The history of the British sports car brand is full of successes of all kinds and it is time to review the greatest…
Aston Martin is one of the most recognized manufacturers in the world. Experts in sports cars and with a clear predilection for luxury and the design. They have been a benchmark for decades and today we are going to review some of their main successes.
Not only on a sporting level, but with some of its most spectacular cars, supercars, prototypes or one-offs. True triumphs of which, by the way, some are linked to the famous coachbuilder Zagato.
1. Aston Martin DBR1
When the regulations of World Sports Car Championship changed in the mid-1950s, brands did not have to race homologated cars at Le Mans. So Aston Martin created the DBR1 and earned his first and only overall victory in the race in 1959.
2. Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
Surely one of the most beautiful Aston Martins of all time and dedicated solely to competition. The Zagato version was more aerodynamic and had aluminum body. A lighter and higher performing combination than the standard version.
3. Aston Martin DB5
For many, the DB5 es the Aston Martin par excellence. The automobile of James Bond in his time on the big screen with Sean Connery, and Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. Viewing this work of art must be accompanied by a special number: the 007.
4. Aston Martin DBR9
He Aston Martin DBR9 is a derivative of DB9. A racing prototype that was developed with the help of the ProDrive engineering team and a motor V12 underhood. He became champion of the GT1 category at Le Mans in both 2007 and 2008 and raced with number #007.
5. Aston Martin One-77
A work of art with a engine V12 the 750 CV and so exclusive that the brand prohibited all media in the motor world from carrying it. Although on Top Gear we found an owner from Saudi Arabia who let us pilot this racing machine. more than a million euros…
6. Aston Martin Victor
And one-off con Manual gearbox y 836 HP of power. It borrowed the One-77 chassis but developed a spectacular and aggressive body that pays homage to the brand’s classics and the V8 Vantage of the 1970s. Its owner was able to afford more than 5 million euros for him…
7. Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake
Do you want a supercar but with a family touch? Here is the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brakea Zagato development with an elongated body and part of the Vanquish Zag collection along with its coupe, convertible and speedster. A real gem.
8. Aston Martin Bulldog
He Aston Martin Bulldog It has its place on the list because it is unlike anything the brand has ever made. It was conceived in 1979 and this concept car was going to be the basis of a car limited production, although it never happened. The only one created is in the hands of the brand and reaches 321 km/h.
9. Aston Martin V12 Vantage
When Aston put his 6.0 liter V12 engine in his smallest sports car, he generated 510 CV of power and could accelerate 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. It reached a maximum speed of 300 km/h and became an instant classic due to its naturally aspirated engine and manual transmission. A genius.
2023-12-18 23:50:08
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