Aston Martin has reportedly hinted that it will start producing an SUV. It is said that the new big Aston will come with a range of petrol and hybrid options but more interestingly, the latter is rumored to be good for 700 horsepower (522 kW). It is reported that the 700 hp hybrid will consist of Mercedes-AMG’s 4.0-litre biturbo V8 that fires around 500 hp (373 kW). Alongside the internal combustion engine will sit an electric motor that pushes the car’s combined power output to 700 horses. Related Posts Aston Martin DB11 Is Hotter, Faster And Louder With The AMR… May 14, 2018 Lagonda All-Electric SUV Teased Ahead Of 2021 Arrival May 9, 2018 The SUV was initially designed to be Aston’s debut in the game of EVs, but thanks to the revival of the Lagonda brand and its new aspirations to go electric, the car will pack a hybrid setup and wear the Varekai badge. “We have the capability to do an EV, but the plan right now is … [Read more...] about Aston Martin Rumored To Produce A 700 HP (522 kW) Hybrid SUV
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Aston Martin Confirms The Lagonda Vision SUV
Aston Martin / Concept Cars / News By Andrew Nabors May 9, 2018 Shares 24 Facebook LinkedIn Tweet Google+ Pin StumbleUpon Reddit Email If you have been torn over which luxury SUV is right for you, Aston Martin is about to shake up the market. Announced in a press release this morning, Lagonda has returned in the form of a high-performance 4×4 SUV. The brand was founded by American-born Wilber Gunn in 1906, and it was merged with Aston Martin in 1947.Related Cars For SaleAll Aston Martins for SaleDB9DBSOne-77RapideVanquishVulcanSell Your Exotic Car with duPont REGISTRYIt will be a production version of the battery-powered Vision Concept shown at the Geneva auto show. The emission-free nature takes clear aim at Jaguar’s I-Pace. Aston Martin CEO Dr. Andy Palmer had this to say: “In reviving one of the most iconic names in motoring we have created a unique opportunity.One that allows us to cast aside an inherited 20th-century … [Read more...] about Aston Martin Confirms The Lagonda Vision SUV
2018 Aston Martin Rapide AMR spy shots and video
It's hard to believe it's been almost a decade since the Aston Martin Rapide went on sale, as even to this day the sexy fastback sedan remains one of the best looking four-door cars on the market. The Rapide is on its way out, however, and there aren't any plans for a direct successor since Aston Martin is handing responsibility for sedans over to its revived Lagonda sub-brand. To ensure the Rapide is sent off in style, the British firm has a couple of things in store for fans. One will be an electric version of the car due next year and the other will be a high-performance version wearing an AMR badge. A prototype for the latter was spotted testing recently at the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track's surrounding roads. AMR, whose initials reference the Aston Martin Racing motorsport division, is the new performance sub-brand of Aston Martin, a bit like what Black Series is to Mercedes-AMG. The cars come in standard AMR guise and track-focused AMR Pro, with the … [Read more...] about 2018 Aston Martin Rapide AMR spy shots and video
Aston Martin Confirms New Rapide EV
Tweet TweetIn just a decade from now, the auto industry we see today will be completely changed and different, with most of world`s potent cars shifting from conventional power to all electric systems. This process has already begun, with different carmakers already transforming their conventional models into genuine electric vehicles. Let`s take for instance Volkswagen Group which has already confirmed the arrival of the all-new EV Phaeton. The same philosophy seems to have been adopted by Aston Martin, also announcing that the replacement of the Rapide will be completely electric. Speaking of which, Dr. Andy Palmer, CEO at Aston Martin, has declared to Motoring magazine: “So obviously there`s a platform for the electric Rapide, so it has life in front of it, but the Rapide as you see today is also going to be replaced by the DBX on one hand and the Lagonda on the other.” This means that we are expecting the new Rapide by 2020 with the Lagonda`s electric platform, … [Read more...] about Aston Martin Confirms New Rapide EV
2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera spy shots and video
Aston Martin has just unveiled its redesigned Vantage, and the next model in the automaker’s ambitious Second Century plan is a replacement for the Vanquish, prototypes for which are shown here. However, the car won't be called a Vanquish as earlier thought. Instead, it will be called a DBS Superleggera. The new name, along with a June 2018 reveal date, was confirmed by Aston Martin last month. Although the various testers look like the DB11, a closer inspection reveals a larger grille, a shorter hood, unique lights front and rear, and a more upright tail. The DBS Superleggera also sits much lower than the DB11, and its wheels are a size up on the DB11’s 20-inch set. At the rear, quad-exhaust tips replace the DB11's dual-tip design. Under the carbon fiber skin is Aston Martin’s latest bonded and extruded aluminum platform that debuted in the DB11 and has since appeared in the Vantage. In the DBS Superleggera, expect modifications to suit the super GT's more … [Read more...] about 2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera spy shots and video
Aston Martin revives DBS name for Vanquish replacement
