RE: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera confirmed

[captain_cynic]

Nightshade said:

Isn't 'Superleggera' a bit Italian for a British marque? Wouldn't something like 'Superlight' be better fitting?

I was about to say, but it seems AM has used this moniker before. I think Caterham uses "superlight" as a model designation.

Maybe we need a more British moniker, maybe a heavier version called "ate all the pies".

[Europa1]

captain_cynic said:

I was about to say, but it seems AM has used this moniker before. I think Caterham uses "superlight" as a model designation.

Maybe we need a more British moniker, maybe a heavier version called "ate all the pies".

How about "Bruiser"?

[Ares]

Europa1 said:

captain_cynic said:

I was about to say, but it seems AM has used this moniker before. I think Caterham uses "superlight" as a model designation.

Maybe we need a more British moniker, maybe a heavier version called "ate all the pies".

How about "Bruiser"?

Alas, the heavier version appears to be 'Aston Martin', or simply 'Car' nowadays.

[irocfan]

Ares said:

Duffman83 said:

Are they actually going to be allowed to call this a Superleggera? I thought Ducati had the rights to that name and it's why Lamborghini has to use Performante now rather than Superleggera.

I'd be surprised if Ducati had any rights. Superleggera has been used across many brands for decades. I've even got a pair of shoes with superleggera soles

but seeing as Audi own both I'd imagine it's not an issue

[paamaa]

Nightshade said:

Isn't 'Superleggera' a bit Italian for a British marque? Wouldn't something like 'Superlight' be better fitting?

Particularity ironic as Ferrari's latest is called the 812 Superfast! Though in keeping with the long line of things that sound cooler in Italian... quattroporte

I've been lucky enough to drive a DB6 Superleggera and it felt more like a superPieEater, but it certainly turned heads and made you feel special.

[cookie1600]

Superleggera is a trademark owned by Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera s.r.l., the modern incarnation of the firm that patented the system in 1936.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superleggera

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080820005...

Trademark application abandoned?

https://trademarks.justia.com/773/06/superleggera-...

Or owned by a furniture company?

https://www.trademarkers.com/EUIPO/016406308/trade...

[MikeO996]

Vanquish is a far better name. Superleggera is ok for a special edition, but not for a model in its own right.

[FlukePlay]

I am surprised that Aston Martin would use the 'Superleggera' name for one of its cars. It's all rather Italian and Ferrari/Lambo related, can they not think of more suitable English word?

[Ares]

FlukePlay said:

I am surprised that Aston Martin would use the 'Superleggera' name for one of its cars. It's all rather Italian and Ferrari/Lambo related, can they not think of more suitable English word?

It has historic ties to AM....but I can't see this car being lightweight and thus an appropriate use.

[Alex L]

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