Vanquish S Ultimate: Flagship Super Gt Celebrated With Stunning Special Edition

Vanquish S Ultimate: Flagship Super Gt Celebrated With Stunning Special Edition

Vanquish S Ultimate: Flagship Super Gt Celebrated With Stunning Special Edition

Vanquish. One of the world’s great Super GTs and the quintessential Aston Martin. To celebrate this much-loved and highly-acclaimed flagship as it enters the final phase of its production life, Aston Martin has created a very special model to bid a farewell: The Vanquish S Ultimate.

Like the regular Vanquish S, the Ultimate edition is powered by Aston Martin’s legendary naturally-aspirated 6.0-litre V12. With 595bhp and a spectacular soundtrack, scintillating performance is guaranteed. An 8-speed Touchtronic III automatic transmission gives an impressive combination of response and refinement, while 3-stage adaptive damping and carbon ceramic brakes complete a package born to deliver one of the great modern driving experiences.

Vanquish S Ultimate: Flagship Super Gt Celebrated With Stunning Special Edition

Limited to just 175 cars worldwide, the Ultimate edition is available in Coupe or Volante form and is available in a choice of three exterior colour schemes which have been thoughtfully crafted by the Aston Martin design team. In addition to the specially created colour and trim packages there are a suite of details that are also unique to the Vanquish S Ultimate. These include carbon fibre side strakes featuring rose gold ‘Ultimate‘ decals, carbon fibre treadplates and an ‘Ultimate’ sill plaque, a special stitched quilting design on the seats, plus ‘Ultimate’ headrest embroidery.

The first of these Designer Themes is a monochrome design that mates Ultimate Black paintwork – – a nod to the first generation Vanquish S Ultimate Edition, for which this colour was first created – with Copper Bronze graphics around the front air intake, along the side sills and on the rear diffuser. Detailing includes black exhaust tailpipes, brake calipers, window trims and 5-spoke wheels, plus extensive use of carbon fibre for the bonnet louvres, front grille and side strakes. The interior features Obsidian Black leather with Chestnut Tan accents and stitching and carbon fibre twill facia.

The second Designer Theme takes inspiration from the look and materials used in technical sportswear. The striking combination of Xenon Grey paint and contrasting Cobalt Blue graphics combine perfectly with the Ultimate’s carbon fibre and black trim. Yellow brake calipers provide further contrast behind gloss black 5-spoke alloys. The same family of exterior hues continue to the interior, where Electron Yellow accents and Spectral Blue stitching stand out against the Phantom Grey leather upholstery.

Vanquish S Ultimate: Flagship Super Gt Celebrated With Stunning Special Edition

The third of the Designer Themes consists of cool White Gold paintwork and warm Bronze graphics working brilliantly with gloss black and carbon fibre exterior detailing. Chestnut Tan leather with Obsidian Black accents puts a contemporary twist on a traditional colour combination, while the spectacular cuprum carbon fibre facia is a visual delight.

In addition to the Designer Themes, customers can elect to combine any exterior scheme and interior package as a no-cost option.

Marek Reichman, Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer, said: “With the Ultimate Edition we have accentuated the Vanquish S’s unique blend of tradition, technology and craftsmanship with a selection of three bold exterior paint schemes and hugely appealing interior packages that make creative use of exciting materials. Our design team has created three unique themes which unite an exterior and interior package, but we have been careful to ensure each exterior colour and interior theme work well together to offer our customers maximum choice”.

Aston Martin VP & Chief Sales Officer, Christian Marti said of the Vanquish S Ultimate Edition: “Since the Vanquish was first introduced it immediately established itself as the pinnacle of our series production range. It has since evolved into a truly formidable machine. As the much-loved and highly-acclaimed Vanquish S nears the end of production, we wanted to celebrate its success with a limited run of very special cars. The Ultimate edition perfectly captures the spirit of Vanquish and is sure to be sought after by collectors around the world”.

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The Vanquish Zagatos: Speedster And Shooting Brake Join Coupe And Volante To Complete Quartet

The Vanquish Zagatos: Speedster And Shooting Brake Join Coupe And Volante To Complete Quartet

The Vanquish Zagatos: Speedster And Shooting Brake Join Coupe And Volante To Complete Quartet

One of the most enduring creative partnerships in the automotive industry reached another milestone today. First with the global debut of the Vanquish Zagato Volante, followed by confirmation that not only will the Vanquish Zagato Speedster enter production, but it will be joined by a spectacular Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake.

This ‘family’ of four Vanquish Zagato models will yield a total of 325 cars. As the first member of the family, production of the Vanquish Zagato Coupes commenced in late 2016. Next to enter production was the Vanquish Zagato Volante. Once again strictly limited to 99 cars (all of which have been sold), production has commenced and deliveries will be completed through 2018.

Of the two remaining models, the Vanquish Zagato Speedster is the rarest, with a production run of just 28 cars. As you would expect from one of the most collectible and covetable Aston Martins ever, all 28 Vanquish Zagato Speedsters have been sold with deliveries scheduled for 2018. Completing the quartet, the Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake will also enter production in 2018, with a total build run of 99 cars matching those of the Coupe and Volante.

