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So with this and the DB10 there has to be soem design cues to the next generation Aston range so we had better get used to elements of it. Pretty smart to do it in the way they have on low volume cars with such global pubilicity, lots of customer clinic hours for free there on the styling and the Vulcan could shake down a few things under the skin if it is using some new tech.
The are much better photographs on the Autocar website, including clay model shots in the design studio.
Considering that the Vulcan is a track car, I very much (well almost) like the design.
The aspect that I cannot get used to, is the complete departure from the traditional front appearance. For 60 years, the front view of an Aston has been instantly recognisable.
The DB10 and the Vulcan have both lost that important characteristic.
Am I just being resistant to change?
Jon39 said:
The aspect that I cannot get used to, is the complete departure from the traditional front appearance. For 60 years, the front view of an Aston has been instantly recognisable.
The DB10 and the Vulcan have both lost that important characteristic.
I can live a little bit with it changing, but the new noses have nothing in common with each otherThe DB10 and the Vulcan have both lost that important characteristic.
Jon39 said:
For 60 years, the front view of an Aston has been instantly recognisable.
The DB10 and the Vulcan have both lost that important characteristic.
Am I just being resistant to change?
Maybe it's because Ford have stolen a large part of the front grill design and put it on their Fiestas and Mondeos that AM are experimenting with another design!The DB10 and the Vulcan have both lost that important characteristic.
Am I just being resistant to change?
I'm not a fan of the front end on the DB10 or Vulcan. I'm sure the Vulcan will be a success and an awesome bit of kit. Good luck to those who are able to buy one just to track it. I for one, am glad I won't be seeing one on the road.
BravoV8V said:
If you can afford to spend $3m on a trackday car, you could probably afford the McLaren and the Vulcan.
(And the FXX-K, for a little bit more variation).
Yes they could probably afford both. (And the FXX-K, for a little bit more variation).
In reality though, why would anyone have both?
I can't imagine it even getting close to a P1 GTR on track.
And if you just want a fast track only Aston, surely you could buy a proper V12V GT3 instead for a fair bit less.
You have to read all of the PR and note everyhing said, for example regarding the design cues....
"Styled entirely in-house by the Aston Martin design team led by Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman, and with a design language hinting at the next generation of Aston Martin sports cars....."
"Styled entirely in-house by the Aston Martin design team led by Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman, and with a design language hinting at the next generation of Aston Martin sports cars....."
I think you have to change your mindset to one that the very few people who will be buying these cars have. They would not buy a GT3 because it would save them a chunk of money as they would probably not buy it for that reason. Or they may buy it because it will be collectable.
The people buying these cars, I would guess, probably have 20 cars plus around the world at their various properties and will buy this because it appeals to them because it will be a different experience for them. They probably have the others mentioned as well. Different world completely!!!!!
The people buying these cars, I would guess, probably have 20 cars plus around the world at their various properties and will buy this because it appeals to them because it will be a different experience for them. They probably have the others mentioned as well. Different world completely!!!!!
hashluck said:
You have to read all of the PR and note everyhing said, for example regarding the design cues....
"Styled entirely in-house by the Aston Martin design team led by Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman, and with a design language hinting at the next generation of Aston Martin sports cars....."
"Styled entirely in-house by the Aston Martin design team led by Chief Creative Officer Marek Reichman, and with a design language hinting at the next generation of Aston Martin sports cars....."
That is the worry for me, especially regarding the front designs.
The present models are selling (albeit fewer than at the peak), because even after 10 years, the designs are still very much admired. Somehow, timeless looks were achieved.
The looks of the replacement models in 2016 and 2017 are crucial. Someone has to make really important decisions. Imagine if the designs were not widely accepted, and continuing sales were no greater than now. Terrible consequences for AML.
Hopefully everything will be fine.
I love it ..
It's out there, it says look at me at just right volume and above all, it looks like nothing else that is on sale.
As it showcases AM's future design language, AM next gen cars are going to once again, be highly coveted, elegant and yet stunning.
The interior is stunning too.
It's out there, it says look at me at just right volume and above all, it looks like nothing else that is on sale.
As it showcases AM's future design language, AM next gen cars are going to once again, be highly coveted, elegant and yet stunning.
The interior is stunning too.
The DB series has consistently had accolades as the most beautiful cars of all time, notably for contemporary models, the DB9 and its variants. The DB9 was voted the car most people would love to drive. This has helped Aston Martin win "World's Coolest Brand" (not just car brand) for several years. All of these cars retain a consistent design signature which appears to be lost in the DB10 and the Vulcan. I am so happy that I have one of the cars with this distinctive and timeless design. Other marques, notably Jaguar, have tried to retain a consistent design "look" and failed - Aston's success in producing modern cars like the DB9 and Vantage which maintain the design signature of the early DBs is remarkable, and they should hold onto it and resist the temptation to seek a new design direction. I hope the Vulcan and DB10 reflect a look for future Aston race cars, not for the brand as a whole.
OK from the horse's mouth IMPORTANT
"The DB10 is just for James Bond, but it does have a much lower face, like the Vulcan. Both hint at the future face of Aston Martin, but what we’ll see is that the next DB9 is more gentile and the next V8 Vantage is more aggressive, we want a much wider spread of products. The new DB9 will be tech-led, too, we’ve never invested so much in a new product and then there’s the technical partnership with Mercedes."
"The DB10 is just for James Bond, but it does have a much lower face, like the Vulcan. Both hint at the future face of Aston Martin, but what we’ll see is that the next DB9 is more gentile and the next V8 Vantage is more aggressive, we want a much wider spread of products. The new DB9 will be tech-led, too, we’ve never invested so much in a new product and then there’s the technical partnership with Mercedes."
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