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July 3rd, 2008 — Aston Martin, Car reviews
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster gives an experience of unbeatable pleasure with its great new technology and design. This is a sports car which is made to give the driver and passenger an extra thrill on the road because of its perfection. This sports car has elegant looks combined with a classic design and the modern day package. The interiors are made of the best quality materials and are hand trimmed. This is a two passenger, two door convertible which is only available in the Base trim. It is fitted with manual transmission of 6 speeds and has a standard overdrive. The engine is a 380 horse power one which can attain 27 mpg while driving on the highway and 13 mpg on a city drive. The sports car of 2008 is carried over from 2007.
The interiors and seats
Upholstered in plush leather, the seats offer great comfort while driving or traveling in this sleek sports vehicle with its adjustable bucket seats which have options for reclining and adjusting of heights according to the comfort of the passenger. The driver’s and passenger’s seats are powered.
The interiors are designed for elegance and driving comfort with the steering wheel covered in leather like the dash board, shift knobs, doors and center console. The vehicle has an automatic climate control for air conditioning, ventilation and heating.
The cargo and Storage
For the size of the vehicle there is plenty of storage space which makes it comfortable to carry a sufficient amount of stuff with the storage on the floor which is covered, a glovebox, storage which is door mounted and cupholders.
Safety equipment fitted on this sports car
There has been a lot of concern and thought given to the safety of the passengers with the kind of safety equipment which is fitted on this vehicle. It is fitted with front pretensioners, door beams for the side guards, sensors for disconnecting the battery if there is a crash, deployment at a dual stage for the driver and passenger airbags, 3 point seat belts for the front outboard, safety roll bat which is concealed, ultrasonic sensors for the electronic rear parking aid and airbags which are mounted on the seats in front.
For vehicle security there are anti theft locks which this vehicle is equipped with like the door locks and engine immobilizer which have a security system and alarm.
Equipment for entertainment
This sports car has classic entertainment equipment fitted on it like an in glass antenna for the radio, MP3/WMA player, CD changer with a 6 disc capacity and a 160 watts AM/FM radio with an input jack for auxiliary audio.
The soft convertible top is removable and is a power one.
Technical Specifications
Standard Engine: 4.3L V8
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Cylinders: 8
Horsepower @ RPM: 380@7000
Torque @ RPM: 302@5000 (foot-lbs)
Warranty terms
The warranty for a new car is valid for 24 months. The parts which are defective or have something wrong in the mechanism, which comes under defects from the manufacturer can be changed by authorized persons free of cost.
July 2nd, 2008 — Aston Martin, Car reviews
A sports car which is hand built by a British manufacturer, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the most agile and the leanest car among the models made by this organization. This is a luxury sports coupe which can accommodate 2 passenger and is a 2 door model. This 2008 model is available in just one trim which is the Base.
Upon introduction, the V8 Vantage Coupe is equipped with a standard 4.3-liter, V8, 380-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. This V8 coupe is 2007 carryover.
The seating and storage of this Vantage Coupe
The seats of this Vantage Coupe are upholstered in leather and the front bucket type seats have integral headrests and seat heights which are adjustable; the front passenger and the driver seat are power seats.
The cargo and storage space is located at floor level and has a covered console, a glove box, storage which is door mounted in front and a cup holder in the front.
Safety equipment
This vantage coupe is equipped with safety equipment for the safe travel of the driver and passenger. This consists of front pretensioners, door beams on the side guards, a crash sensor which disconnects the battery, dual deployment in different stages for the passenger and driver airbag, 3 point seat belts in the front outboard, ultrasonic sensors for the electronic parking aid in the rear and air bags which are seat mounted in the front side.
Vehicle security is taken care of with door locks which are powered and the coupe is fitted with anti theft engine immobilizer and alarm.
Equipment for navigation, communication and entertainment
The equipment for these features are the radio antenna, MP3/WMA player, a CD changer for 6 discs, a 160 watt AM/FM radio and an auxiliary input type jack.
There is automatic climate control for air conditioning, ventilation and heating of the vehicle.The steering wheel is covered with leather, the passenger cabin is carpeted and an Alcantara ® which is located on the headliner.
Special functions for the windows and wipers
The wipers for the windshields are intermittent; the mirrors are dual vanity, dual sunvisors, the exterior rear view mirrors are power adjustable and dual color; the windows are powered; there is a rear glass window and a defroster for the rear window.
The exterior finish of the paint and design
There is an air dam in the rear and the front and bumpers on the rear and front which are body colored with a rear spoiler.
Technical Specs
Standard Engine: 4.3L V8
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Cylinders: 8
Horsepower @ RPM: 380@7000
Torque @ RPM: 302@5000 (foot-lbs)
Warranty terms of the vehicle
The terms of a new car are valid for the warranty with repairs and change of parts being carried out only by approved agents and franchises. These are the organizations which will be permitted to replace or change any of the parts which are covered by the warranty free of any charges for the vehicle during the stipulate period of 2 years only.
