Aston Martin News

The time has finally arrived for the Aston Martin Valkyrie to put its money where its aerodynamically-honed mouth is.

Aston Martin has launched a more enthusiast-focused manual variant of the Vantage called the AMR, which can be had in a retro livery. Powered by the same 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 making the same 375kW as the normal Vantage coupe, the AMR’s torque is down by 60Nm, possibly to protect the new seven-speed manual transmission. That’s correct - Aston Martin has added a manual to the Mercedes-AMG-sourced V8 for the first time. The manual is like the one in the former Vantage V12 S with a dog-leg first gear and helps contribute - as well as a set of carbon ceramic brakes - to a total weight loss of 95kg. The gearbox features a system called ‘AMShift', which rev-matches on downshifts and even allows drivers to shift without lifting the throttle.The Vantage AMR sprints from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds and hits a top speed of 314km/h. Tuned by an ex-Lotus chassis developer, the Vantage AMR features the company’s Skyhook dampers, as well as three different driving modes - Sport, Sport+ and Track - which change the dampers, stability control threshold, steering and throttle response.Just 200 units of the Vantage AMR will be made, with 59 of those painted in ‘Stirling Green’ paint with a lime stripe and a 59 decal on the nose. The cabin features the same lime green stripe on the seats and doors. The Vantage AMR has been confirmed for Australia, though exact timing is yet to be confirmed. The ‘Hero’ spec priced from $369,950 plus on-road costs, while the ’Halo’ is priced from $409,950.Aston Martin also confirmed that the regular Vantage will receive a manual transmission option in the first quarter of 2020 once production of the AMR has ended.

Aston Martin has revealed its new All-Terrain Concept, previewing the first of a new wave of Lagonda-branded electric vehicles (EV) starting with an SUV in 2022.

Aston Martin has teased its latest dream machine, which it is labelling 'Project 003'. Project 003 is a new mid-engined hypercar that features technology showcased in the Valkyrie, which is the company’s current hypercar product. It is set to arrive in late 2021.According to Aston Martin, the Project 003 will have its DNA deeply rooted in concepts and technology being developed for road and track-only products, including a lightweight structure and a turbocharged petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain. Fully homologated for both left- and right-hand drive markets, just 500 units of the Project 003 will be commence production in two-and-a-half years time. It will be more practical than the Valkyrie however, having been designed and engineered to offer more practical uses to customers and even space for luggage, which is rare in most hypercar products.The company has said the Valkyrie was always going to be a one-off, once-in-a-lifetime project, but it was important that it set the precedent for Aston Martin products launched afterwards.If launched in Australia, expect the Aston Martin Project 003 to launch sometime in 2022, with local pricing and specifications to be confirmed at the time of launch. 

Aston Martin has offered a first glimpse of its Lagonda All-Terrain Concept before the covers are whipped off entirely at the Geneva Motor Show.

Aston Martin has revealed details of the engine at the heart of its Valkyrie hypercar.

Aston Martin has confirmed the ‘DBX’ nameplate for its first SUV, which has been revealed in prototype form in heavy camouflage.

In celebration of its 100th birthday, Italian design company Zagato is once again joining forces with British carmaker Aston Martin to release two limited editions vehicles.

Aston Martin's first EV, the Rapide E, will be an all-electric rocket-ship with a near-tonne of torque and sprint to 100km/h of under five seconds.

The Aston Martin Valkyrie's top-secret power figures appear to have been leaked online.