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ASTON MARTIN 2013
THIS EDITION IS DEDICATED TO OUR FOUNDERS,
ROBERT BAMFORD & LIONEL MARTIN
Lionel MartinRobert Bamford
“An Aston Martin combines three important elements: Power, Beauty, Soul.
Aston Martins are truly special — they always have been and always will be.”
Dr. Ulrich Bez
Chief Executive Officer
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World-leading design, exceptional engineering and extraordinary craftsmanship
are central to Aston Martin’s ethos of Power, Beauty and Soul, and each and
every Aston Martin is an expression of this. As we celebrate the company’s
100th year and look forward to the next century of handcrafting the most
beautiful and exciting cars, Aston Martin stands proud at the head of a long
automotive tradition of heritage and the best of British craftsmanship.
Aston Martin as a brand and company is constantly evolving and our range
reflects the changing demands, aspirations and lifestyles of our customers,
from the Cygnet through to the One-77. Our ability to go the distance, on road
and track, is testament to world-beating quality, reliability and durability.
Central to Aston Martin’s engineering approach is the state-of-the-art Vertical
Horizontal (VH) architecture. Using materials and engineering principles taken
from the aerospace industry, this bonded aluminium structure is extremely light,
strong and resistant to bending and twisting.
Our pursuit of perfection and our obsession with perfect panel fit and flawless
paint finish are born from the desire to build the world’s most beautiful cars.
Our mastery of working with materials such as aluminium, carbon fibre and
leather, combined with manufacturing precision and intense technology all
come to life when you drive your Aston Martin.
Dr. Ulrich Bez
Chief Executive Officer
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CELEBRATING
THE FIRST 100 YEARS
OF ASTON MARTIN
The maker of exceptional high performance
cars since 1913, Aston Martin is one of the
world’s most iconic automotive brands.
Independent in spirit and ownership,
we remain resolute and true to the ethos
of creating cars that embrace advanced
engineering, yet exude understated elegance.
In pursuing our goal of creating ever
more appealing, more appropriate and
more accomplished cars we are always
looking to our future. Yet with such a rich
heritage that over the last 100 years has
seen Aston Martin create some of the most
beautiful and exciting road and racing cars
ever made, we will always draw inspiration
from our greatest achievements of the past.
The sensational Vanquish is a symbol of
our commitment to embracing change
and innovation while respecting those
qualities that make an Aston Martin so
very special. As such it is the perfect flagship
for the strongest model range in our rich
history, and the ultimate expression of
Power, Beauty and Soul.
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OUR HISTORY
Company founded
1913
Bamford and Martin
Limited founded
13 January in
Henniker Mews, South
Kensington, London.
V8 Coupe
1996-2000
Coal Scuttle
1914
The first Aston Martin.
1914 — Lionel Martin
is appointed Chairman.
V12 Vanquish
2001-2007
Aston Hill Climb
1914
The Aston Martin
name is born following
success at Aston
Hill Climb.
2003
DB7 Zagato
2003
1927
Bamford & Martin
1914-1925
Quantity built 60. Quantity built 130. Quantity built 165. Quantity built 410.
DB9
2004-2012
19301914 1932 1939 1950
Series-2
1932-1933
V8 Vantage
2005-
Series-3
1934-1935
DBS
2007-2012
DB2
1950-1953
1951 — DB2 comes
1st, 2nd and 3rd in the
3-litre class at
Le Mans.
V12 Vantage
2009-
DB4
1958-1963
Quantity built 1185.
1963 — Roy Salvadori
wins at Monza in
DB4GT.
Rapide
2010-2012
Quantity built 101.
1997 — Bob Dover is
appointed Chairman.
2000 — Dr. Ulrich Bez
is appointed CEO and
later Chairman.
Quantity built 2578.
2002 — Vanquish
features in
‘Die Another Day’.
Quantity built 200
(includes DBAR1).
2003 — Gaydon
facility opens.
Aston Martin Engine
Plant opens in
Cologne, assembling
both V8 and V12
engines.
2007 —
David Richards
is appointed Chairman.
Dr. Ulrich Bez
continues as CEO.
2007 — Aston Martin
purchased by
Investment Dar and
Adeem Investments.
2008 — features in
the James Bond film
‘Quantum of Solace’.
