Aston Martin (from 2004)

In 2001, CEO Ulrich Bez initiated the development of the new versatile ‘VH’ architecture using bonded and riveted aluminium, and sharply reducing assembly time. In 2004, the dedicated Aston Martin Engine Plant (AMEP) was set up within the Ford plant in Cologne. These developments made possible a new generation of cars at unprecented volumes, starting with the DB9. In 2005, Aston Martin Racing debuted at Sebring. In 2007, a new consortium purchased Aston Martin from Ford, which was divesting its specialist brands.

Aston Martin DB9

Important new platform, returning to extensive aluminium use, along with composites. Swan-wing doors. DB8 name avoided as it’s a V12 and also not an evolution from the DB7.

Years

2004-09

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Coupé

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Minor facelift in 2008 – wheels, mirrors, grille

Aston Martin DB9 Volante

Convertible version.

Years

2004-16

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Convertible

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Aston Martin DB9 (2010)

Facelift and interior update. Adaptive dampers.

Years

2010-12

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Coupé

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Subtle facelift: new front bumper, bright grille, reshaped lower intake with a hexagonal-shaped mesh, new headlights with bezels, new side sills, 20″ wheels.

Aston Martin Virage (2011)

Virage was designed to occupy the narrow space between the DB9 and the more powerful and aggressive DBS. It was available as a two-seater or a 2+2 design.

Years

2011-2012

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Coupé, Volante convertible

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Photo: Wikipedia

Aston Martin DB9 (2012)

Design refresh which also replaced the Virage, from which it adopted many stylistic cues. Increased power. GT version from 2015.

Years

2012-16

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Coupé

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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enlarged headlight clusters with bi-xenon lights and LED daytime running strips, five-bar grille, new integral rear spoiler

Aston Martin DB10

The Aston Martin DB10 is a bespoke grand tourer specially developed for the James Bond film Spectre.

Years

2014-15

Engine

4700cc V8

Body Style

Coupé

Production

10

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Photo: Wikipedia

Aston Martin One-77

Flagship supercar, featuring a full carbon fibre monocoque chassis (by Multimatic), a handcrafted aluminium body, and the most powerful natually asprirated engine (Cosworth-modified).

Years

2009-2012

Engine

7312cc V12

Body Style

Coupé

Production

77

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Photo: Wikipedia

Aston Martin Victor

Coachbuilt version of One-77

Years

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Engine

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Body Style

Coupé

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Photo: Wikipedia

Aston Martin Vantage Coupé (2005)

Designed as a more lean and agile sporty Aston with a Jaguar-based V8 engine, built at AMEP.

Years

2005- ?

Engine

4300cc V8

Body Style

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Aston Martin Vantage Roadster (2006)

Convertible version.

Years

2006-17

Engine

4300cc V8

Body Style

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Aston Martin Vantage N400 / N420 / N430

Similar to its predecessors, the N430 was based on the V8 Vantage with the ‘S’ 430 bhp V8 engine, ‘S’ suspension and unique styling features, Had the 6-speed manual or Prodrive 7-speed paddle shift.

Years

2007, 2010, 2014

Engine

4300/4700cc V8

Body Style

Coupé, Roadster

Production

N400: 480

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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N430 shown

Aston Martin Vantage S

Stiffened suspension, more power, uprated aero. Sportshift II 7-speed gearbox is faster and and lighter.

Years

2011-17

Engine

4700cc V8

Body Style

Coupé, Roadster

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage

V12 powered version of the sporty Vantage, this time more expensive than the DB9.

Years

2009-12

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Coupé, Roadster

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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New rear diffuser, retractable rear wing, carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon fibre boot lid and vented bonnet.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S

More power, custom exhaust, better brakes, adaptive damping and track mode.

Years

2013-18

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Coupé

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Carbon fibre front grille, black roof and rear grille, lightweight forged alloy wheels.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster

Convertible version.

Years

2013-18

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Roadster

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Aston Martin V12 Zagato

Handcrafted aluminium body with heavily modified middle, roof and rear section to reflect Aston Martin and Zagato design language. Racing concept with a limited number of street-legal examples.

Years

2011

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Coupé, Roadster

Production

.

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Aston Martin Vantage V600

Results from a special customer order for a bespoke and more powerful V12 Vantage. A tribute to the Virage-based Vantage.

Years

2018

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Coupé, Roadster

Production

14

Power: Weight

.

Dimensions

.

Photo: Wikipedia

Aston Martin Cygnet

Economy car based on Toyota iQ

Years

2011-2012

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Coupé, Volante convertible

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Aston Martin Rapide

Saloon car on extended DB9 VH platform. Made by Magna Steyr in Austria.

Years

2010-2012

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Saloon

Production

.

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Aston Martin Rapide S

Faster version. Made at Gaydon.

Years

2013-18

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Saloon

Production

.

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Much larger grille.

Aston Martin Rapide AMR

Final and fastest Rapide. 21″ wheels and ceramic brakes.

Years

2018-20

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Saloon

Production

210

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Optional carbon fibre elements, and vibrant colour accents

Aston Martin Lagonda Taraf

Designed by Marek Reichman and considered “the finest of fast cars” by Aston Martin, the was intended primarily for the Middle Eastern market.

Years

2015

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Coupé

Production

120

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Photo: Wikipedia

Aston Martin DBS

GT flagship based on the DB9. Volante from 2009, with motorised retractable cloth roof.

Years

2007-2012

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

GT coupé (& 2+2), GT Volante convertible (& 2+2)

Production

.

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Aston Martin Vanquish (2012)

New flagship. Improved torsional rigidity with carbon fibre subframes and bodywork.

Years

2012-2018

Engine

5935cc V12

Body Style

Coupé, Volante convertible

Production

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Power: Weight

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Dimensions

.

Aston Martin Vulcan

Two-seat, high-performance lightweight track-only car designed by Marek Reichman, taking inspiration from current models such as the Vantage, the DB9 and the One-77. It was priced at US$2.3 million.

Years

2012-2018

Engine

6949cc V12

Body Style

Coupé racer

Production

24

Power: Weight

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Dimensions

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Photo: Wikipedia