With all four cars based upon the Vanquish S, each Zagato enjoys the combination of 600PS naturally-aspirated V12 mated to the smooth, slick-shifting Touchtronic III transmission. Together with adaptive damping – fine-tuned for each model – the Vanquish Zagato family promises exceptional driving pleasure that is every bit as stimulating and memorable as their design.

The Vanquish Zagatos: Speedster And Shooting Brake Join Coupe And Volante To Complete Quartet

The Speedster and Shooting Brake represent the two extremes of the Vanquish Zagato family. The former is an uncompromising roofless design that expresses the raw excitement of an open-top ultra-high performance sports car. The boldest aspect of the Speedster’s design is the Speed Humps that rise up to form streamlined cowls that flow back from the seats, representing Zagato’s signature ‘double-bubble’ roof. All the body panels are made from carbon fibre (like the other cars in the Vanquish Zagato family), while shared details, such as the Aston Martin Vulcan-inspired ‘Blade’ tail lights and repeated 3D Zagato ‘Z’ motifs in the front grille and rear vent meshes, create an unbroken stylistic thread that connects these otherwise individual creations.

The Shooting Brake is still a strict two-seater, but one conceived as an individual and exceptionally practical GT. The extended roof on the concept sketch bears the iconic Zagato ‘double-bubble’ surfacing complete with glass inlays to let light flood into the cockpit. The sculptural roof culminates in a powered tailgate that opens onto a luxuriously trimmed rear cabin area, complete with a tailored luggage set. With dramatic herringbone carbon fibre facia with anodised bronze rotary controls, extensive ‘Z’ motif quilting and the option of a fully aniline leather upholstery, the Shooting Brake is a fitting complement to the Coupe, Volante and Speedster.

Aston Martin Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman, said of the Vanquish Zagato family: “We haven’t released Zagato models as a family before, at least not in this way, but the idea is not without precedent. Think back to the DB7 Zagato and DB AR1, or the V8 Zagato Coupe and Volante, for example. We’ve simply taken things a few steps further. Why create a family of Zagatos? Well, many of our customers want different things. Some prefer the purity of a Coupe, but others love the idea of something more extreme, like the Speedster. And yes, some of them have ordered one example of each. There’s always an over-demand from our clients and patrons. We could easily fulfill demand for more cars than this, but we want Zagato to remain something very special. We’re creating collectibles, future concours cars. With only 325 cars worldwide, divided between 99 Coupes, 99 Volantes, 28 Speedsters and 99 Shooting Brakes – they are still the rarest of the rare.”

Andrea Zagato, CEO of Zagato said of the enduring creative partnership: “Zagato’s relationship with Aston Martin began with my grandfather and the DB4 GT Zagato, almost sixty years ago. To have a creative ‘marriage‘ thrive for three generations is something as unique as the cars themselves. My family name is associated with all kinds of wonderful designs, but for many enthusiasts and collectors around the world those that combine the Z of Zagato with the wings of Aston Martin are the most special. Collaborating closely on the design of four complimentary, yet completely different Vanquish Zagatos has been an incredibly exciting challenge. I’m proud to continue the story my grandfather started and thrilled that our partnership with Aston Martin continues to realise such exciting cars.”

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2017 INFINITI Q60 Coupe

2017 INFINITI Q60 Coupe

Design That Knows No Bounds

Daring curves, deep creases, and flowing lines intensify Q60’s low, wide, powerful stance. Signature elements like eye-inspired headlights and a double-arch grille make it unmistakably INFINITI. Progressive and modern, yet dynamic and moving, this is a new kind of sports coupe.

An Elevated Design Expression

The dynamic proportions make a purpose-built statement. Low enough to stick to the ground. Wide enough to deliver greater stability. With a low hood height for an unobstructed view of the road so you truly feel connected to everything around you.

See Farther

Eye-inspired LED headlights give a provocative stare that can be seen from both the front and side. The optional Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) improves visibility at intersections and around curves by sensing your steering and turning the headlights. Together with LED auto-leveling headlights, AFS helps you see not just ahead, but around as well.

Stability At High Speeds

Q60 features a front and rear “Zero Lift” design that helps keep the vehicle stable at high speeds (It helps keep the vehicle from lifting at high speeds, which can make changes to the vehicle’s stability and steering). It also helps keep the vehicle more stable in cross-wind situations.

Easy Entry. Easy Exit.

Every time you get in, you’ll appreciate the flexible doorstop that can hold open in most any position. No more door springing back on you, trying to close. Your foot, now free, doesn’t need to brace the door.

A Body Of Art Crafted Expressly For You

The moment you enter, you will understand what true craftsmanship is. You can choose between available features like dark wood trim, black carbon fiber trim or silver optic fiber trim. Tailored to accentuate the human form, the cabin celebrates the driver with bold thinking and fine modern materials.