2008 — Nürburgring
Engineering Technical
Centre opens.
Rapide unveiled
at 2009 Frankfurt
Motor Show.
1971 1972 1984
DB4GT Zagato
1960-1963
Quantity built 19. Quantity built 1059.
One-77
2010-2012
DB5
1963-1966
1964 — features in
the James Bond film
‘Goldfinger’.
Cygnet
2011-
DB6
1965-1970
Quantity built 1788.
1965 — DB5 features
in ‘Thunderball’.
Virage
2011-2012
DBS
1967-1972
Quantity built 1193.
1969 — DBS features
in ‘On Her Majesty’s
Secret Service’.
V12 Zagato
2012-
AMV8
1972-1989
1987 — AMV8 Vantage
features in ‘The Living
Daylights’.
V12 Vantage Roadster
2012-
V8 Vantage
1977-1990
Quantity built 458. Quantity built 288.Quantity built 2360.
Vanquish
2012-
V8 Vantage
1993-2000
DB9
2012-
DB7
1994-2003
Quantity built 6892.
Rapide S
2013-
2009 — One-77 wins
design award at public
debut at Villa d’Este
Concours.
2010 — Launch of
the V8 Vantage N420
derivative and first
production model
of One-77.
Unveiling of the
Cygnet Concept
Car at the Geneva
Motor Show.
Launch of the Virage
and V8 Vantage S.
Historic partnership
was rekindled in 2011
with the unveiling of
the V12 Zagato at the
Concorso d’Eleganza,
Villa d’Este, Italy.
Launch of the
V12 Vantage Roadster,
the most exciting
Vantage we have
ever built.
A century of
exceptional sports
cars is distilled into
a bold, new breed
of Aston Martin:
Vanquish.
Major enhancements
to the iconic DB9 are
revealed. Boasting
new styling, revised
engineering and
enhanced luxury —
DB9 is the
quintessential
Sports GT.
Launch of the
Rapide S, the most
powerful and luxurious
four-door Aston Martin
ever produced.
To mark our Centenary year in the
manner it deserves we have put together
a spectacular programme of events
to celebrate and commemorate our
glorious past, exciting present and
ambitious future.
Our activities began on 15 January
2013 – precisely 100 years to the
day since the official incorporation
of the company – at Henniker Mews
in Chelsea, Aston Martin’s original
home. Past and present were perfectly
represented in the stunning shape of
the new Vanquish, which joined ‘A3’,
the oldest surviving Aston Martin, and a
commemorative plaque was unveiled.
Later that day some 600 guests of
Aston Martin and friends and family
brought this historic day to a close with
a black tie champagne reception and
gala dinner.
As Centenary celebrations kicked off
in London, Aston Martin also hosted a
100th Birthday party with a difference
in Dubai. Perched high above the
shimmering Arabian Gulf, selected
guests and dignitaries were wowed
by the unprecedented sight of an
Aston Martin Vanquish being airlifted
into position on the helipad of the iconic
Burj Al Arab, before sitting down to
enjoy a sumptuous dinner.
Spring sees the start of the international
motorsport season and Aston Martin
Racing will be challenging for honours
in the world’s most prestigious
endurance events, including the
Nürburgring, Le Mans and Spa 24-hour
races. Privateer teams will also be
contesting numerous domestic GT
championships throughout Europe, the
United States, Middle East and Asia
Pacific regions, upholding Aston Martin’s
proud tradition of racing success.
The focal point of 2013’s celebrations
is Centenary Week; a festival of all
things Aston Martin from 15 July to
21 July. Designed to appeal to owners
and brand enthusiasts, this seven-day
extravaganza encompasses special
activities at our Gaydon headquarters,
driving tours, a 1,000-guest ‘birthday
party’ on Saturday 20 July and a
spectacular Centenary Celebration
event held at Kensington Gardens,
London on Sunday 21 July.
OUR HISTORY
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CENTENARY CALENDAR
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AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR. AN EXCEPTIONAL CALENDAR OF INTERNATIONAL EVENTS. FROM EXCLUSIVE
CHAMPAGNE RECEPTIONS AND GRUELLING ENDURANCE RACES TO GLAMOROUS CENTENARY GATHERINGS,
WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 100TH BIRTHDAY WITH STYLE. WE SINCERELY LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING US.
