RE: Aston teases DBS replacement
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Definitely the WRONG direction. The wheels are gross .... but the body styling doesn't pass muster either.
I used to ache to own an Aston. This car doesn't excite me at all. It panders too much to the brash.
No doubt the Americans and Saudis will love it.
The Aston DNA seems to be dribbling away down the drain.
First the Cygnet .... now this
I used to ache to own an Aston. This car doesn't excite me at all. It panders too much to the brash.
No doubt the Americans and Saudis will love it.
The Aston DNA seems to be dribbling away down the drain.
First the Cygnet .... now this
Edited by I WISH on Sunday 3rd June 17:01
I saw the car at the factory on Thursday. Those are not the standard wheels. The proper wheels are beautiful with delicate double spokes.
The factory car was orange and looked fantastic. Every body panel is carbon fibre, so you can choose the finish of each part. The interior is wonderful with glass touch switches in the centre console. My only disappointment is that there will be no manual version.
The factory car was orange and looked fantastic. Every body panel is carbon fibre, so you can choose the finish of each part. The interior is wonderful with glass touch switches in the centre console. My only disappointment is that there will be no manual version.
Zod said:
I saw the car at the factory on Thursday. Those are not the standard wheels. The proper wheels are beautiful with delicate double spokes.
The factory car was orange and looked fantastic. Every body panel is carbon fibre, so you can choose the finish of each part. The interior is wonderful with glass touch switches in the centre console. My only disappointment is that there will be no manual version.
Oh, you tease. The factory car was orange and looked fantastic. Every body panel is carbon fibre, so you can choose the finish of each part. The interior is wonderful with glass touch switches in the centre console. My only disappointment is that there will be no manual version.
cjb1 said:
Yes the current AM range is brilliant, and yes they need to progress, but as with the 911's personality crisis wit the 996 and it's recovery to the 997, Aston was at it's peak with the DB7, that to me was up there with the 'E' Type for style perfection, NO?
The DB7 was a good start for the Ford era. but something happened after the Vanquish.
The DB7 looked good in isolation, many at the time claimed it was approaching perfection.
However, with the benefit of hindsight and the advances in language of the Vanquish and DB9 it looks a little ungainly; too long, 'thin' and lacking in poise.
What Aston need is another 'DB9 moment' - something that will make the current range look a bit 2000 - but I fear this one will be a lot harder to pull off. Love them to prove me wrong though.
However, with the benefit of hindsight and the advances in language of the Vanquish and DB9 it looks a little ungainly; too long, 'thin' and lacking in poise.
What Aston need is another 'DB9 moment' - something that will make the current range look a bit 2000 - but I fear this one will be a lot harder to pull off. Love them to prove me wrong though.
Refreshing, yet still recognizable as an Aston. Is it better looking than a DB9? Certainly not, but at least it may appease those who always say, "looks the same as a DB7/9", etc.
Was at a British car show on Sunday and was captivated by a DB6. There was also one of the old Virage Vantages there, which, although a completely different design language to current Astons, had a menacing presence all its own. However, it was the sound that did it for me; the "bark" upon startup was particularly spine-tingling!
Maybe that's what Aston needs right now, a bold design completely un-related to the Callum/Fisker derived shape of the current range? But would a sudden deviation from the "Aston Profile" alienate their loyal customer base? I'm sure Aston are paying careful attention to the latter.
Was at a British car show on Sunday and was captivated by a DB6. There was also one of the old Virage Vantages there, which, although a completely different design language to current Astons, had a menacing presence all its own. However, it was the sound that did it for me; the "bark" upon startup was particularly spine-tingling!
Maybe that's what Aston needs right now, a bold design completely un-related to the Callum/Fisker derived shape of the current range? But would a sudden deviation from the "Aston Profile" alienate their loyal customer base? I'm sure Aston are paying careful attention to the latter.
I don't like it. DBS is still the most handsome supercar (if you can call it that) around. I also don't like the new Porsche 991, but that's OK too, the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 may never be topped - just a perfect car. Also, I don't like the hardtop 458 Italia Spider, so I guess I still would take the 16M over that car also...
Feels like the end of 90's all over again... From E39 M5 to E60 M5... Meh... From F355 to 360 Modena... Meh... And so on. I'm loving the 500 hp era of the above mentioned supercars more and more, seems the future cars will either be too civilized, too technical or too much environmental focused... Sigh.
Feels like the end of 90's all over again... From E39 M5 to E60 M5... Meh... From F355 to 360 Modena... Meh... And so on. I'm loving the 500 hp era of the above mentioned supercars more and more, seems the future cars will either be too civilized, too technical or too much environmental focused... Sigh.
bobberz said:
There was also one of the old Virage Vantages there, which, although a completely different design language to current Astons, had a menacing presence all its own. However, it was the sound that did it for me; the "bark" upon startup was particularly spine-tingling!
I'll always remember seeing my first Virage. it was the V600 and it was just pure evil.
thewheelman said:
chickensoup said:
Who the f
k thought it should be painted red
Good idea though, instead of the usual drab silver/grey shades. For once it appears Aston Martin are not just aiming their cars at guys in their 50's. Aston needed a revamp to keep up with their rivals.k thought it should be painted redAston Martin have no rivals in what they do. If they seriously want to abandon their customer base and have a good long look at bankruptcy then this car is definitely a step in the right direction.
BarbaricAvatar said:
thewheelman said:
chickensoup said:
Who the fk thought it should be painted red
Good idea though, instead of the usual drab silver/grey shades. For once it appears Aston Martin are not just aiming their cars at guys in their 50's. Aston needed a revamp to keep up with their rivals.k thought it should be painted redAston Martin have no rivals in what they do. If they seriously want to abandon their customer base and have a good long look at bankruptcy then this car is definitely a step in the right direction.
George H said:
PaulieMafia said:
Dreadful styling, especially all that cheap looking black plastic/carbon..
Fully agree. And those wheels
In my book AM always stood for 'understated class'
Judging by this they are moving towards a definition of 'flash and crass'. Not good.
But like another poster says, very hard to move on from the origial DB7 / DB9. Both of these got worse throughout their lifecycle IMO.
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