Tailored And Accented

Craftsmanship is obvious in the laser-cut holes, which permit tighter stitching and more dynamic free-flowing shapes.

Exquisite Comfort

Crafted to blend comfort with science, the all-new driver’s seat performs on a higher design level. Feel the sport-inspired difference. Deep bolsters and an integrated headrest hold you securely in place. While zero gravity research led to a form and cushioning seat design that helps reduce fatigue on long drives.

Natural Grip

Your hands move in unique ways and a steering wheel should reflect that. This one does. Sport-inspired thumb grips and paddle shifters are just the right shape for performance driving.

You Can Hear It Here First

The available new Bose® Performance Series Audio System with Advanced Staging Technology makes its worldwide debut in the all-new INFINITI Q60. The genuine metal and aluminum speaker grilles offer a touch of style and craftsmanship to the interior while visually differentiating the upgraded audio system. You’ll experience true concert-like sound through speakers that create a wider soundstage.

Visual Reward

With Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges, see how quickly the needle moves under any lighting condition. The contrast delivers information clearly, helping to improve visibility at a glance.

Accelerate Your Potential And Performance

This is power through innovation, where the forces of advanced technology blow past limits. Three turbo engines, including a first-ever INFINITI twin-turbo, culminate in jaw-dropping performance.

It’s Not Just A Car, It’s An Experience.

It all begins with the available twin-turbo V6 that can put up to 400 horsepower on the road. It’s a lot of power, and INFINITI has developed some cutting-edge technologies that let you harness all of it.

ALL-NEW 3.0-LITER V6 TWIN-TURBO 400-HP ENGINE

With the new V6 twin-turbo, torque builds quickly and power pours out like an endless flood. Acceleration is instant and feels limitless. Gasoline Direct Injection, water-cooled air charging, a turbo speed sensor and advanced turbine blade design make for quicker response and a higher peak.

ALL-NEW 3.0-LITER V6 TWIN-TURBO 300-HP ENGINE

Tap into 300-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, faster than you ever imagined. A variant of the new V6, it propels you beyond measure, courtesy of a lightweight aluminum engine, friction-reducing technologies, plus new cooling and valve timing systems.

ALL-NEW 2.0-LITER I4 TURBOCHARGED ENGINE

Feel the rush of a turbo. Experience the fuel economy of a four-cylinder. With optimal power and efficiency, you glide forward confidently. The turbo spools quickly to produce 208 hp at 5,500 rpm and outputs a stirring 258 lb-ft of torque.

Handle With Instant Adaptability

The all-new Q60 recalibrates the balance between comfort and performance into something revolutionary. Change from comfort-biased to dynamic ride with the push of a button and release a highly personal and responsive experience. Without you doing a thing, the system continually adjusts to corners and road imperfections. It all happens digitally.

It Puts the Future of Driving in Your Hands

After many years of research and development, Q60’s optional Second-generation Direct Adaptive Steering® is here to revolutionize how we drive. This system digitally and instantaneously transmits your steering input directly to the wheels, without a mechanical connection. Its digital processing power lets you steer quicker and smoother than you ever imagined. When you are driving on rough or uneven roads, the system is constantly, automatically making subtle adjustments to give you an increased feeling of stability, while decreasing feedback and vibration through the steering wheel.

Choose Your Drive

With up to 336 customizable driver settings, the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector takes performance and control to a more refined level. Select between Standard, Snow, ECO, Sport, Sport+ and Personal modes. Then further tailor your drive by tuning steering, engine and suspension inputs. The result is one that suits the moment and more importantly, can be personalized exactly to your liking. Expand your experience beyond road conditions and preset factory settings.

Monitor Your Surroundings

INFINITI’s innovative Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection not only measures the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you as well as the speed of both vehicles – it now also may help detect pedestrians, helping the driver identify a potential collision. The system works by providing an audible and visual warning. If the brakes are not engaged, they will be partially applied, even fully braking if necessary.

Maintain Your Lane

With this optional feature, if you move toward an occupied lane, the steering wheel vibrates. A brief steering input will also be provided to help guide your all-new Q60 back to your current driving lane.

Heightened Awareness

The optional Around View® Monitor [*], delivers advanced yet intuitive technology, helping to make parking easier. Four cameras positioned around the vehicle give you a virtual 360° bird’s eye view on your display. INFINITI has now enhanced the system with Moving Object Detection — alerting the driver to moving objects detected within the display image. Offering a new perspective of the world around you, your INFINITI helps you navigate even the tightest spaces.

Safety Beyond What You See

INFINITI’s available Blind Spot Warning System helps alert the driver to vehicles detected in the blind spot area. An indicator light illuminates if the presence of another vehicle is detected in the blind spot area. If the driver engages the turn signal, the indicator flashes and an audible warning sounds.

In Touch With Your Connected World

Your life is always moving, and the available INFINITI InTouch™ seamlessly brings your world into your car. Stay ahead and connected with text, your calendar, navigation and music. INFINITI InTouch™ makes your world flow.

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