Aston Martin Unveils New Performance Concept CarAt the official opening of Aston Martin's first ever dedicated design centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire, on Tuesday 11 December, Dr Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer, thrilled an audience of more than seven hundred VIP guests with a surprise unveiling of a stunning new 600bhp performance concept car; the V12 Vantage RS.
The V12 Vantage RS concept is based on Aston Martin's critically acclaimed V8 Vantage coupe, but the company's design and engineering team have fully exploited the design flexibility of their unique VH architecture and the motor sport development of their 6.0 litre V12 engine to create a dramatic and production feasible concept car focussed on extreme performance and dynamics.
In a speech to the assembled guests, Ulrich Bez said: "Over the last five years, we have established a reputation for presenting fully functional, feasible concept cars, and the V12 Vantage RS is no exception. We will listen with interest to feedback on this concept and, as ever, if there is sufficient demand then we will seriously consider a low volume production run in the near future with a price that will reflect the exclusivity of the car.
"With our dedicated production facilities, our own engine plant, our own unique vehicle architecture and now a dedicated design studio, we have the ideal framework to bring new models such as this to market and to further establish Aston Martin as the ultimate independent luxury sports car company."
Although the 600bhp power output of the V12 Vantage RS concept will be the focus of attention, just as significant is the level of weight reduction achieved by Aston Martin's engineering team. With a kerb weight of less than 1600kg, the RS concept underlines Aston Martin's continued commitment to intelligent use of materials and weight reduction as a means of achieving improved efficiency and performance. In common with the recently launched DBS, the bonnet and trunk lid are moulded in carbon fibre and the concept also adopts motor sport-inspired carbon ceramic brake discs.
The subtly aggressive exterior appearance is driven by function. The dramatic bonnet louvres extract air from the fully ducted cooling pack and the trunk lid features a deployable spoiler that rises automatically at high speeds to increase rear down force. The front bumper features cooling ducts for the carbon ceramic brakes and a carbon fibre splitter to balance down force.
Director of Design, Marek Reichman, commented: "Much of Aston Martin's recent success has come from the ability of our designers and engineers to work hand-in-hand to optimise form and function. Our new dedicated design centre will take this process to a new level and I am delighted that the V12 Vantage RS is the first car to stand on the turntable in the studio."
The 600bhp 6.0 litre engine featured in the V12 Vantage RS concept has benefited directly from the race development of this acclaimed power unit. It features a dry sump lubrication system, tuned length exhaust manifolds, forged pistons and steel con-rods, revised lift and duration camshafts and modified cylinder heads. Peak power is achieved at 6250rpm and peak torque of 690Nm is at 5000rpm.
With a power-to-weight ratio of over 375bhp per ton, the V12 Vantage RS concept is the fastest accelerating road car ever built by the company, capable of reaching 62mph (100km/h) from rest in 4.0 seconds and 100mph (160km/h) in just 8.5 seconds.
The unveiling of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS concept concludes a remarkable year of new product announcements for the British manufacturer. In the last twelve months the company has launched two of the most eagerly anticipated sports cars of the year - the DBS and Vantage Roadster - and announced details of the DB9 LM and V8 Vantage N400 special editions which celebrate the company's racing successes at Le Mans and the N?rburgring. All of these models now join the award-winning V8 Vantage, DB9 and DB9 Volante models in production at the company's Gaydon headquarters.
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Friday, December 25, 2009
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| RPMGO wishes everyone Happy Holidays! Posted: 24 Dec 2009 06:31 AM PST  Once again the winter holidays are here, and no matter what your faith is, it’s time be around those who mean the most to you. And for us at RPMGO, you readers are the most important. It’s been one heck of a year, filled with unpredictable things, but we fought through and things are bound to keep getting better and better. May you receive all your car-related gifts and continue to support us in the following year! From Vlad, Bobby and Andrey, we wish you a sincere “Happy Holidays!” Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
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- Video: Michael Schumacher officially signs with Mercedes Formula 1 team
- Video: Latest Arabian pass time? Drifting the new BMW 7 Series
- Mercedes-Benz to release new CLS in standard plus shooting brake body style at 2010 Paris Motor Show
- Chrysler to bring many Fiat 500 variants including electric one at Detroit Auto Show
- Audi now says its e-Tron concept generates 501.5 lb-ft of torque
- BMW announced Z4 GT3 track car with M3 V8 engine
- Ford and Geely announce that a deal for Volvo has been reached
- Clearer leaked images of Honda CR-Z hybrid come from new brochure
- Future hybrid Nissan GT-R to borrow technology from Infiniti Essence concept
- Toyota to release cheaper, track-oriented version of the FT-86
| Video: Michael Schumacher officially signs with Mercedes Formula 1 team Posted: 24 Dec 2009 12:31 AM PST  It’s official Formula 1 fans, whether you loved him or hated him, Michael Schumacher is returning to F1, and will be a part of the all-German team of Mercedes GP Petronas (formerly known as Brawn GP, the current champion team). The contract, which reportedly will earn Schumacher around $9.9 million in 2010, will extend until 2013, and depending on how things will be going and how the 41-year-old pilot feels, might stretch out even further.
