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  • Aston Martin Gifts Itself The Valour for Its 110th Birthday

    Aston Martin Gifts Itself The Valour for Its 110th Birthday

    Aston Martin recently unveiled its new limited-edition Valour, a vintage-inspired sport coupe celebrating the brand’s 110th anniversary. With only 110 being produced, it’ll surely be coveted among collectors and James Bond LARPers. Sadly for you, all 110 are spoken for. Live through this article, chump.

    This homage to Astons of yore is powered by a massive 705 horsepower V12 last seen in the DBS Superleggera. And showing its old-school credibility, the Valour comes with an actual manual gearbox – take that, paddle shifters! Though one wonders whether owners of a $1.5 million vehicle will deign to change their own gears.

    Drawing design elements from past classics like the ’70s V8 Vantage, the Valour also bears resemblance to Aston’s striking one-off Victor concept from 2020. This fusion of retro and modern styling will resonate with gentlemen of a certain age pining for the glory days of six-figure coupes.

    With its 007 connections, the Valour carries on a long tradition of Aston Martins and impeccably dressed British spies. In fact, the ’87 V8 from The Living Daylights in the James Bond series is currently up for auction at $1.4 million – sans any QBranch modifications, regrettably.

    While few drivers truly need 700 horses under a long carbon fiber hood, the Valour promises a singular grand touring experience for deep-pocketed enthusiasts. Those lucky enough to have secured one of the 110 units will soon be living out their finest Bond fantasies on the open road. For a cool $1.5 million, it certainly beats an old VHS tape and replica Walther PPK.

  • Aston Martin DB12 is Here to Make Other Cars Feel Inadequate

    Aston Martin DB12 is Here to Make Other Cars Feel Inadequate

    Aston Martin, the James Bond of the car world, just dropped the mic with the DB12. This isn’t your average, pick-up-the-kids-from-soccer-practice kind of ride. This is a 680PS/800Nm, V8 Twin-Turbo engine beast, dressed in a tuxedo, ready to hit the road like Usain Bolt chasing down a Pokémon Go character.

    Under the hood, you’ll find a beastly 4.0 V8 Twin-Turbo engine, packing a whopping 680PS/800Nm of power. What’s raw power without some finesse? The DB12 has some serious tech under the chassis too. With an all-new suspension system, intelligent adaptive dampers, an Electronic Rear Differential, and those Aston Martin bespoke 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 5 S tires, it’s built to handle like a dream.

    The driver-centric cockpit is straight out of a sci-fi movie. They’ve integrated the latest technologies with luxury craftsmanship and materials to give you the ultimate driving experience. High-tech and luxury, just how we love our products here.

    The Aston Martin DB12 can go from 0 to 60 in a jaw-dropping 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 202mph. I always wonder where I’m supposed to hit top speeds, but yea, if you wanna do 200 mph somewhere, you can. Deliveries are starting in Q3 2023, so you better get in line if you want to be one of the lucky ones to own this beauty.

    The DB12 is priced at $316,300. You’re buying an Aston Martin, it’s worth the money. This car culminates Aston Martin’s 110th anniversary and 75 years of the illustrious DB model line. They’ve left no stone unturned, from the structural stiffness improvements to the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 S tires designed to Aston Martin’s precise specifications. This, my friend, is the most accomplished DB model Aston Martin has ever made.

  • Aston Martin N430: The ‘N’ Stands For ‘Never’ As In You’ll Never Afford It

    Aston Martin N430: The ‘N’ Stands For ‘Never’ As In You’ll Never Afford It

    First off, if you can afford an Aston Martin, congratulations. Second, if you want one, consider this new Aston Martin N430. It’s part of the Aston Martin N Edition V8 Vantages line. Aston Martin offers two styles for the N430: coupe and roadster.  ‘Club sports graphics packs’ give this edition a racier feel. The 430-hp, 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and 190 mph top speed don’t hurt either. Add in carbon-Kevlar seats and you have a total chick magnet. Sure beats driving a Corolla.