H Aston Martin θα φέρει την V8 Vantage N430 και τις DB9 Carbon Black και White special editions στη Γενεύη

Η Aston Martin για την φετινή έκθεση της Γενεύης ετοίμασε τρεις ειδικές εκδόσεις που θα κοσμήσουν το περίπτερο της.

Η πρώτη είναι η V8 Vantage N430 και θα είναι διαθέσιμη τόσο σε coupe όσο και ανοιχτή και κάτω από το καπό της θα βρίσκεται ο γνωστός V8 4,7-λίτρων κινητήρας της εταιρίας με την απόδοση του να φτάσει τα 436 άλογα στις 7.300 σ.α.λ. και 490 Nm ροπής στις 5.000 σ.α.λ.

Τα 0-100 χλμ/ώρα τα κάνει σε 4,8 δευτ., ενώ η τελική του ταχύτητα φτάνει τα 305 χλμ/ώρα. Η κίνηση μεταφέρεται στον πίσω άξονα μέσω ένός 6-τάχυτου

σπορ χειροκίνητου κιβωτίου ή εναλλακτικά υπάρχει το 7-τάχυτο SportShift II με αυτοματοποιημένες αλλαγές σχέσεων.

Χρησιμοποιεί ανθρακονήματα και kevlar στα καθίσματα και οι σφυρήλατες ζάντες 19 ιντσών με ελαστικά Bridgestone Potenza RE050 διαστάσεων 245/40 εμπρός και 285/35 πίσω, εξοικονομούν σύνολο 20 κιλά από το βάρος του βρετανικού sportscar. Άλλες αλλαγές περιλαμβάνουν μαύρη μπροστινή μάσκα, νέα φωτιστικά σώματα εμπρός/πίσω μάτια και διάφορες άλλες στιλιστικές λεπτομέρειες. Στο εσωτερικό, όπως όλες οι N430 εκδόσεις, διαθέτει Alcantara, λογότυπα N430 στα καθίσματα, paddles από μαγνήσιο πτερύγια αλλαγής και carbon λεπτομέρειες, ενώ μπορείς να του τοποθετήσεις το ηχοσύστημα της Bang & Olufsen ισχύος 1.000 Watt. H τιμή της θα ξεκινάει £89.995 (€110.000), με τις παραδόσεις να ορίζονται για τον προσεχή Σεπτέμβρη.

Οι DB9 Carbon Black και Carbon White ειδικές εκδόσεις, όπως καταλαβαίνεις και από το όνομα τους θα διαθέτουν σκουρόχρωμες και ανοιχτόχρωμες επενδύσεις με αρκετά carbon λεπτομέρειες.

Μηχανικά δεν αλλάζει κάτι και κάτω από το μακρύ καπό θα υπάρχει ο 6-λιτρος V12 κινητήρας απόδοσης 517 ίππων και 620 Nm ροπής, με τη τιμή των εκδόσεων να ανακοινώνεται στους υποψήφιους πελάτες κατόπιν αιτήσεως.

Μπορείς να διαβάσεις τα πλήρη τεχνικά χαρακτηριστικά και εξοπλισμό των αυτοκινήτων στο Δελτίο Τύπου που ακολουθεί.

[Πηγή: Aston Martin]

Δελτίο Τύπου

ASTON MARTIN UNVEILS TWO EXCLUSIVE NEW SPECIAL EDITIONS AT GENEVA

Striking V8 Vantage N430 builds on heritage of successful ‘N’ carsBold new styling options derive from N430’s clear sporting pedigreeDebut of dramatic DB9 Carbon Black and Carbon White

Aston Martin is unveiling two exclusive new special editions at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show.

The great British sports car marque, now in its 101st year, is debuting a bold addition to its iconic V8 Vantage range as well as dramatic new special editions of the timeless DB9.

Building on the appeal of the sports-focused Vantage range, and enhancing the enduring allure of Aston Martin’s seminal GT, the DB9, the new models deliver eye-catching looks and classic elegance.

