the-art Vertical Horizontal (VH) architecture. Using materials and engineering principles taken from the aerospace industry, this bonded aluminium structure is extremely light, strong and resistant to bending and twisting. Our pursuit of perfection and our obsession with perfect panel fit and flawless paint finish are born from the desire to build the world’s most beautiful cars. Our mastery of working with materials such as aluminium, carbon fibre and leather combined with manufacturing precision and intense technology all come to life when you drive your Aston Martin. Dr. Ulrich Bez Chief Executive Officer 2 3 06 22 38 42 INTRODUCING SPORT TIMELESS LUXURY ASTON MARTIN Power, Beauty, Soul_06 V8 Vantage_22 New DB9_38 Rapide_42 Celebrating the first 100Y ears V8 Vantage S_26 Rapide Luxe_46 of Aston Martin _08 V12 Vantage_30 Motorsport_10 V12 Vantage Roadster_34 Craftsmanship_12 Technology_14 Engine Technology_16 Aston Martin Life_18 4 48 52 56 62 ULTIMATE GT ICONIC CITY SERVICES New Vanquish_48 V12 Zagato_52 Cygnet_56 Colour & Trim_62 One-77_54 Accessories & Options_64 Q By Aston Martin_66 Lifestyle Collection_68 Aston Martin Experiences_70 Aston Martin Enthusiast_72 Ownership Experience_74 5 POWER BEAUTY SOUL Aston Martin is a brand and a company elegant V12 Zagato to the mould-breaking that has embraced change without Cygnet city car. This breadth and diversity compromising its worldwide reputation in the current Aston Martin range is for understated style and elegance. unprecedented. From the intensity of Vantage and the grace of DB9, to the luxury Captivating design and unparalleled and space of Rapide and the supreme attention to detail are central to the dynamism of Vanquish, there’s a model company’s ethos of Power, Beauty and to suit every taste and lifestyle. Soul, with perfectly proportioned, flowing bodywork and cosseting interiors that Taut and poised, with strong, muscular epitomise the marriage of form, function surfaces that are instantly recognisable, no and genuine materials. An Aston Martin car has the presence, proportion or visual combines power and sporting ability with poise of an Aston Martin. Thanks to our refinement, luxury and exceptional beauty. commitment to advanced materials and the application of intelligent engineering The core values of Power, Beauty and solutions, we are proud in the knowledge Soul are expressed in every Aston Martin, our cars’ enviable style is matched only from the breathtaking One-77 and brutally by their outstanding substance. 6 7 CELEBRATING THE FIRST 100 YEARS OF ASTON MARTIN The maker of exceptional high performance seen Aston Martin create some of the most cars since 1913, Aston Martin is one of the beautiful and exciting road and racing cars world’s most iconic automotive brands. ever made, we will always draw inspiration Independent in spirit and ownership, from our greatest achievements of the past. we remain resolute and true to the ethos of creating cars that embrace advanced The sensational Vanquish is a symbol of engineering, yet exude understated elegance. our commitment to embracing change and innovation while respecting those In pursuing our goal of creating ever qualities that make an Aston Martin so more appealing, more appropriate and very special. As such it is the perfect flagship more accomplished cars we are always for the strongest model range in our rich looking to our future. Yet with such a rich history, and the ultimate expression of heritage that over the last 100 years has Power, Beauty and Soul. 8 OUR HISTORY 1914 1927 1930 1932 1939 1950 Company founded Coal Scuttle Aston Hill Climb Bamford & Martin Series-2 Series-3 DB2 DB MkIII 1913 1914 1914 1914-1925 1932-1933 1934-1935 1950-1953 1957-1959 Bamford and Martin The first Aston Martin. The Aston Martin Quantity built 60. Quantity built 130. Quantity built 165. Quantity built 410. Quantity built 552. Limited founded 1914 — Lionel Martin name is born following Shown above 1951 — DB2 comes 13 January in is appointed Chairman. success at Aston Le Mans 2 (1927). 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Henniker Mews, South Hill Climb. 3-litre class at Kensington, London. Le Mans. 2003 DB7 V8 Coupe DB7 Vantage V12 Vanquish DB7 Zagato DB9 V8 Vantage DBS 1994-1999 1996-2000 1999-2003 2001-2007 2003 2004-2012 2005- 2007- Quantity built 2461. Quantity built 101. Quantity built 4431. Quantity built 2578. Quantity built 200 Aston Martin Engine 2007 — 2007 — Aston Martin 2001 — Launch 1997 — Bob Dover is 2000 — Dr. Ulrich Bez 2002 — Vanquish (includes DBAR1). Plant opens in David Richards purchased by of V12 Vanquish. appointed Chairman. is appointed CEO and features in Cologne, assembling is appointed Chairman. Investment Dar and later Chairman. ‘Die another day’. both V8 and V12 Dr. Ulrich Bez Adeem Investments. engines. continues as CEO. 2008 — features in the James Bond film 2003 — Gaydon ‘Quantum of Solace’. facility opens. 