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Aston Martin relaunches Lagonda marque

September 2nd 2008 06:30
Lagonda


The Lagonda marque is set for a revival as a concept in 2009 - its centenary year - according to Aston Martin boss Ulrich Bez, who says the relaunched brand will use a unique design language as Aston Martin does.


"The revival of the Lagonda brand will allow us to develop cars which can have a different character than a sports car, and therefore offer a perfect synergy," said Dr. Bez.

"Lagonda will use a unique design language as Aston Martin does. We will take elements of DNA from the past but will be very future orientated as we are with Aston Martin."

The marque boasts a rich history where it was founded in Middlesex and incorporated into Aston Martin after WWII. The relaunch of the Lagonda brand could help the company extend its sales reach into 100 countries around the world - more than triple the amount of countries where Aston Martins are currently sold.

The first reborn Lagonda model will be a concept car in 2009 followed by the first production model to arrive sometime in 2012 boasting a unique blend of exclusive, luxurious and truly versatile qualities.




[Source: CarMagazine]










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2008 Aston Martin Vantage GT2

January 7th 2008 22:30
Aston Martin Vantage GT2


British manufacturer Aston Martin makes some of the world's most desirable road cars but its latest offering is exclusively for the racetracks.

The new Vantage GT2, based on the Vantage V8 road car, will comply with the high 'green' standards of race series such as the American LeMans. Designed to run on either standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol, it's the first of its kind from Aston Martin racing.

The bio-ethanol fueled GT2 completes the Aston Martin product portfolio for 2008 with competitive cars now available in every category.

Aston Martin Racing’s new managing director Robin Brundle said that:

“The new Vantage GT2 completes our product portfolio for 2008 with competitive cars now available in every category. Thanks to our experience with the DBRS9, we have been able to develop a bio-ethanol fuelled version, which will be eligible to compete in an increasing number of series now accommodating this greener fuel, including the American Le Mans Series.”

Unfortunately, no hi-res images of the Vantage GT2 have been released yet so for the time being, we will have to make do with this drawing of the race car that looks unmistakably Aston Martin.



[Source: Aston Martin]





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Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS gallery

December 13th 2007 21:45
Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS


As earlier reported by Adrian on ZCars, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS is set to become the flagship model of the Aston Martin range


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James Bond with Aston Martin DBS


Luxury British sports car maker Aston Martin has announced that the flagship DBS will once again be driven by James Bond in the next 007 film due for release in late 2008


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