Aston Martin's upcoming super grand tourer to replace the Vanquish won't be called a Vanquish as previously thought. The automaker confirmed Wednesday the car will revive the DBS name when it makes its debut in June. But it will also include Superleggera this time, a name normally associated with hot Italian models. Aston Martin also has a history with the name due to its earlier work with Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera, which helped Aston Martin craft a handful of “super light” models, the first being the legendary DB4 of the 1960s. 2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-MedienEnlarge Photo The fact that the Vanquish replacement will be called a DBS Superleggera also provides a hint as to what can be expected of this upcoming model. The body will likely be made almost entirely from carbon fiber to keep weight to a minimum, and further weight savings should come by having a footprint that's actually smaller than that of … [Read more...] about Aston Martin revives DBS name for Vanquish replacement
2018 Aston Martin Rapide AMR spy shots
It's hard to believe it's been almost a decade since the Aston Martin Rapide went on sale, as even to this day the sexy, fastback sedan remains one of the best looking four-door cars on the market. The Rapide is on its way out, however, and there aren't any plans for a direct successor since Aston Martin is handing responsibility for sedans over to its revived Lagonda sub-brand. To ensure the Rapide is sent off in style, the British firm has a couple of things in store for fans. One will be an electric version of the car due next year and the other will be a high-performance version wearing an AMR badge. A prototype for the latter was spotted testing this week at the Nürburgring and on some of the German race track's surrounding roads. 2018 Aston Martin Rapide AMR spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-MedienEnlarge Photo AMR, whose initials reference the Aston Martin Racing motorsport division, is the new performance sub-brand of Aston Martin, a bit like what Black Series is to … [Read more...] about 2018 Aston Martin Rapide AMR spy shots
Aston Martin Reportedly Hiring Banks To Float $6b IPO
Aston Martin looks to be getting closer to floating an initial public offering on the stock exchange. The British automaker has been rumored to be pursuing an IPO for the past few years. But now Reuters reports that it’s preparing to hire three major banking firms to handle the initiative, indicating that the move could be coming up soon. The capital raised by an IPO would ostensibly help the company fund major investments it has under way. For one, it’s building a new factory in Wales. That’s where it will build the new DBX crossover (or whatever it’s ultimately called). For another, it’s preparing to relaunch the Lagonda brand as a high-end electric vehicle manufacturer, delving into new territory for the automaker. It’s also contemplating a venture into Formula One as an engine supplier, likely for its close partner Red Bull Racing. These in addition to the rollout of new models to replace its aging lineup. It recently introduced the new DB11 and … [Read more...] about Aston Martin Reportedly Hiring Banks To Float $6b IPO
Aston Martin SUV will no longer offer electric powertrain
Aston Martin has dropped plans for an electric version of its upcoming SUV, which the automaker first previewed in 2015 with the electric DBX concept car. The information was revealed to Automotive News by Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer in an interview published Friday. Originally, the SUV was meant to arrive with conventional engines and then add an electric option. A hybrid option is still likely to follow, given Aston Martin's desire to offer electrification across its lineup, though don't expect a plug-in hybrid, or a diesel for that matter. In his interview with Automotive News, Palmer said he didn't like plug-in hybrids due to the complexity and cost of having two power sources in a single vehicle, explaining that the tech was simply a “stepping stone” to pure electric powertrains, which he sees as the future. He also said that diesel was ultimately “dead.” Aston Martin hasn't given up on its electric plans, however. The British brand will still launch the … [Read more...] about Aston Martin SUV will no longer offer electric powertrain
Aston Martin Lagonda change direction
Tweet TweetAston Martin has just gained my total respect. That might not seem to be news worthy but trust me, it is. First of all, I’m a difficult guy to please and secondly the reason for which they’ve ingratiated themselves to me is that they’ve done something manufacturers incredibly rarely do. What they’ve done is scrapped that Crossover thing they have been showboating here and there since the 2009 Geneva Motor show from the Lagonda part of the Aston Martin brand and rightly so as it truly was an affront to the great badge that AML is. They will be turning the Aston Martin Rapide into a proper four door saloon instead of the awkward four door coupe with room in the back for some teenagers perhaps. According to various sources the development of this new proper four door Aston will pretty much take on as much as four years which isn’t that much in terms of car development but it is a serious issue for those who were hoping to hitch a ride at least in … [Read more...] about Aston Martin Lagonda change direction