17–20 May 2013
NÜRBURGRING 24HR RACE
Hundreds of cars will start the fearsome
24-hour race, which runs on the daunting
25km circuit combining the legendary
Nordschleife and the modern Grand Prix
track. In our Centenary year we will once
again be competing on the world-renowned
race track with a spectacular line-up of cars.
18 May 2013
BONHAMS AUCTION —
The famous Bonhams Aston Martin sale
has always garnered the attention of auto
enthusiasts and collectors alike. In our
Centenary year, the world’s largest antique
collectibles auctioneer will once more
be selling a huge set of Aston Martin
motorcars and parts, held at Aston Martin
Works Service in Newport Pagnell,
Buckinghamshire on 18 May 2013.
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21-23 June
LE MANS CENTENARY PARADE —
Aston Martin Racing invites you to be part
of Aston Martin’s Centenary celebrations
at the 2013, 24 Hours of Le Mans. A truly
once in a lifetime opportunity, you will
be one of only 100 Aston Martin owners
to complete a parade lap of the iconic
La Sarthe circuit in front of 250,000
expectant race fans. 100 cars representing
100 years of exceptional beauty and
engineering excellence.
To find out more about this or other
Aston Martin Racing events please contact
Carol Melville on +44 (0)1295 754 070 or
email cmelville@astonmartinracing.com
July 2013
CENTENARY DRIVES —
The Aston Martin Centenary Drives
programme offers you the opportunity to
drive through some of the world’s most
spectacular scenery, giving you the chance
to enjoy your car in a truly dynamic
environment. At the end of each day, you
will relax in an exclusive hotel, enjoying fine
wine and dining with like-minded owners.
We have purposefully scheduled the UK and
European events to start or finish with the
Centenary Celebration event in London on
Sunday 21 July.
6 & 7 July 2013
AMOC CENTENARY RACE —
Brands Hatch, one of the best known
race circuits in the UK, will host the
Aston Martin Owners Club Centenary race
meeting on the weekend of 6 and 7 July to
celebrate the heritage of an iconic British
marque. In addition to racing, there will be
demonstration laps of Aston Martin race
cars covering all eras and members will
have an opportunity to join a parade lap on
track. To find out more or book your tickets
please visit www.brandshatch.co.uk
15–21 July 2013
CENTENARY WEEK
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20 July 2013
ASTON MARTIN BIRTHDAY PARTY —
21 July 2013
CENTENARY CELEBRATION EVENT —
27–28 July 2013
SILVERSTONE CLASSIC —
Conceived for both owners and enthusiasts
of the brand to get involved as never
before, we will have a week of special
activities at our Gaydon headquarters,
including: factory-based events and tours
in and around our Warwickshire home;
Design Master Classes; ‘Dine on the Line’
experiences and an exhibition portraying
each of the 10 decades of the company.
The week will culminate in a spectacular
Aston Martin Birthday Party and a
Centenary Celebration event in central
London on Saturday and Sunday 20/21 July.
FOR MORE INFORMATION on these and other special Centenary events, including Aston Martin ‘On Tour’ exclusive
2013 Centenary Driving Tours in the UK, Europe and the USA please visit www.astonmartin.com/100/events
A birthday party Aston Martin style, our
celebratory event will take place prior to
the Centenary Celebration event on Sunday.
We look forward to hosting a Centenary
party for owners, concours participants,
VIP guests, Media and brand enthusiasts
alike. This ticketed and by-invitation-only
event will be held in central London on the
evening of Saturday 20 July.
The highlight of our Centenary celebrations,
our Centenary Celebration event marks
a joint celebration with the Aston Martin
Owners Club, the Aston Martin Heritage
Trust, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. and, of
course, our customers, dealers and the
many friends of the marque. The event will
take place in Kensington Gardens, with the
kind permission of The Royal Parks, and will
see car displays and the largest gathering of
Aston Martins in the history of the company.
Various ‘packages’ will be available for
participants and guests.
As the official Silverstone Classic celebrated
marque, Aston Martin will play a major
role in this year’s event in honour of our
100 year history.