V8 Vantage N430: race breeding, sports styling

Pure, unadulterated fun is what lies at the heart of the new V8 Vantage N430. Honed on the track to excel on the road, N430 – available in Coupe or Roadster form – boasts a power hike to 436 PS at 7,300 rpm that brings its output up to that of the spirited V8 Vantage S.

Ian Minards, Director of Product Development at Aston Martin, said of the new car: “N430 is all about bringing track-honed excitement to the road in an accessible, emotionally engaging, and authentically ‘analogue’ way.

“The dynamic exhilaration of Vantage is the perfect complement to the eye-catching looks of the N430.”

Ally that inherent dynamic capability to lightweight and sporting-biased features as standard such as carbon fibre and Kevlar® seats and ten-spoke forged alloy wheels in a new graphite painted finish – together yielding a weight saving of 20 kg – and it’s clear that the GT4-inspired N430 has been created to deliver exceptional performance with a club sport ethos.

No surprise, then, that the new V8 Vantage N430 is capable of 190 mph, with a 0-60 mph time that drops to 4.6 seconds.

That power feeds the rear wheels through a sporty six-speed manual gearbox; with the option of a close-ratio seven-speed Sportshift™II automated manual transmission with short final-drive ratio for those demanding the most driver-focused yet involving set-up.

N430’s front mid-mounted, 4.7-litre, all-alloy, quad overhead cam, dry-sumped V8 engine is complemented by a rousing sports exhaust, aerodynamics honed through numerous wins in GT racing and a competition-derived braking system.

The compact proportions and inherent balance of the Vantage design are supported by a carefully calibrated sports suspension tune and quick-ratio steering rack that rewards the true enthusiast driver on road, and on track.

Countless hours testing at circuits around the globe, including the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife which is home to a dedicated Aston Martin Test Centre, have delivered a machine truly worthy to join Aston Martin’s family of ‘N’ cars.

Styled to evoke thoughts of the track, N430 celebrates Aston Martin’s sporting heritage and motorsport success.

A purposeful package of dark-themed exterior details – graphite painted forged alloy wheels alongside black front grille, headlamp bezels, exterior meshes, side window surrounds and textured tailpipe finishers and clear rear lamps with black surrounds convey the appropriate air of menace and excitement.

This neatly offsets the eye-catching liveries with optional club sports graphics packs – inspired in part by the exceptional CC100 Speedster concept and nodding to Aston Martin’s most famous motorsport triumph, the DBR1 – that leave no doubt to the car’s identity or character.

Inside, as out, N430’s sporting associations are unmistakable with new interior features and materials such as machined carbon sill plaques, N430 seat logos, black magnesium paddle-shifts or carbon fibre gearshift surround; contemporary driver instrument panel; black anodised rotaries; leather steering wheel with contrasting on-centre stitch feature (or Alcantara with matching stitch); seat and door inserts in technical PlissèAlcantara – indented leather on Roadster models – and unique seat trim patterns.

Additional complementary features from the Vantage range as standard include a carbon fibre facia trim, Piano Black interior trim, black anodised tread plates and black pedals.

Finally, new and special features underpin the fun and sporting personality of N430 and demonstrate Aston Martin’s ability to create products which sit apart from the mainstream. Optional features available to N430 customers include a state-of-the-art 1000W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower®technology. It features distinctive speaker grille and lens detailing to enhance its visual as well as audio appeal.

Priced from £89,995 RRP, first deliveries of the new N430 are expected to begin in September this year.

DB9 Carbon Black & Carbon White

The Aston Martin DB9 family grows at Geneva with the arrival of the DB9 Carbon Black and Carbon White special editions.

Style and visual drama are the special editions hallmarks as they perfectly emphasise the timeless GT’s sporting nature.

The new Carbon Black accentuates the 183 mph DB9’s 6.0-litre V12 potential through a strong dark theme underpinned by a unique combination of lightweight carbon fibre features. Meanwhile, the contemporary Carbon White special edition creates a dramatic visual effect with the carbon fibre and dark elements contrasting strongly against the Stratus White paint and accented caliper colour.

