Wednesday 14th July 2004

DBR9 Racer!

Aston Martin reveal their awesome looking Le Mans racer

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Aston Martin Racing has revealed further details of its all-new DBR9 that will spearhead the marque’s return to international motor racing in 2005.

The new GT racing car, which is based on the latest Aston Martin production sports car, DB9, is being prepared by Aston Martin Racing’s partners, Prodrive, based at Banbury, UK. Prodrive is responsible for the design, development and management of the DBR9 racing programme.

The first DBR9 is being prepared now and will compete during 2005 in selected international sports car events, including the Le Mans 24 Hours! Three Aston Martin Racing Works teams will then be appointed to compete in major international sports cars series. These will be independent teams each racing two DBR9s with the full factory support of Aston Martin Racing.

Aston Martin Racing will also make a very limited number of DBR9 racing cars available to selected customers. These cars will be prepared to the same specification as the Works cars.

"The design of DB9 lends itself to be translated perfectly into the DBR9 race car," said Jeremy Main, Aston Martin’s Director of Product Development & Motorsport. "While DBR9 has been planned for outright performance, every surface sculpture and design detail has been developed to the same high standards as our road cars."

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[cotty]

That is absolutely the dogs danglies
I would love to own one of those

[white_van_man]

the car looks stunning, will be nice to have another british team at le mans


>> Edited by white_van_man on Wednesday 14th July 12:58

[PetrolTed]

Will look stunning in race livery...

[jeremyc]

Right - where do I sign? That is gorgeous.

Kidneys, kidneys, get your kidneys here: one DBR9 a go!

[bad boy]

is it me or does it look like a photoshopped version of the press pictures?

[ehasler]

jeremyc said:

Right - where do I sign? That is gorgeous. Kidneys, kidneys, get your kidneys here: one DBR9 a go!

I'll do it for kidneys plus an arm!

That is truly

What's happened to Aston recently? They're turning out some stunning cars now!

[the fury]

bad boy said:

is it me or does it look like a photoshopped version of the press pictures?

Yeah, there's something not quite right with that pic...

[shadytree]

the fury said:

bad boy said: is it me or does it look like a photoshopped version of the press pictures? Yeah, there's something not quite right with that pic...

Looks like an artist's impression to me.

[slamm]

Ooooh mama - that is the dog's doo-dahs!

Goddamn - can't wait for Le Mans now - I bet it sounds gorgeous.

[dazren]

ehasler said:

What's happened to Aston recently? They're turning out some stunning cars now!

Simple. The new boss is an ex Porsche man. Dr Ulrich Bez, do a google search on him.

DAZ

>> Edited by dazren on Wednesday 14th July 13:50

[shadytree]

ehasler said:

What's happened to Aston recently? They're turning out some stunning cars now!

I beg to differ... it started in 1961
ok , so they did go a bit wrong in the eighties

1961 DB4GT Zagato
IMO one of the most stunning cars ever built.






>> Edited by shadytree on Wednesday 14th July 14:10

[ehasler]

I agree - the old cars were gorgeous However, compared to the last few cars (which admittedly weren't exactly ugly - apart from the 80's Lagonda ) the new models are, IMO, even better.

>> Edited by ehasler on Wednesday 14th July 14:11

[shadytree]

ehasler said:

Of course - the old cars were gorgeous, but compared to the last few cars (which admittedly weren't exactly ugly - apart from the 80's Lagonda ) the new models are, IMO, even better.

[ehasler]

shadytree said:

1961 DB4GT Zagato IMO one of the most stunning cars ever built.

Unless I'm very much mistaken, this is my girlfriend's all-time favourite car!

[shadytree]

ehasler said:

shadytree said: 1961 DB4GT Zagato IMO one of the most stunning cars ever built. Unless I'm very much mistaken, this is my girlfriend's all-time favourite car!

She has very good and very very expensive taste then!
They only made 19 and a mint example would be worth in the region of $3mln.

[thanuk]

the fury said:

bad boy said: is it me or does it look like a photoshopped version of the press pictures? Yeah, there's something not quite right with that pic...

5 stud wheels and big door mirrors? Doesn't look like a racer to me.

Absolutely stunning though.

[slamm]

shadytree said:

ehasler said: shadytree said: 1961 DB4GT Zagato IMO one of the most stunning cars ever built. Unless I'm very much mistaken, this is my girlfriend's all-time favourite car! She has very good and very very expensive taste then! They only made 19 and a mint example would be worth in the region of $3mln.

Yup, it is indeed my all time favourite. The shape is the most stunning piece of design I've seen. Maybe one day if I win the lottery.....

[beast]

shadytree said:

the fury said: bad boy said: is it me or does it look like a photoshopped version of the press pictures? Yeah, there's something not quite right with that pic... Looks like an artist's impression to me.

I'll say. They appear to have also "lost" about 2-foot on the wheelbase, max'd the wheel diameter, probably not a legitimate/workable front splitter....etc etc but yes I'm sure it'll look a lot tlike this (ie DB9 with Prodrive 550 cooling & vents).

...can I have a team please.

[shadytree]

For those not familar with the DB4GT Zagato.




:drool: :drool:

[slamm]

It is a true beauty. What a piece of automotive history! I'm not even sure that there are any still racing in the AMOC series - Clifford Chance used to run one (I think)....