Sebastian Vettel
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HustleRussell said:
DaveE87 said:
HustleRussell said:
I thought Martin was going to show both the whipper snappers how to handle the DB5 but you’ve got to hand it to Seb (although he did come closest to reaching a tyre wall. Twice)
How much of it is actually an Aston though? It's really an E46 M3.Looks more fun than a real DB5 though
HustleRussell said:
I thought Martin was going to show both the whipper snappers how to handle the DB5 but you’ve got to hand it to Seb (although he did come closest to reaching a tyre wall. Twice)
Attended the Bond premiere last night and the DB5 driver certainly earned his bag of chips.Very impressive !
Maxdecel said:
That must be the most perfect doughnut by MH 
Hydraulic handbrake looks to be in need of attention.
MH at the wheel
Sounds imense! I used to live 500 yards from the factory but moved now. Any idea why BMW engine? would of thought their tie ups with Mercedes and AMG would of spawned a AMG engine into it. Hydraulic handbrake looks to be in need of attention.
MH at the wheel
AJB88 said:
Sounds imense! I used to live 500 yards from the factory but moved now. Any idea why BMW engine? would of thought their tie ups with Mercedes and AMG would of spawned a AMG engine into it.
Mercedes only do a single straight six now and it's turbo charged, maybe it's too big for the DB5.AJB88 said:
Sounds imense! I used to live 500 yards from the factory but moved now. Any idea why BMW engine? would of thought their tie ups with Mercedes and AMG would of spawned a AMG engine into it.
Think that's raised in an interview I've seen ....apologies, no idea where now. Think it was convenience & suitability for the job in hand, nice torquey lump. Iirc? The rest was too. It's just a stunt car so brand loyalty won't rule over practicality.I'm still impressed with that doughnut
Maxdecel said:
AJB88 said:
Sounds imense! I used to live 500 yards from the factory but moved now. Any idea why BMW engine? would of thought their tie ups with Mercedes and AMG would of spawned a AMG engine into it.
Think that's raised in an interview I've seen ....apologies, no idea where now. Think it was convenience & suitability for the job in hand, nice torquey lump. Iirc? The rest was too. It's just a stunt car so brand loyalty won't rule over practicality.I'm still impressed with that doughnut
Presumably they looked at drift cars with the right wheelbase, and went from there with a custom body and DB5 wheels. Probably made two or three examples, in case they had a problem.
Would love to see a genuine DB5 with a prominent hydraulic handbrake fitted though!
AJB88 said:
Sounds imense! I used to live 500 yards from the factory but moved now. Any idea why BMW engine? would of thought their tie ups with Mercedes and AMG would of spawned a AMG engine into it.
Cheap, readily available, and just the right size and performance for their needs. Who else makes a high performance NA I6 engine with a manual gearbox, and RWD with LSD? It wouldn't be quite the same with an AMG V8 and autobox.I don't think Aston have ever officially announced or discussed it being a BMW engine, but it's just obvious from the specs they gave.
thegreenhell said:
Cheap, readily available, and just the right size and performance for their needs. Who else makes a high performance NA I6 engine with a manual gearbox, and RWD with LSD? It wouldn't be quite the same with an AMG V8 and autobox.
I don't think Aston have ever officially announced or discussed it being a BMW engine, but it's just obvious from the specs they gave.
I suppose it's cheap in the Aston DB scheme of things! I don't think Aston have ever officially announced or discussed it being a BMW engine, but it's just obvious from the specs they gave.
But the S54 has to be one of the ultimate N/A straight 6 petrol engines, and with a manual gearbox, RWD and an LSD it's just fantastic.
Although I'm probably biased as a Z4M Coupe owner.
Mr Tidy said:
I suppose it's cheap in the Aston DB scheme of things!
But the S54 has to be one of the ultimate N/A straight 6 petrol engines, and with a manual gearbox, RWD and an LSD it's just fantastic.
Although I'm probably biased as a Z4M Coupe owner.
That, along with the same era V8 in the M3 which was equally stunning - a silky smooth V8 zipping along at 8,400rpm!But the S54 has to be one of the ultimate N/A straight 6 petrol engines, and with a manual gearbox, RWD and an LSD it's just fantastic.
Although I'm probably biased as a Z4M Coupe owner.
Before being forced to add turbo charging, the final generation of their N/A engines were just superb - an excellent substitute in the "DB5".
Chicken_Satay said:
Any thoughts on his retirement then?
https://twitter.com/AstonMartinF1/status/150945546...FrankieBee said:
Nova Gyna said:
geeks said:
paulguitar said:
Chicken_Satay said:
Any thoughts on his retirement then?
?I think it’s nonsense.
I’ve warmed to Seb over the years, so I’m glad he’s still pedalling.
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