1971 1972 1984 DB4 DB4GT Zagato DB5 DB6 DBS AMV8 V8 Vantage V8 Vantage 1958-1963 1960-1963 1963-1966 1965-1970 1967-1972 1972-1989 1977-1990 1993-2000 Quantity built 1185. Quantity built 19. Quantity built 1059. Quantity built 1788. Quantity built 1193. Quantity built 2360. Quantity built 458. Quantity built 288. 1963 — Roy Salvadori 1964 — features in 1965 — DB5 features 1969 — DBS features 1987 — AMV8 Vantage wins at Monza in the James Bond film in ‘Thunderball’. in ‘On Her Majesty’s features in ‘The Living DB4GT. ‘Goldfinger’. Secret Service’. Daylights’. V12 Vantage Rapide One-77 Cygnet Virage V12 Zagato Vanquish DB9 2009- 2010- 2010-2012 2011- 2011-2012 2012- 2012- 2012- 2008 — Nürburgring Rapide unveiled 2009 — One-77 wins Unveiling of the Launch of the Historic partnership A century of Major enhancements Engineering Technical at 2009 Frankfurt design award at public Cygnet Concept Aston Martin Virage was rekindled in 2011 exceptional sports to the iconic DB9 are Centre opens. Motor Show. debut at Villa d’Este Car at the Geneva and V8 Vantage S. with the unveiling of cars is distilled into revealed. Boasting Concours. Motor Show. the V12 Zagato at the a bold, new breed new styling, revised Concorso d’Eleganza, of Aston Martin: engineering and 2010 — Launch of Villa d’Este, Italy. Vanquish. enhanced luxury — the V8 Vantage N420 DB9 is the quintessential derivative and first Sports GT. production model of One-77. To mark our Centenary year in the A dedicated Centenary Week will form style it deserves we have a packed the centrepiece of the all-encompassing programme of global events. Not only festivities, and involves every aspect of will these activities highlight our glittering the company, from the Aston Martin achievements, they will capture the factory and Works Service to dealerships, energy, spirit, ambition and excitement the Aston Martin Owners Club and that are propelling Aston Martin into Aston Martin Heritage Trust. its second century of creating truly exceptional cars. This unforgettable week gives the chance to enjoy driving experiences, Celebrations will commence in January, factory tours and the opportunity to be the month when Aston Martin Lagonda a part of a glamorous VIP birthday Ltd. was officially registered in the cocktail party followed by a cavalcade registrar of companies exactly 100 years of Aston Martins, forming part of the earlier. 2013 will then see a series of centenary concourse event. regional events held throughout Europe, the United States, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, all designed to involve and engage our international family of owners, enthusiasts and dealers. To stay informed on dates for our exciting programme of events, please visit www.astonmartin.com/100 9 MOTORSPORT — RACING IS OUR HEARTBEAT. WE MADE OUR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT IN 1923 AT THE FRENCH GRAND PRIX, AND SINCE THAT DAY OUR COMMITMENT TO MOTORSPORT HAS NEVER WAVERED. From the epic sports car victories in 2012 sees the launch of the V12 Vantage It is the strongest endorsement of the the ’50s – crowned by the 1959 GT3 and the Vantage GTE Le Mans qualities of our road car range that Le Mans win – to more recent success challenger that will compete in the world’s they adapt so readily and with so little with the DBR9 at Le Mans, and the V8 toughest GT race series, including the new modification to become winning sports and V12 Vantage class wins at the World Endurance Championship. These racing cars. Lessons learned in the racing Nürburgring 24 hour, Aston Martin has new racers are the culmination of seven environment filter directly back into consistently enjoyed hard-won success years’ experience competing at the forefront further refining the design, durability and in the heat of battle. of all major international GT series. performance of our road cars today. For more information scan this QR code 10 11 — CRAFTSMANSHIP ARTISTRY A VERY SPECIAL CULTURE MAKES ASTON MARTIN GENUINELY UNIQUE – A CULTURE THAT THRIVES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AESTHETIC ENDEAVOUR AND ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE, THAT EMBRACES THE DYNAMIC TENSION BETWEEN CREATIVE ENTHUSIASM AND TECHNICAL VISION.