Frankly, I think this is great news and will certainly draw even more attention to a 2010 F1 season which promises to be the most heated one yet. Also, we’ll be getting a true UK versus Germany battle, with Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton driving for McLaren and Schumacher with Nico Rosberg for Mercedes GP. Until the season starts however, hit the jump to see an exclusive interview of Schumacher with the BBC. Source: BBC Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Video: Latest Arabian pass time? Drifting the new BMW 7 Series Posted: 24 Dec 2009 12:09 AM PST  What do you get when you combine a luxury yet quite powerful limousine like the BMW 7 Series with the “craziness” of Arab thrill-seekers? A new video showcasing the powersliding/drifting capabilities of the Bavarian limousine of course! While you can’t actually call it drifting, as the drivers just jerk the steering wheel and hope everything turns out alright, it’s still an interesting sight to behold. Hit the jump to see just what rich Arabs do with the BMW 7 Series, which we also had a chance to test drive recently. Source: Automarket Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Mercedes-Benz to release new CLS in standard plus shooting brake body style at 2010 Paris Motor Show Posted: 23 Dec 2009 11:52 PM PST  Rumors were already circulating about the next generation of Mercedes-Benz’s four-door coupe model, the CLS, which might appear at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, but now a new tidbit of information has appeared, concerning the body variants which will be available at the beginning. It seems that not only will we see an already typical four-door coupe look, but also a shooting brake variant, which basically is just a new way of saying that it will have an estate-like form, presumably borrowed from the older ConceptFASCINATION model which previewed the newly released E Class. Bot don’t go thinking it will go for the rather stylish two-door variant shown above on the concept, as four doors, plus the back liftgate will most likely be included in the production edition. What do you think? Should the new CLS sport such a body style? Leave your comments below. Source: AutoInternationaal via Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Chrysler to bring many Fiat 500 variants including electric one at Detroit Auto Show Posted: 23 Dec 2009 11:36 PM PST  Chrysler and Fiat are definitely planning on hogging all the attention at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show next January, as rumors not only peg a rebadged Lancia Delta hatchback concept to appear, but also multiple versions of the hugely popular Fiat 500 city car, which will arrive soon enough in the US. Besides the Fiat 500C (that’s the convertible one) or the 500 Abarth high performance edition, the biggest surprise at the Chrysler booth will be an electric version of the Fiat 500. No word on what the electric concept will actually be, either just a mock-up or a fully-working model, but it will definitely grab the attention of many people. If all these new things won’t make you visit the Chrysler booth, then how about the fact that models like the Ferrari 458 Italia or the Maserati GranCabrio will be there, courtesy of Fiat? Either way, if you’re in the vicinity next January, the Detroit Auto Show can’t be missed. Source: Automotive News via Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Audi now says its e-Tron concept generates 501.5 lb-ft of torque Posted: 23 Dec 2009 11:20 PM PST  The Audi e-Tron concept is quite impressive all alone, previewing a very powerful all-electric model. But more impressive were the torque figures the company announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show where it unveiled the concept: a whopping 3,319.03 lb-ft (4,500 Nm). Seeing as how even the newest supercars like the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG achieve just 738 lb-ft, quite a few eyebrows were raised. After a bit of detective work, it seems that the torque rating was measured at the wheel, and not at the drive shaft, as is the industry standard. It then seemed that the actual figure was around 252 lb-ft. Now, it seems that Audi released a statement in which it clarifies the use of the huge number and reveals a “classic” torque rating for its model. It seems that 3,319 was used in order to truly convey the acceleration of the e-Tron, as the four electric motors made the torque available right from 0 rpm. But in case you want to actually know the rating, it seems that the four motors put out a combined 501.5 lb-ft, more than enough to throw you in your seat every time you touch the gas pedal. Source: GreenCarAdvisor via Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| BMW announced Z4 GT3 track car with M3 V8 engine Posted: 23 Dec 2009 11:05 PM PST  Great news for all the professional racing teams, as BMW has just announced that it will be releasing a special edition of its Z4 roadster, dubbed GT3, specifically targeted at racing competitions. What does this new model have that recommends it for such a goal? Why the massive 4.0-liter V8 engine from the M3, which can pump out around 480 HP, and, up until now, wasn’t even believed to fit into the smaller body of the Z4. The most powerful edition of the Z4 up until now was the sDrive35is model, which was recently unveiled and is pictured above. Teams which are interested in the new track car will find a wide array of