Building on the record-breaking successes
of recent events, this summer’s Silverstone
Classic will feature unrivalled racing grids
featuring the full spectrum of classic motor
sport, an exceptional line up of classic
car displays and a special 100 car parade
lap, an amazing array of interactive family
entertainment plus outstanding live music
from renowned classic rock bands in
the evenings.
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CENTENARY EDITION MODELS
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
OF EXCLUSIVITY
IN ADDITION TO AN EXTENSIVE CALENDAR OF EXCITING GLOBAL EVENTS TO MARK OUR CENTENARY
YEAR WE HAVE CREATED A LASTING LEGACY IN THE EXQUISITE SHAPE OF FOUR EXCEPTIONAL
CENTENARY EDITION CARS, BASED UPON THE VANTAGE, DB9, RAPIDE AND VANQUISH MODEL LINES.
To ensure exclusivity every car will be
built to order, with production of each
model limited to a maximum of 100
examples. The Vantage Centenary Edition
is available as a V8 Coupe or Roadster or a
V12 Coupe. Likewise the DB9 Centenary
Edition is available to order in Coupe or
Volante form.
Distinguished by a unique gradiated twotone paint scheme, special leather and
contrast stitching, these special edition
cars elevate the level of craftsmanship
that exists within Aston Martin to
new levels. Solid sterling silver wings
badges with exquisite enamel inlay and
numbered hallmarked solid sterling silver
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commemorative plaques are suitably
exclusive finishing touches to what are
sure to become covetable collectors’ cars
of the future.
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INTRODUCING
SPORT
TIMELESS LUXURY
ASTON MARTIN
Power, Beauty, Soul_14
Motorsport_16
Craftsmanship_18
Technology_20
Engine Technology_22
Aston Martin Life_24
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Vantage introduction_28
V8 Vantage_30
V8 Vantage S_34
V12 Vantage_38
V12 Vantage Roadster_42
DB9 introduction_46
New DB9_48
Rapide S introduction_52
New Rapide S_54
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ULTIMATE GT
Vanquish introduction_58
New Vanquish_60
CITY
Cygnet introduction_64
Cygnet_66
ICONIC
Iconic introduction_72
V12 Zagato_74
One-77_75
SERVICES
Colour & Trim_76
Accessories & Options_78
Q By Aston Martin_80
Lifestyle Collection_82
Aston Martin Experiences_84
Aston Martin Enthusiast_86
Ownership Experience_88
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POWER
BEAUTY
SOUL
Aston Martin is a brand and a company
that has embraced change without
compromising its worldwide reputation
for understated style and elegance.
Captivating design and unparalleled
attention to detail are central to the
company’s ethos of Power, Beauty and
Soul, with perfectly proportioned, flowing
bodywork and cosseting interiors that
epitomise the marriage of form, function
and genuine materials. An Aston Martin
combines power and sporting ability with
refinement, luxury and exceptional beauty.
The core values of Power, Beauty and
Soul are expressed in every Aston Martin,
from the breathtaking One-77 and brutally
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elegant V12 Zagato to the mould-breaking
Cygnet city car. This breadth and diversity
in the current Aston Martin range is
unprecedented. From the intensity of
Vantage and the grace of DB9, to the luxury
and space of Rapide S and the supreme
dynamism of Vanquish, there’s a model
to suit every taste and lifestyle.
Taut and poised, with strong, muscular
surfaces that are instantly recognisable, no
car has the presence, proportion or visual
poise of an Aston Martin. Thanks to our
commitment to advanced materials and
the application of intelligent engineering
solutions, we are proud in the knowledge
our cars’ enviable style is matched only
by their outstanding substance.
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MOTORSPORT
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RACING IS OUR HEARTBEAT. WE MADE OUR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT IN 1923
AT THE FRENCH GRAND PRIX, AND SINCE THAT DAY OUR COMMITMENT TO
MOTORSPORT HAS NEVER WAVERED.
From the epic sports car victories in
the ’50s – crowned by the 1959
Le Mans win – to more recent success
with the DBR9 at Le Mans, and the V8
and V12 Vantage class wins at the
Nürburgring 24 hour, Aston Martin has
consistently enjoyed hard-won success
in the heat of battle.
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2012 sees the launch of the V12 Vantage
GT3 and the Vantage GTE Le Mans
challenger that will compete in the world’s
toughest GT race series, including the new
World Endurance Championship. These
new racers are the culmination of seven
years’ experience competing at the forefront
of all major international GT series.
