Aston Martin V8 Vantage S

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S

Aston Martin has trotted out another special edition, the V8 Vantage S, to be formally unveiled in early March at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show.

The S features a unique appearance with a carbon fiber front splitter, a larger air intake, a new rear bumper, and a carbon fiber diffuser.

Other changes include modified side sills, a bigger rear spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels with bespoke Bridgestone tires.
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Three Aston Martin DB9 special editions announced

Aston Martin DB9 Carbon Black Morning Frost

Aston Martin’s final release of 2010 includes three new special edition DB9s available right now at your local Aston Martin dealership.

The three editions are called Morning Frost, Carbon Black and Quantum Silver, and are available as either coupé or Volante convertible.

The first one is the Morning Frost, which aims to offer a luxury premium, coming dressed in Pearlescent White and using a Metallic Bronze leather interior finish.
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Aston Martin Rapide Luxe

Aston Martin has released a new and exclusive derivative of the Rapide, the new Rapide Luxe model.

The new trim essentially adds more functional features, a greater choice of paint and leather finishes as standard, and special bespoke accessories.

The automotive producer offers top standard colors for the vehicle, with the list including Concours Blue and the Bond-inspired Quantum Silver.

The list of goodies offered for the vehicle includes a special key that combines glass with stainless polished steel, as well as a bespoke six-piece Luggage Set.
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Aston Martin Cygnet Makes Debut at Harrods

Aston Martin Cygnet Harrods

Aston Martin’s new luxury city car Cygnet is making its global debut at Harrods in Knightsbridge, the world’s most prestigious department store.

The Toyota iQ-based Cygnet will go into production in 2011 at the company’s global headquarters in Gaydon and is expected to cost from £30,000.

Cygnet will be available to view at Harrods until Saturday 18th December with the car on sale now through Aston Martin’s European dealership network.
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Aston Martin Club Lounge in Singapore

The world’s first Aston Martin Club Lounge has just opened its doors. The club is located at The Prime Society in Singapore’s Dempsey Hill neighborhood.

Created by Ingrid Prasatya, the lounge features custom-made tables crafted out of authentic Aston Martin wheel-rims as well as large-format prints of different car models.

Specially mixed cocktails in martini glasses referencing Aston Martin are also named after the different cars.
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James Bond Aston Martin DB5 sells for $4.1 million

A US car enthusiast has bought James Bond’s famous Aston Martin car at auction in London for more than four million dollars.

The 1964 silver Aston Martin DB5 was driven by Sean Connery when he played the fictional British spy in the films “Goldfinger” (1964) and “Thunderball” (1965).

US collector Harry Yeaggy flew into Britain for Wednesday’s sale and outbid his rivals to buy the car for 2.6 million pounds (4.1 million dollars).
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