Striking exterior additions for both Carbon Black and Carbon White editions include carbon fibre side strakes and black window surrounds reinforcing the powerful visual themes.

Inside, a strong black styling theme with a choice of accent colours in line with the caliper shade showcases carbon fibre details and new black hardware. Bespoke sill plaques with the Carbon Black or Carbon White logo, communicate the cars’ rarity, too.

Of course the styling changes don’t alter the DB9’s inherent grand touring capabilities, qualities that make it the world’s most admired and desired GT.

Today’s DB9 features the modern AM11 V12 engine which uses ‘Gen4’ VH architecture and hardware, tuned to suit the character of a classic GT. The result is an engine with effortless torque of up to 620 Nm and peak power of 517 PS.

Prices for the special edition DB9 Carbon Black and Carbon White models are available on application at any of Aston Martin’s 147 dealers.

Aston Martin Design Director Marek Reichman explained: “The classic DB9 Carbon Black and daring DB9 Carbon White special editions give this timeless GT a fresh and highly desirable new appearance.

“Meanwhile, the exciting details that define N430 should leave no one in any doubt about the car’s motorsport roots. Bold graphic treatments and the option of vivid colour combinations conjure up clear visual echoes of the race circuit.”

Aston Martin can be found at stand number 5253 in Hall 5 at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, once again taking place at the Palexpo complex. The marque will be showcasing eight cars at this year’s show, with examples of the new V8 Vantage N430 and DB9 Carbon Black sitting alongside other current models including the Rapide S four-door sports car and new Vanquish Volante.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430 specification

Body

Two-seat, two-door Coupe or soft-cover convertible top body styleExtruded bonded aluminium VH body structureAluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel bodyExtruded aluminium door side-impact beamsHalogen projector headlamps (main beam)High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam)LED rear lamps

Engine

All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 32-valve 4735 cc V8Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel driveFully catalysed stainless steel Sports exhaust system with active bypass valvesCompression ratio 11.3:1Max power: 321 kW (436 PS/430 bhp) at 7300 rpmMax torque: 490 Nm (361 lb ft) at 5000 rpmAcceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.8 secondsMax speed: 305 km/h (190 mph)Fuel economy (Sportshift ll)6:Urban – 14.7mpg, Extra Urban – 30.4mpg, Combined – 21.9mpgCO2 emissions (Sportshift ll)6:299g/kmFuel economy (manual): Urban – 14.4mpg, Extra Urban – 27.2mpg, Combined – 20.5mpgCO2 emissions (manual): 321g/km

Transmission

Rear mid-mounted ‘Sportshift ll’6 seven-speed automated manual transmission with black magnesium paddleshifts or six-speed manual transmission with carbon-fibre gearshift surroundAlloy torque tube with carbon-fibre propeller shaftLimited-slip differentialFinal-drive ratio 4.182:1 (Sportshift ll) 6 or 3.91:1 (manual)

Wheels and Tyres

Front: 8.5J x 19“ Bridgestone Potenza RE050 245/40 ZR19Rear: 10J x 19” Bridgestone Potenza RE050 285/35 ZR19

Steering

Rack and pinion, power-assisted steering, 2.62 turns lock-to-lockColumn tilt and reach adjustmentSteering rack with 15:1 ratio

Suspension

Sports suspensionFront: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampersRear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers

Brakes

Front: Ventilated and grooved two-piece floating discs, 380mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipersRear: Ventilated and grooved steel discs, 330mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipersDynamic Stability Control (DSC) with track modeAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)Positive Torque Control (PTC)Traction control (TC)

Dimensions

Length:4385mm(inc. front number plate plinth)Wheelbase:2600mmWidth:2022mm (inc. mirrors)Fuel tank capacity:80 litres(17.6 UK gal/21.1 US gal)Height:1260mm (Coupe)1270mm (Roadster)Weight:1610 kg (Coupe)1690kg (Roadster)

