Your favourite Current Day Aston Martin...........

[Manik]

What is your favourtie car in Aston Martin's current line, based on looks and performance. My vote went to the DM9. It may have a fairly heavy curbweight coming in at 3770 but it's huge V12 makes up of the weight. What is you vote going towards?

Aston Martin DB7 GT

Price: $167,000
Miles Per Gallon: --/-- mpg
Curb Weight: 3968 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual/5 Speed Auto
Engine
Type: V12
Displacement: 5935 cc
Horsepower: 435 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 410 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline: 7000 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: 5.0 sec
0-100 mph: --.- sec
Quarter Mile: --.- sec @ --- mph
Skidpad: .--g
Top Speed: 185 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: --- ft
Slalom Speed: --.- mph

http://www.xwheels.net/samochody/astonmartin/2003_db7gt_01.jpg
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Aston Martin V12 Vanquish

Price: $228,000
Miles Per Gallon: 11/18 mpg
Curb Weight: 4099 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Engine
Type: V12
Displacement: 5935 cc
Horsepower: 460 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 400 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline: ---- rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: 4.4 sec
0-100 mph: 10.3 sec
Quarter Mile: 12.9 sec @ 115 mph
Skidpad: .91g
Top Speed: 190 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: 130 ft
Slalom Speed: 61.2 mph

http://www.plus4.freeserve.co.uk/amorg/v12vanq/amd020904.jpg
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Aston Martin DB9

Price: $161,350
Miles Per Gallon: 12/19 mpg
Curb Weight: 3770 lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual/6-Speed Auto
Engine
Type: V12
Displacement: 6000 cc
Horsepower: 444 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 420 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline: 6800 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: 4.5 sec
0-100 mph: 10.3 sec
Quarter Mile: 12.9 sec @ 112 mph
Skidpad: .96g
Top Speed: 186 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: --- ft
Slalom Speed: --.- mph

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f4/Aston.db9.coupe.300pix.jpg
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Aston Martin AM V8

Engine
Type: V8
Displacement cu in (cc): 262 (4300)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 380(283) / 7000
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 302(410) / 5000
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 235/45 ZR18 - 275/40 ZR18
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 172.5 × 79.6 × 49.4
Weight lb (kg): 3461 (1570)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 5.0
Top Speed mph (km/h): 175 (280)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.

http://www.automovilcenter.com/images/futurista-auto/Aston%20Martin%20AMV8.jpg
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Aston Martin DB AR1

Price: --- , ---
Miles Per Gallon: --/-- mpg
Curb Weight: ---- lbs
Layout: Front-Engine/RWD
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Engine
Type: V12
Displacement: 5935 cc
Horsepower: 435 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 410 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline: ---- rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: 4.9 sec
0-100 mph: --.- sec
Quarter Mile: --.- sec @ --- mph
Skidpad: .--g
Top Speed: 185 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: --- ft
Slalom Speed: --.- mph

http://www.jplv.net/car_photos/DB-AR1.jpg

[CdocZ]

DB9........its just.........the DB9!

[whiteballz]

DEFINATELY THE AMV8!!

the DB9 has its auto issues, and apparently feels heavyer and bigger then it is.

which is why i wouldnt want that car, the vanquish is a beautiful peice, but i think its got too much of a fan boy base now :( time to move on. not to mention the AMV8 is SEXXXXXY

[CdocZ]

DEFINATELY THE AMV8!!

the DB9 has its auto issues, and apparently feels heavyer and bigger then it is.

which is why i wouldnt want that car, the vanquish is a beautiful peice, but i think its got too much of a fan boy base now :( time to move on. not to mention the AMV8 is SEXXXXXY

Oh, I am just going by A) standard high quality Aston Martin, and if I had an Aston, I would be rich enough to pay for repairs and things like that. And B) The sheer LOOKS of the DB9. I like how it kind of has "hips", and a nice "top" too :p
The DB9 is one sexy beast!

[jcp123]

I'm split between the Vanquish Convertible and the DB7, both for looks.

[Manik]

I'm split between the Vanquish Convertible and the DB7, both for looks.

for looks huh, which car would you take for engine power and perofrmance? :confused:

[jcp123]

Doesn't matter. The level of performance in all of them are so high, it's above and beyond what I'd ever need (or in fact, what I really even want). Whichever one has the most midrange torque I guess?

[targa]

AMV8, it needs to be the new bond car...its makes me all warm inside

[ScionDriver]

AMV8. Its going to be phenominal.

[clutch-monkey]

AMV8. Its going to be phenominal.
0-60 in 5 sec isn't that great for a sports orientated car

[jcp123]

Eh, I consider anything under 6 to be damn fast. I think my Dad's car would do it in 5.5-6 seconds, and you can't tell me that's not scary enough. I'm still scared to let it wind all the way up.

[clutch-monkey]

Eh, I consider anything under 6 to be damn fast. I think my Dad's car would do it in 5.5-6 seconds, and you can't tell me that's not scary enough. I'm still scared to let it wind all the way up.

yes, but for the price...
i just thought it was supposed to be as fast/faster than porsche's etc

[jcp123]

You're dead right, but think of it this way: Astons are more of a gentlemen's car than Porsches, so it's not 100% about the performance either. Plus, the new AMV8 looks like it'll be the "baby Aston", and so it simply wouldn't do to have it outperforming the expensive ones!

[clutch-monkey]

hopefully they'll bring out a supercharged version

[jcp123]

That would be something...maybe even something like the last of the Aston Vantages, with the twin-supercharged V8. Talk about power - AND torque.

[Spastik_Roach]

I love the AR1, don't know why, and the coupe version, they're just both really unique and pretty looking cars. You can't beat the lines of the DB7 either IMO. The AMV8 has an incredible stance to it...argh I can't choose!

[drakkie]

DB7 Vantage ---> cos i know the owner of one, and i get to see it as often as i want ... :P

[RS6]

The DB9 at the end of the day. I also heard that a more powerful supercharged version of the AMV8 is supposed to be coming out later.

[d-quik]

hopefully they'll bring out a supercharged versionhopefully NOT.

<-----natural aspiration fan

[Matt]

I don't believe the DB AR1 is still available new...

[6'bore]

I voted for the Vanquish, it is the most manly and it has the best curves out of the lot

[Manik]

I don't believe the DB AR1 is still available new...

Oh I thought it was still production this year? :confused:

[SupraMan22]

DB9 deffinatly.

[Koenigsegg_CC]

Definatly the DB9, it's such an awesome car :D

[andy.muc]

Vanquish S or the AM V8.

[Ethermaster]

The DB9 it just has to be

A: Its quicker round a track than the Aston Martin Vanquish and just as quick as the Aston Martin Vanquish S.

B: Cheaper.

C: Looks better.

D: They are making a new Aston Martin DB9 Vantage. Which should be really quick.

E: It has a real gearbox not the silly F1 flappy one that is awfull and don't let you change gear when you want it to.

[Porsche ´77]

Why am I the only who has voted the ar1??? I´d rather the coupe, but it isn´t in the list

[QuattroMan]

here you you go more pics for you :)

[QuattroMan]

part 2 :D

[carlover]

The DB7 GT just because it looks so damn good. :)

[Manik]

here you you go more pics for you :)

Awesome photos Quattro, danm such a gorgeuous car! :D