systems which were already tested on the BMW M3 GT2 racing car, as well as a full set of customizations in compliance with competitions like the FIA GT3 or many 24-hour endurance racing championships. The price for such a model? A “measly” €298,000 (around $427,000). But while this prohibitive price does mean it is aimed at professional racing teams, this doesn’t stop fans of dreaming about a special, road-legal Z4 GTS edition, as the Bavarian company did release such a thing for the M3 model. Source: BMWBlog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Ford and Geely announce that a deal for Volvo has been reached Posted: 23 Dec 2009 07:42 AM PST  It seems Santa Claus has made one Swedish carmaker happy this holiday season, as Ford and Geely held a joint press conference and announced that a deal for Volvo has been reached, with the Chinese corporation, the largest privately owned carmaker in the Asian country, buying the company for an undisclosed amount from Ford. While the final paperwork is set to be signed in the first quarter of 2010, the two companies have revealed that there are no more hurdles to jump through, and assured everyone that the deal will take place as soon as legally possible, preventing anyone from thinking of what happened to the negotiations between GM and Koenigsegg for another Swedish brand, Saab. Geely might pay around $2 billion for Volvo, but no official word has been given. The sale, according to a Ford spokesman, “would ensure Volvo has the resources, including the capital investment, necessary to further strengthen the business and build its global franchise.” This is definitely great news for Volvo, which will continue its research in safety systems, but also for Geely which will access technology from both Volvo and Ford. What do you believe? Is it for the best? Share your thoughts below. Source: NYTimes Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Clearer leaked images of Honda CR-Z hybrid come from new brochure Posted: 23 Dec 2009 07:27 AM PST  Seriously, Honda needs to be more careful with its sales brochures, not that we mind, as these new, much clearer pics showcase the highly anticipated CR-Z hybrid hatchback coupe, which is set to appear next year on almost all worldwide markets. Not only does the exterior of the production model get previewed by these new scans, but also the interior, which was all but a mystery until now. It’s quite futuristic, but not as over the top as the concepts released up until now revealed. The last pre-production model will be presented at the Detroit Auto Show, and after that manufacturing will officially start.  For those of you who don’t know, the new CR-Z will be powered by a 1.5-liter gasoline engine developing 112 HP and 107 lb-ft of torque, coupled with a 12 HP and 57 lb-ft electric motor. While its expected performance won’t blow anyone away, it will still be pretty good for a hybrid. With the possibility of a Mugen-tuned edition, or special versions like a Type-R, things might get even better for eco-conscious power enthusiasts. Source: Temple of VTEC via Autoblog Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Future hybrid Nissan GT-R to borrow technology from Infiniti Essence concept Posted: 23 Dec 2009 07:08 AM PST  We reported some time ago about the high possibility that the next generation Nissan GT-R (that’s R36) will be a hybrid, as its hungry gasoline engine will be mated to an electric motor which will boost the fuel efficiency. Now, the guys at InsideLine have reportedly dug up a few new tidbits of information. It seems that the 160 HP electric motor, showcased on the Infiniti Essence concept in Geneva, will be used together with the current 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8, which is available on the R35 GT-R. It is also expected that Nissan engineers will throw in every weight saving tip they used on the current SpecV edition of the GT-R in order to balance the weight of the hybrid drivetrain. You should also know that this saved weight will come at a higher price than the current model, with rumors placing it over the $100,000 mark. Either way, a hybrid version of Nissan’s fabulous GT-R, with around 600 combined HP and a fuel efficiency of 25 to 30 mpg on the highway is quite attractive. What do you think? Drop a comment with your view on the possible hybrid Godzilla. Source: InsideLine Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Toyota to release cheaper, track-oriented version of the FT-86 Posted: 23 Dec 2009 06:53 AM PST  Many Toyota fans were quite eager to see the new FT-86 concept at the Tokyo Motor Show this year, as it heralded the return of the Japanese automaker onto the rear-wheel drive coupe market which saw cars like the Celica, Supra or the famous Corolla AE86 coming from Toyota many years ago. Further proof that Japanese carmaker is betting big on the upcoming model, developed in partnership with Subaru, is a new report which states that the company will release a special edition of the FT-86, only for track use. This special edition, coming around 2011 with the standard one, will be much cheaper, around $22,000, as opposed to the speculated base price of the regular coupe of $27,000. According to British magazine EVO, this track-oriented model should see performance brakes and suspension as well as increased performance from the Subaru four-cylinder boxer engine, which powers it. No other details were given, but given tradition its former RWD coupe