Standard specification

Standard exterior specification

A selection of 5 exterior liveries:Alloro GreenJet BlackSkyfall SilverMariana BlueSpeedway White“S” side sills10-spoke forged alloy graphite painted wheelsChoice of brake caliper finish: Yellow, Black, Silver or RedBlack vaned front grilleBlack bonnet and side strake meshesBlack headlamp bezels1Black side window trim surroundBlack textured tailpipe finisherClear rear lamps with black surround“N430” tailgate badgeSpecial edition engine bay inspection plaque

Standard interior specification

Black or Grey interior theme with a choice of accent colour: Yellow, Black, Silver or RedObsidian Black or Argento Grey full-grain leather interiorDoor and seat inserts in Plissé Alcantara® (Coupe only) or indented leather (all models)Carbon-Fibre facia trimPiano Black interior trimBlack anodised centre console rotary controlsPure Black Alcantara® steering wheel with matching stitch (Coupe only) or leather steering wheel with contrasting on-centre stitch (all models)Electrically adjustable Carbon-Fibre and Kevlar® lightweight seats2 or Sports seats with side airbagsDual-stage driver/passenger front airbagsPowerfold exterior heated mirrorsHeated rear screenAutomatic temperature controlOrganic Electroluminescent (OEL) displaysTrip computerRear parking sensorsTyre pressure monitoringAlarm and immobiliserRemote control central door locking and boot releaseGlass ECUAston Martin Tracking by Cobra3,4 (UK only)LED map reading lightsBlack anodised tread plates with machined carbon special edition sill plaqueEmbroidered ‘N430’ seat logo

In-car entertainment

160W Aston Martin audio system with six-CD autochangerIntegrated Apple iPod® connector5USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility

Exterior options

ClubSport Graphics Pack: bespoke painted graphics comprising lipstick, mirror caps, A-pillar/cantrail (Coupe only) and rear diffuser blade offered in the following colours for each exterior livery (standard in UK only)Yellow with Alloro Green paintworkGrey with Jet Black paintworkWhite with Skyfall Silver paintworkRed with Mariana Blue paintworkRed with Speedway White paintworkComfort suspension (Coupe only)Carbon-Fibre front splitter and rear diffuserCarbon-Fibre side strakesCarbon-Fibre mirror capsCarbon-Fibre rear lamp infillsRear parking assist cameraFront parking sensors

Interior options

‘Sportshift II’6 seven-speed automated manual transmission with 4.182:1 final-drive ratio and black magnesium paddleshifts with accent colourHeated seats7Memory seats and exterior mirrors (three positions)8Passenger seat with ISO FIX (fixed height)1700 W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with Dolby® Pro Logic II®1000 W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower® technology featuring black anodised speaker grilles and ALT lenses with accent featureSatellite navigation system1Cruise control1Bluetooth® telephone preparation1Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror1Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror with garage door opener1Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor)Carbon-Fibre door grabsGlass switchesSecond glass ECUAston Martin Tracking by Cobra1,3,4First aid kit1Ashtray and cigar lighterBoot-mounted umbrellaWind deflector (Roadster only)Deletion of ‘N430’ seat embroideryAston Martin wings seat embroidery7Black leather ECU pouch

1 Not available in all markets.2 Does not include side airbags or passenger airbag cut-off switch.3 Complies with UK Thatcham Category 5 requirements. Excludes subscription. Standard in UK.4 Cobra is a registered trademark of Cobra Automotive Technologies SpA.5 iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.6 ‘Sportshift’ trademark is used under licence from Prodrive (Holdings) Ltd.7 Not available with lightweight seats.8 Standard with lightweight seats.

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Aston Martin DB9 Carbon Black & White specification

Body

Two-door Coupe or Volante body style with 2+2 seatingExtruded bonded aluminium VH structureAluminium and composite body panelsExtruded aluminium door side-impact beamsSingle bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED side lights and direction indicatorsClear LED rear lamps

Engine

All-alloy, independent quad variable camshaft timing, 48-valve, 5,935 cc V12Compression ratio 11.0:1Front-mid mounted engine, rear-wheel driveFully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valvesMax power: 517 PS (510 bhp) at 6,500 rpmMax torque: 620 Nm (457 lb ft) at 5,500 rpmAcceleration:0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.6 secondsMax speed: 295 km/h (183 mph)Fuel economy: Urban – 13.1, Extra-Urban – 28.3, Combined – 19.8CO2 emissions: 333g/km