July 2nd, 2008 — Aston Martin, Car reviews
The Aston Martin DBS is a sports car of high performance from UK and is manufactured by the Aston Martin Company. This replaces the older Vanquish S. This luxury sports vehicle is a two passenger vehicle with two doors and is available in only one trim which is the Coupe. The Aston Martin DBS is fitted with a 510 horsepower engine which has a standard V12 specification of 6.0 liter and a manual transmission of 6 speed with a standard overdrive. The DBS for 2008 and is absolutely new.
The seats and storage
The seats are covered in leather; there are integral headrests with a power memory of 3 positions and bucket seats which are dual reclining and have adjustable height for the seats; lumbar support of dual power in the front; power passenger seats which are adjustable in ten ways and also the driver’s seat.
The storage consists of a lower console which is covered on the floor; a glove box; dual storage which is mounted on the front door and 2 cup holders.
Safety equipment on fitted on this coupe
This sports coupe is equipped with beams on the sides of the door; 3 point seat belts on the front outboard; crumple zones in the front and rear; dual deployment for the passenger airbags and driver airbag; electronic parking aid for the rear and front with ultrasonic sensors and front side airbags which are seat mounted.
For the security of the vehicle it is fitted with anti theft locks which have features like exterior monitoring and engine immobilizer; alarm system and double locking of the anti theft system; power controlled door locks which can be operated by the key, the internal switch or the remote and a power controlled multi functional remote to lock or unlock the decklid.
Remote Controls & Releases
Among the other remote controlled equipment is the decklid release which is located inside the coupe on a remote which is multifunctional; the anti theft lock and unlock system for the trunk and the door is operated by a multifunctional remote; the key fob operates the keyless entry; the fuel door can be released with a remote which is located on the inside of the vehicle and there is a garage door opener too.
Gadgets fitted on this vehicle:
A tire pressure monitor, a tachometer, cruise control meter, instrumentation which is electroluminescent, wireless and audio enabling devises for which the controls are mounted on the steering wheel, a trip computer, the wireless and blue tooth enabling devices are activated by voice control and an analog clock.
The lighting on the exteriors fitted on this vehicle are headlight washers of high pressure and headlights which are halogen high beam and low beam xenon types.
Equipment for entertainment, Navigation and Communication
Devices for wireless enabling and for communication access via Bluetooth, a navigation aid GPS, Radio Antenna of the in glass type and CD changer of 6 disc with AM and FM of 700 watts with a logic of scan, seek and Pro Logic II ® Dolby ®.
Equipment for automatic climate control for air conditioning, ventilation and heating is fitted on this coupe.
Technical Specifications
Standard Engine: 6.0L V12
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Cylinders: 12
Horsepower @ RPM: 510@6500
Torque @ RPM: 420@5750 (foot-lbs)
July 2nd, 2008 — Aston Martin, Car reviews
Aston Martin DB9 sports car is built at the facility of Aston Gaydon and the initials DB come from the name David Brown who is the owner. This vehicle comes in two models which are the Volante and the coupe. Aston Martin is the manufacturer of exclusive cars and this sports car will among the best to be made by them. The Volante DB9 convertible is the adaptation of the coupe version. Both vehicles have the same engine specifications the only difference being that the convertible is a minute bit slower than the hard top. The options for transmission are the manual version of 6 speeds or the automatic Tip Tronic II 6 speed.
This is a high caliber sports vehicle with high levels of refinement and comfort. The materials used for this high tech sports car are of the finest quality which are combined with craftsmanship which is traditional. Both the models of the Volante and the Coupe offer a high degree of luxury and comfort to the passengers.
The seating standard features
The seats are leather upholstered with the front seats being dual reclining bucket seats which have seat heights which are adjustable and integral headrests with power memory of 3 positions; there is a lumbar support for the dual front power seats; the passenger seats in front are adjustable in ten ways; the driver seat is also powered and adjustable in ten ways and there are dual bucket type seats in the rear.
The Storage capacity
On the floor there is a storage console which is covered; a glove box, mounted storage on the front doors and two cup holders.
Safety equipment fitted on this vehicle
Standard type airbags are fitted for the driver’s seat, the airbag on the front side, and the passengers; standard side door beam guards and panic and alarm buttons.
Equipment for Entertainment, Navigation and Communication
This sports vehicle has high quality entertainment equipment like an audio auxiliary input jack, a CD changer of 6 Discs; Pro Logic ® Dolby and AM / FM radio which has 700 watts capacity; sub woofers; and radio antenna of the in glass type.
For the comfort of the passengers there is automatic climate control with air conditioning, ventilation and heating.
The interiors of this luxury vehicle
The flooring is covered with carpet in the passenger cabin and the trunk area; floor mats; leather covered steering wheel; genuine walnut wood trim on doors and dashboard; leather covering on the doors and central floor console and lighting to give more comfort.
Technical specifications:
Standard Engine: 6.0L V12
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic
Cylinders: 12
Horsepower @ RPM: 450@6000
Torque @ RPM: 420@5000 (foot-lbs)
The conditions of the Warranty
The warranty for the new car covers defects which are there in the workmanship and materials. These warranties are approved for those who hold and approved repair or hold franchises where the agency is in a position to readjust, replace or repair any assembly or part free of cost for the new owner of the vehicle. The warranty coverage is for a period of two years.