models had, the FT-86 will most certainly handle great in drifting competitions. Source: EVO via Jalopnik Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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| Michael Schumacher reportedly signs with Mercedes for Formula 1 comeback Posted: 22 Dec 2009 11:32 PM PST  After hearing from Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo about his reported talk with seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher, in which he revealed that there is a very high possibility of coming back to the motorsport which made him famous, new reports indicate that he has already signed with the new Mercedes F1 team. Reports coming from German newspaper the Bild are revealing that he former champion has indeed signed with Mercedes, and will be the teammate of compatriot Nico Rosberg for the 2010 season. If it turns out to be true, it will be a major win for the Mercedes’ new team, formerly known as Brawn GP. This means that the 2010 season of Formula 1 will be one heck of a ride, and Schumacher won’t be greeted with welcome arms by young guns like Lewis Hamilton or the current F1 champ, Jenson Button. Stay tuned for more official details as they arrive. Source: BBC Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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| Volkswagen admits it is interested in WRC Posted: 22 Dec 2009 11:23 PM PST  After many years of seeing only a handful of manufacturers enter cars in its competition, the WRC (World Rally Championship), is now experiencing quite a boom of popularity, with rumors indicating that carmakers like Mini are preparing to get involved. Another company has also admitted interest, with Volkswagen’s motorsport boss, Kris Nissen, revealing that he has an interest in the rally competition, but there is a lot of work to be done if the company will go ahead and enter it. This confirms older rumors about the German company entering a Scirocco model into the WRC, but Nissen was quick to point out that other models, like the Golf or the Polo, also have rally potential.
So if Volkswagen will indeed join the WRC, it wants to bring a revolution with it. Although it is host to a fierce competition between Ford and Citroen, I believe that the rally championship needs new cars to provide some added thrills and attract new viewers. What do you believe? Should WRC change to embrace new manufacturers or should it just stay the same? Source: Autocar Post published on Rpmgo.com Related posts:
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
We are actual aflame Aston Martin already afresh will participate in Canary Wharf London Motorexpo and we are appreciative to affectation them and DBS V12 Vantage Volante aboriginal time in advanced of the British public, "said Managing Director Graeme Carver Motorexpo.
Machines that accept been upgraded to be the capital differentiator Vantage with its antecedent versions. V8 agent admeasurement is not changed. Only, the centralized anatomy at the advanced of the apparatus becomes beyond revised. So is the accession of anchor cooling arrangement and twin-water assimilation system.
The result, a monster 6.0-liter V12 able of spitting out adeptness in 6500 dk 510 rpm. The adeptness to access the best dispatch of 305 km per hour. In anchored conditions, the monster Dispatch 0-100 km / h in 4.2 seconds.
In accession to the alarming power, assembly Aston Martin V12 Vantage fabricated limited. Vehicles are alone produced one thousand units to ensure exclusivity users.
From the outside, V12 Vantage unsightly. The weight of the agent is absolutely heavy, 100 kg. To get around, anchored superringan abstracts and components. That includes carbon cilia brakes, 19-inch aluminum rim, additionally the anatomy of aluminum, magnesium alloy, and composites. Result, the V12 Vantage is alone 50 kg added than the V8 version.
Completing a alternation of DBS, New Volante is congenital with the appearance of the latest sports car, which offers a archetypal of an accessible roof and offers a adequate active experience. Volante's name agency a agent that sped like a light,
and activating performance, which is allotment of the appearance of this DBS Volante.
From the alpha of its development, Volante dirancangkan to chase the contour of a auto archetypal DBS, Volante area some actual from motorsport and aerospace industries, such as the bonnet, advanced wings, cossack lid fabricated of carbon fiber, which helps abate all-embracing agent weight.
Pengeremannya system, DBS Volante is already application carbon ceramics brakes. Roof top designs fabricated with motorize arrangement that can accessible and abutting the roof top of motorize, in aloof 14 seconds, with the blow of a button.
Behind the hood, Aston Martin DBS application the 6.0-liter agent V12 blazon able of bearing adeptness for 510 HP with a best torque of 570 Nm. While top speednya can ability 307 kilometers per hour and to biking from 0-100 kilometers per hour takes alone 4.3 seconds.
For the transmission, Volante girboks comes with a chiral manual and 6 dispatch automated chiral dispatch touchtronik 6. DBS Volante, which is a alternation of Aston Martin convertible to a 95-16 in this year, advised to board 4 people, able with a ample block and is acceptable for the young. As a agency of entertainment, DBS Volante is able with a arrangement of in-car ball BeoSound DBS Bang & Olufsens achievement and 13 speakers as accepted equipment.