Transmission

Rear mid-mounted ‘Touchtronic ll’ six-speed transmission with electronic shift-by-wire control systemAlloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaftLimited-slip differentialFinal drive ratio 3.46:1

Wheels and Tyres

Front: 8.5J x 20’’ Pirelli P Zero 245/35 ZR20Rear: 11J x 20’’ Pirelli P Zero 295/30 ZR20

Steering

Rack and pinion, servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock-to-lock. Column tilt and reach adjustment

Suspension

Lightweight aluminium front subframe with hollow castingsFront: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampersRear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampersThree-stage adjustable Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Normal, Sport and Track modes

Brakes

Front: ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398 mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipersRear: ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360 mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipersDynamic Stability Control (DSC) with track modeAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)Traction control (TC)

Dimensions

Length:4720mm(inc. front number plate plinth)Wheelbase:2470mmWidth:2061mm (inc. mirrors)Fuel tank capacity:78 litres(17.2 Imp.galls, 20.6 US galls)Height:1282mmWeight:1785 kg

Standard specification

Standard exterior specification

‘Carbon Black ll’ (Carbon Black) or ‘Stratus White’ (Carbon White) exterior paint colour only20” forged 10-spoke Satin Black diamond turned wheelsCarbon exterior pack (splitter, diffuser, mirror caps and arms)Carbon fibre side strakeBlack meshes (front bumper and side strake)Black window surroundGraphitic tailpipeSilver bonnet louvresBrake caliper colours – Black, grey, red or yellow (No cost option)

Standard interior specification

‘Obsidian Black’ – Full-Grain Leather InteriorBlack or ‘match to’ caliper colour stitchingWarm charcoal seatbeltsBlack or ‘match to’ caliper colour headrest stitching (DB9 or Aston Martin Wings)Carbon fibre facia trimCarbon fibre door pulls with black handlesMachine forged carbon fibre sill plaques with Carbon Black/White logoBlack leather Sports Steering WheelBlack paddles with Black or ‘match to’ caliper leather tipsBlack centre console rotariesBlack pedalsPiano Black air vent surroundsPiano Black horseshoe and centre plateBlack side sill treadplatesBlack rokona headlining – Volante onlyBlack or ‘match to’ caliper headliner stitchingBlack carpet with Black or ‘match to’ caliper binding colourElectrically Adjustable Sports SeatsHeated Front SeatsMemory Seats and Exterior Mirrors (Three Positions)Powerfold Exterior Heated Mirrorseated Rear ScreenAutomatic Temperature ControlOrganic Electroluminescent (OEL) DisplaysTrip ComputerCruise ControlBluetooth Telephone PreparationSatellite Navigation SystemAuto-Dimming Interior Rear-View MirrorFront and Rear Parking SensorsTyre Pressure Monitoring SystemAlarm and ImmobiliserRemote-Control Central Door Locking and Boot ReleaseGlass ECUTracking Device – UK only3LED Map-Reading LightsBoot-Mounted UmbrellaLamy Pen and Pen Holder

In-car entertainment

700W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with ‘Dolby Pro Logic ll’ including 6-CD AutochangerIntegrated Apple iPod ConnectorUSB Connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Audio (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) Audio File Compatibility3.5mm Auxiliary Input Socket

Options

Leather headlining (Coupe only)De-badgeDelete Parking sensorsCarbon Fibre Door HandlesHigh spec alarmCarbon Fibre PaddleshiftAlcantara steering wheel (Coupe only)Reversing Camera1B&O 1000W Sound SystemGarage Door OpenerSecond Glass keyCarbon Fibre Lightweight seat1,2Trinket StowageFirst Aid Kit

1 Not available in all markets.2 Does not include side airbags or passenger airbag cut-off switch.3 Complies with UK Thatcham Category 5 requirements. Excludes subscription. Standard in UK.