New Vantage?

[Buster73]

Bobajobbob said:

Here’s another one borrowed from Instagram.

Teslaesque ?

[KevinBird]

Bobajobbob said:

Here’s another one borrowed from Instagram.

Oh dear

[AstonV]

Bobajobbob said:

Here’s another one borrowed from Instagram.

Very doughy looking.

[cayman-black]

KevinBird said:

Oh dear

Quite! Thought it might grow on me but its getting worse.

[Agent57]

How could Aston get that front so wrong? Might get away with it on a GT8 track weapon version but the 'standard' car should be classier with just a hint of aggression.

[AMDBSVNick]

Bobajobbob said:

Here’s another one borrowed from Instagram.

Is that one going to be used for weddings or a taxi

[M5MarkM]

Not really been following this thread too much, because I actually like the new Vantage and I'm not a fan of the old one and reading all the negative feedback is really quite... well, dull... BUT if not posted somewhere several pages ago in amongst all the rants, did anyone notice all those photos of the different Vantages have sequential number plates? Maybe all still owned by factory for press?

[Bobajobbob]

It would make sense.

[anonymous-user]

They are all test cars at varying states of pre-production. May even be a few early production cars before full production starts.

All normal for a car manufacturer.

[Jon39]

[cayman-black]

Lol Mark you are the first person i have ever heard that doesnt like the old Vantage, glad you like the new one...


Nice Jon what is it? looks a bit Vette , supra.

[raceboy]

cayman-black said:

Nice Jon what is it? looks a bit Vette , supra.

Yeap, new Toyota Supra

[anonymous-user]

raceboy said:

Yeap, new Toyota Supra

Is that a show car or a production lookalike? I’d its reflective of the production car then it’s impressive and hopefully reflects what might be in store for the production Z4.

[raceboy]

garyhun said:

Is that a show car or a production lookalike?

It would look like the styling has been toned down ALOT since that show car, the test mule shots look a lot more restrained.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/88119/new-toyo...

[ChilliWhizz]

raceboy said:

cayman-black said:

Nice Jon what is it? looks a bit Vette , supra.

Yeap, new Toyota Supra

I was kinda hoping the new TVR would look more like that...

[raceboy]

ChilliWhizz said:

I was kinda hoping the new TVR would look more like that...

Equally disappointing, the new Supra isn't going to look like that either.

[anonymous-user]

raceboy said:

ChilliWhizz said:

I was kinda hoping the new TVR would look more like that...

Equally disappointing, the new Supra isn't going to look like that either.

Shame

[Jon39]

cayman-black said:

Nice Jon what is it? looks a bit Vette , supra.

Yes, very interesting design, although not for me to own. I think it is a Toyata Supra concept. Note the rear wing slots away out of sight.

We all remember 'Charlotte'. She is the wealthy American buyer, that the DBX is being aimed at.
Well I found out today, that the new Vantage has also been designed for a specific buyer.

MARCUS is a 38 year old German banker. He appreciates Anglo-Saxon design, appreciates handmade. Wants a weekend warrior, they can go and do track days with. "This is where you’re starting to get to the definition of the customer. And then, you design with that in mind." AP.

Edited by Jon39 on Wednesday 7th February 16:06

[Wayne95]

Jon39 said:

Yes, very interesting design, although not for me to own. I think it is a Toyata Supra concept. Note the rear wing slots away out of sight.

We all remember 'Charlotte'. She is the wealthy American buyer, that the DBX is being aimed at.
Well I found out today, that the new Vantage has also been designed for a specific buyer.

MARCUS is a 38 year old German banker. He appreciates Anglo-Saxon design, appreciates handmade. Wants a weekend warrior, they can go and do track days with. "This is where you’re starting to get to the definition of the customer. And then, you design with that in mind." AP.

But of course Marcus doesn't trust British engineering, so use German engine and electronic architecture....

Edited by Jon39 on Wednesday 7th February 16:06

[Jon39]

Wayne95 said:

Jon39 said:

Yes, very interesting design, although not for me to own. I think it is a Toyata Supra concept. Note the rear wing slots away out of sight.

We all remember 'Charlotte'. She is the wealthy American buyer, that the DBX is being aimed at.
Well I found out today, that the new Vantage has also been designed for a specific buyer.

MARCUS is a 38 year old German banker. He appreciates Anglo-Saxon design, appreciates handmade. Wants a weekend warrior, they can go and do track days with. "This is where you’re starting to get to the definition of the customer. And then, you design with that in mind." AP.

But of course Marcus doesn't trust British engineering, so use German engine and electronic architecture....

Oh dear. I did not spot that connection.
I wonder if the good Doctor thought of that?

Here is the full story.
http://www.automobilemag.com/news/aston-martin-ceo...