Upcoming models...What do we know?
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What do we know about upcoming models?
(Not talking about the SUV or the saloon which, as lovely as they will be, isn't what I'm looking for...)
Launch dates
Engines
Gearbox (I subject of much debate here!)
Performance
Models
Design
I've seen snippets about them. For example the DB9 replacement is first up and due next year and will have V8 and V12...I think...
Factory 'conversations' /industry views or other informed views would be interesting to read.
Thanks.
(Not talking about the SUV or the saloon which, as lovely as they will be, isn't what I'm looking for...)
Launch dates
Engines
Gearbox (I subject of much debate here!)
Performance
Models
Design
I've seen snippets about them. For example the DB9 replacement is first up and due next year and will have V8 and V12...I think...
Factory 'conversations' /industry views or other informed views would be interesting to read.
Thanks.
Speedraser said:
SELON said:
Reading the Evo group test yesterday with the N430, 911 Turbo, GTR and the new AMG.
AMG wins, but the N430 takes a fantastic joint 2nd place in the test...so got me thinking what would the replacement potential be like with new power plants/gearbox and further tweaks...
ARRGGHH!!! I haven't gotten my copy yet, and you've spoiled it -- now I know the result!AMG wins, but the N430 takes a fantastic joint 2nd place in the test...so got me thinking what would the replacement potential be like with new power plants/gearbox and further tweaks...
I'm not actually that upset, and it demonstrates what I keep saying -- the V8V, even at this stage of its life, is a far more competitive car than it's given credit for.
About the original question, we don't know enough yet, but if the engine is an electronically tweaked off-the-shelf AMG engine, I won't be a buyer.
Haven't seen a AMG in the flesh yet, it looks like a tube of refreshers in the pictures. The Aston V8 is a true timeless beauty...and seems to be a fine car to drive even when compared to the most modern cars available.
I for one hope that the 'design language' doesn't veer to far away from what's there already, but if Aston can top it, they will have a winner on their hands.
The two themes that come across in this forum that need to be improved are:
- gearbox (manual or double clutch/fast auto)
- quality control
As for power: I'm sure everything will start at 500+ bhp! And I hope they are more than just AMG engines shunted in.
Infotainment...for me: who cares! I've got a garmin satnav and it does the job! And the "old fashioned" buttons, knobs and dials that sometimes people bemoan will still work at the same speed in 5 years time....And for all those touch screen systems that abound: think about how slow your iPad/iPod 1 is nowadays. If you haven't trashed them. That's what the latest versions in cars are going to be like in 5 years time. Tedious.
PS. I sincerely hope the V12s continue!
As I mentioned previously, have been pondering what car next. Nothing wrong at all with my current car, thought that it might be a good time to jump into something different. The McLaren 12c/650s are compelling options to try the "supercar" experience (cue further discussions on whether it is a supercar or not, but practically it's the fastest thing out there ...at the moment... has a top notch heritage and seems to have great engineering to boot).
However, thinking a bit more about Aston Martin and was thinking whether I'd kick myself in 9 months time when the new car is released. It's not much of a leap to think that the DB9 replacement will be right up there with more BHP (say around the current Vanquish levels) with gearbox and electronics to match: thinking about things like improved engine mgt, launch control/traction control which I would think are more valuable to Aston's performance stats than pure BHP as evidenced in the latest Vanquish's stats improvement over the previous model. Hopefully this is where the tie up with Mercedes will prove the most decisive. If it maintains the DB9 character and beauty, then it will be a winner. Heck I wouldn't complain if they stuck a couple of turbos on the v12 and have the NA v12 as the 'base' model! Why not, everyone else has gone and stuck turbos on!
The replacement to the Vantage, with commensurately less weight, should be quite something else! I've not heard any Vantage owners complaining about a lack of performance, so the new ones should be quite exciting.
Just thoughts...but, as ever, remaining optimistic!
However, thinking a bit more about Aston Martin and was thinking whether I'd kick myself in 9 months time when the new car is released. It's not much of a leap to think that the DB9 replacement will be right up there with more BHP (say around the current Vanquish levels) with gearbox and electronics to match: thinking about things like improved engine mgt, launch control/traction control which I would think are more valuable to Aston's performance stats than pure BHP as evidenced in the latest Vanquish's stats improvement over the previous model. Hopefully this is where the tie up with Mercedes will prove the most decisive. If it maintains the DB9 character and beauty, then it will be a winner. Heck I wouldn't complain if they stuck a couple of turbos on the v12 and have the NA v12 as the 'base' model! Why not, everyone else has gone and stuck turbos on!
The replacement to the Vantage, with commensurately less weight, should be quite something else! I've not heard any Vantage owners complaining about a lack of performance, so the new ones should be quite exciting.
Just thoughts...but, as ever, remaining optimistic!
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