Aston Martin AMR1

Aston Martin AMR1 was a Group C formula racing car developed in 1989. At the time of the end of the 1989 season, Protech was already beginning development of the Aston Martin AMR2 for 1990. Combining the chassis of the AMR1, the newer and more powerful 6.3L V8, and an evolved body design, the Aston [...]

Aston Martin DBRS9

The Aston Martin DBRS9 is a racing car built by Prodrive for Aston Martin. The Aston Martin DBRS9 features several modifications to the standard DB9, including a full roll-cage, carbon fiber body panels in order to drop weight by 480 kg (1058 lb), as well as tuning to the 6.0L V12 engine to bring output [...]

Aston Martin DBS V12

Aston Martin DBS V12 is a high performance sports car. Aston Martin has used the DBS name once before on their 1967-72 grand tourer coupe. The modern car replaces the Vanquish S as the flagship of the marque. The Aston Martin DBS V12 was first seen in the 2006 film Casino Royale. It was officially [...]

Aston Martin V8 Zagato

The V8 Zagato model Aston Martin was a GT car of the 1980s. Just 50 examples each of the coupe and convertible were to be built between 1986 and 1990. The coupe was first unveiled at the 1986 Geneva Motor Show and orders were quickly taken despite only showing the drawing of the car. The [...]

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was hailed at its 1977 introduction as “Britain’s First Supercar” for its 170 mph (274 km/h) top speed. Its engine was shared with the Lagonda, but the it used high-performance camshafts, increased compression ratio, larger inlet valves and bigger carburettors mounted on new manifolds for increased output. Straight-line performance was [...]

Aston Martin V8

The Aston Martin V8 is a two-door saloon-type automobile manufactured in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1990. Aston Martin’s customers had been clamoring for an eight-cylinder car for years, so Aston Martin designed a larger 2-door saloon for V8 applications. The engine was not ready, however, so in 1967 the company released the DBS [...]

Aston Martin DBS

The DBS was the successor to the famed Aston Martin DB6,, although the two ran concurrently for three years. Powered by a straight-6 engine, it lasted from 1967 until 1972, before being replaced by the Aston Martin Vantage. It was a larger coupe than the DB6, with four full seats, but was powered by the [...]

Aston Martin DB6

The Aston Martin DB6 was a sports car manufactured by Aston Martin from 1965 to 1970. The car had improved aerodynamics and specification over its predecessor, the DB5. Although these two cars shared the same basic look, the tail treatments were very different, and DB6s are less desirable on the collector car market than the [...]

Aston Martin DB5

The 1963 Aston Martin DB5 was an improved DB4. The DB5 is famous for being the first and most recognized James Bond car. The principal differences between the DB4 and DB5 are the engine – the DB5’s was enlarged from 3.7 L to 4.0 L,  the addition of a five-speed transmission, and three SU carburettors, [...]

Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

The Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato was introduced in 1960 at the London Motor Show. It was effectively a DB4 GT improved by the Zagato factory in Italy, by Ercole Spada. The Zagato’s engine produced 314 hp (234 kW), a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) acceleration of just 6.1 seconds and a top speed [...]