Great Britain 1 Great Britain 2 Great Britain 3 Great Britain 4 Great Britain 5 Great Britain 6 Aston Martin History Short Story 2013 Rapide S 2012 Vanquish 2012 DB9 Volante 2012 DB 9 2011 V12 Zagato 2011 Cygnet 2009 Rapide 2007 V8 Roadster 2005 V8 Vantage 2004 Vanquish S 2004 V12-Engine 2004 DB 9 Rear End 2004 DB 9 Front End 2004 DB 9 Volante 2004 DB 9 1994 DB 7 1976 Lagonda 1977 Vantage V8 1967 DB S 1966 DB 6 1963 DB 5 1958 DB 4 1954 DB 2/4 1948 DB 1 1936 Atom 1936 15/98 1933 Le Mans 1929 International 1924 Lagonda M45 1924 Side Valve Team Car 1922 1,5 Litre
Reading the specifications of this car it must be one of the technically most perfect Grand Tourismos of the world. Its V12 has been reworked, dropping some kilos and a few kW, but in return gaining torque across a broader speed range. Its car body consists exclusively of mostly adhered aluminum with some magnesium in the interior. With sufficient power its weight distribution is ideal because its gearbox is situated in the rear. Taking its price into account, it is astonishing that the car is still built almost exclusively by hand. The integration into a large concern has not harmed the brand Aston Martin, obviously. It is not necessary for Aston Martin to launch a large advertising campaign, in spite of a lacking recent racing engagement. The firm disposes of a long tradition and the fact that Aston Martin has not always earned enough money in former times should not necessarily be taken as negative. At least they did not exploit their customers. Aston Martin is about to outdo Jaguar, the other top-brand in the Ford concern. This triggers fears that Ford, which is short on cash, might keep Jaguar and instead sell the more promising brand Aston Martin.
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