It is the strongest endorsement of the
qualities of our road car range that
they adapt so readily and with so little
modification to become winning sports
racing cars. Lessons learned in the racing
environment filter directly back into
further refining the design, durability and
performance of our road cars today.
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CRAFTSMANSHIP
A VERY SPECIAL CULTURE MAKES ASTON MARTIN GENUINELY UNIQUE
– A CULTURE THAT THRIVES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AESTHETIC
ENDEAVOUR AND ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE, THAT EMBRACES THE DYNAMIC
TENSION BETWEEN CREATIVE ENTHUSIASM AND TECHNICAL VISION.
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ARTISTRY
It is in the marriage of these inspirational
opposites, and in the harmonisation of their
apparent contradictions, that the marque’s
unique personality is formed.
It is shaped through the combined vision
of designers and technicians united by a
common goal — to build the world’s most
prestigious cars.
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DETAIL
HONESTY
INTEGRITY
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TECHNOLOGY
THE PASSION THAT SURROUNDS ASTON MARTIN COMBINES WITH AN
INHERENT BOND BETWEEN ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY.
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Every Aston Martin is very much a product
of today’s technology. New resources
and continual investment in the best
people and the latest computer aided
design and engineering facilities have
empowered Aston Martin to build
exceptional cars. Whether through the
masterful use of modern materials, such
as the latest bonded aluminium VH
architecture and the use of carbon fibre
body panels on the new Vanquish,
or the ability to employ the latest
electronic technology in our state-ofthe-art Aston Martin Infotainment system,
Aston Martin is always at the forefront.
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ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF ACHIEVING 21ST CENTURY PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY,
WHILE PRESERVING THE CLASSIC APPEAL OF OUR POTENT, SOULFUL V8 AND V12 ENGINES.
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The heart of every Aston Martin is its
engine. Both our 4.7 litre V8 and 6.0 litre
V12 powerplants embody our philosophy
of delivering the ultimate in accessible,
characterful performance, for it’s these
key qualities that really count towards
the driving experience.
With the new Vanquish we have
introduced technology first applied in
the One-77 supercar. All the major
components of the V12 are new, plus
we have also introduced variable valve
timing and knock sensing to extract as
much energy from the petrol as possible.
The result is an engine that produces
more power and torque, than its previous
incarnations whilst improving fuel
economy and reducing emissions.
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ASTON MARTIN LIFE
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“ WHEN YOU BECOME AN ASTON MARTIN OWNER, YOU ACQUIRE SO MUCH MORE THAN A FABULOUS CAR;
YOU JOIN A GLOBAL FAMILY OF PASSIONATE LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS, UNITED BY AN APPRECIATION OF THE
INIMITABLE STYLE AND INHERENT CLASS THAT DISTINGUISHES AN ASTON MARTIN FROM ANY OTHER CAR.”
MICHAEL VAN DER SANDE — CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
This passion is shared by all of us at
Aston Martin, our dealer network and
even extended enthusiast clubs such
as the independently owned Aston Martin
Owners Club. We’re proud of our heritage
and of the fact that more than 85 per
cent of all Aston Martins ever built are
still in existence and being enjoyed by
their owners.
Above all, we want you to enjoy driving
your car which is why we also host a
fabulous range of Aston Martin driving
experiences and events around the world.
At these events, whether organised by your
dealer or by Aston Martin, you’ll drive
your or our cars, meet like-minded Aston
individuals, and sample some of the finer
things in life. So, whether you crave the
adrenalin rush of driving as fast as you
dare around one of the world’s great race
circuits, long for the more leisurely delights
of our luxury tours through glorious
landscapes or are intrigued by the novelty
of powering around a special course carved
into the snow and ice of an alpine resort,
you can be sure of one thing: Aston Martin
ownership is an experience like no other.
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MODEL RANGE
SPORT
V8 VANTAGE p.30 V8 VANTAGE S p.34 V12 VANTAGE p.38
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TIMELESS
DB9 p.48
CITY ICONIC
CYGNET p.66 V12 ZAGATO p.74 ONE-77 p.75
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LUXURY ULTIMATE GT
RAPIDE S p.54 VANQUISH p.60
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