A renowned yacht designer has unveiled a new concept yacht based on the luxury vehicles of supercar maker Aston Martin.
The Aston Martin Voyage boat was inspired by Aston Martin vehicles such as the Vantage, Rapide, DBS and Virage and was unveiled last week.
De Basto, a Miami-based custom yacht designer, put together the concept as a way to test whether the car brand’s signature design could be transposed onto water.
The answer seems to be an emphatic yes, with the design clearly paying tribute to Aston Martin while absorbing the necessary nautical features.
The roof line, window shapes, front and rear lights, side ventilation, hood details and famous frontal grill are all design features of the car carried over to the boat.
Sadly, the model is very much a concept, and de Basto makes clear that although he has Aston Martin’s permission for the use of their name in the concept, it’s not intended for production or any commercialization.
However, with other brands such as Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and Lancia already lending their names to high-performance boats, perhaps Aston Martin will reconsider sometime soon?
There are many exclusive cars out there and then there are some REALLY exclusive cars. If you own one of the five following cars, chances are one of your buddies doesn’t have one too. All five qualify as supercars of course but like the Enzo (now completely unavailable from Ferrari but still on our list in case one comes up at auction), all of them will make you a motoring deity.
For its debut, Carlsson will be producing only 25 of this coach-built leviathan, which comes with the option of a €30,000 Smart car in matching color for the missus. The manufacturer calls it a Super-GT, and it houses a SL65 AMG engine that is practical enough for daily use. But when you demand it, this beautiful coupe can oblige with 753 hp, which helps it speed through the 100km/h mark in just 3.7 seconds.
At US$9.6 million, the Aston Martin Super Sport is one of the world’s most expensive super cars. Curiously, the company building it is Star Electric Cars France (SECF), designer of coach-built specialty vehicles that includes Rolls-Royce golf carts. For that money, one gets lightweight carbon fiber bodywork, scissor doors, Alcantara upholstery, a twin-turbo 5.4 liter V8 engine capable of producing around 900 hp, and some bragging rights to go.
The world’s fastest-rising economic superpower deserves a ride of its own, and that comes in the form of a limited production Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce. The China edition is limited to 10 numbered cars, offered only to the country’s top collectors. Touted to be faster and more powerful than the Murciélago LP 640, the car boasts a 6.5-liter V12 engine that helps it leap from zero to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 342 km/h.
Wiesmann’s new MF5 Roadster, which is limited to 55 units, is retro-cool at its most frosty, with its throwback drop-top, extendable rear wing, and white-and-red cloak. Under the hood is BMW’s 5.0-liter V10 engine, which produces 507 hp and hurtles towards 100km/h in 3.9 seconds.
A much coveted modern classic, the Ferrari Enzo heralded the advent of F1-style technology in a road car when it was launched in 2002. Designed by Ken Okuyama, the former Pininfarina head designer, its V12 engine is based on the V8 found in Maserati’s Quattroporte. Only 400 units were produced and the car, which was offered at a base price of US$670,000, now trades at around US$1million at auctions.
For the 50th anniversary of the iconic Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato, Aston Martin presents a modern interpretation of the collaboration between the two brands – the V12 Zagato. The racing debut of the V12 Zagato will be at the four hour VLN race at Nürburgring on 28th May with a view to two cars racing at the 24 hour race on 25/26 June. Soon after a production version of the car will see the light of day. The Aston Martin V12 Zagato will be shown for the first time at the Villa D’Este Concours on Saturday 21st May 2011.
After the excitement created around the Geneva Motor Show 2011, Aston Martin decided to make an important announcement. President of the British manufacturer, Ulrich Bez said in a recent interview that theAston Martin Lagonda brand will be relaunched and will offer a wide range of models.
Collaboration with Mercedes
The British are currently seeking financial support to sustain the project and a partner able to provide viable platforms and technologies. Referring to the need for funding, Bez said: “Mercedes needed a billion to revive the Maybach brand. We believe that the Lagonda can return to the market with lower costs than that.”
The first Aston Martin Lagonda model will be an SUV, inspired by the concept presented in 2008 at the Geneva Motor Show. The prototype unveiled then has the current structure based on Mercedes GL, which makes the solution of a partnership with the Germans in Stuttgart possible. A collaboration between the two parties can become viable if Aston Martin offers to helpMercedes in the future development of the Maybach models.
A SUV for the Russian roads
The idea of Aston Martin to launch an SUV under the protection of a dedicated luxury brand, came after the manufacturer has realized that its models can’t be conducted in countries with a disastrous infrastructure. Hence the need to have a Lagonda SUV, able to sell in emerging markets such as Russia and China.
Aston Martin communications director acknowledged that in the former Soviet Republic needed a car that can travel on poorly paved roads, able to cope with difficult winters. To win customers in these areas,Lagonda will offer a version of the armored SUV.
Ulrich Bez claims that the SUV price will be between 150,000 and 350,000 euro, which will give rise to a new segment of luxury 4×4 models, that only Bentley and his crossover would compete.
Differences between Aston Martin and Lagonda
President of the British manufacturer Aston Martin and the designer were not discouraged by the negative reactions showed the public, who criticized the design concept Lagonda, introduced three years ago. “The prototype was a reaction test. I tried to provoke discussion and see if people are willing to accept Lagondaas a new brand. People did not claimed that there shouldn’t be a Lagonda. They just expressed their desire to see a product of several different concept. Our studies show that 60% of the public surveyed believes thatthere should be Lagonda,” said Marek Reichman, Aston Martin chief designer.
Reichman also claimed that the SUV will be launched under the brand Lagonda independently, unconnected with the tradition and Aston Martin design. The designer then tried to summarize as simple differences between the two brands: “A Lagonda model has four doors, four seats and is mainly intended for travels.That’s why has all-wheel drive and can handle rough roads. An Aston Martin has the sole purpose just the pleasure of driving.“
Price: 150,000 and 350,000 euroArticle: Car News
Aston Martin and luxury mobile phone maker Mobiado have announced that they have teamed up to produce a collection of luxury mobile handsets.Their first concept phone is called CTP002. It is basically one big, transparent sapphire glass with two titanium edges on the left and right.This phone shares a special connection with the Aston Martin. It functions as a key that automatically unlocks the doors as owners approach the vehicle.FourSquare will show your current location as well as the location of your friends and nearby venues all integrated on a GPS map of the Aston Martin car display.Better control over safety deployments like airbag sequence, timing and seatbelt stiffening will be achieved with the accelerometer data being passed from the CPT002 to the car.Cameras in the vehicle may also be set to update FaceBook and Twitter with pictures, videos or information of passing cities and landmarks.The Mobiado CTP002 concept will be shown off at BaselWorld, the world watch and jewelry show in Switzerland. This is already one of my top 5 phones of the year!
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