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The Last of the Great Sticks

The Last of the Great Sticks

The computers have won. Cars with automatic transmission are more efficient and consistent than manuals. But if you believe that owning a high performance vehicle is about having fun, Carfection has for you a bucket list of cars with “a proper gearbox.”

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante

The convertible version of Aston Martin’s beautiful Vanquish variant. The Vanquish Zagato Volante also takes design cues from the Vulcan. Its 592hp V12 lets it go from 0 to 60mph in 3.7s. Limited to 99 units.

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Leno Drives the Aston Martin DB 11

Leno Drives the Aston Martin DB 11

Jay Leno visits the secret vault of “a small company” called Aston Martin to check out a prototype of its flagship GT, the DB 11. Then he takes it on an ever so tame test drive against stunt driver and former Stig Ben Collins and the new V12 Vantage S.

Aston Martin Red Bull AM-RB 001

Aston Martin Red Bull AM-RB 001

A road legal car that’s faster than a 2015 F1 car. That’s the AM-RB 001’s threat – er, promise. Its 100% carbon fiber body and wheels, and custom V12 give the car a 1bhp:1kg ratio, and a unique underbody helps generate massive downforce. Aston will produce just 124 cars.

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato

One of those rare cases where a concept car goes into production almost unchanged, Aston’s awesome looking coachbuilt, carbon fiber Vanquish is heading to the garages of 99 of lucky (and wealthy) customers, complete with a 600hp 6.0L V12, and a 3.5s 0-to-60 time.

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato

Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato

Aston teamed up with Zagato to create the ultimate expression of its Vanquish sports coupe. The concept has bespoke carbon fiber body panels, a 600 hp V12 under the bonnet, a retractable spoiler, cool bladed taillights, and premium interior befitting a true grand tourer.

2017 Aston Martin Vantage GT8

2017 Aston Martin Vantage GT8

Aston Martin is making just 150 of this special Vantage, drawing inspiration from the V8 Vantage GTE race car. The 446hp GT8 cuts weight by about 220lb. using an ample dose of carbon fiber and other tweaks, and improves grip and downforce with lots of aero bits.

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2017 Aston Martin Vantage GTS

2017 Aston Martin Vantage GTS

This combination of the V8 Vantage S and the Vantage GT is exclusive to the US. It has the same 436hp 4.7L V8 engine but with the choice of a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed auto. You can choose between a sporty or a luxurious trim as well as a fixed roof or a drop top.

2017 Aston Martin DB 11

2017 Aston Martin DB 11

The DB 11 has an all new 5.2L twin-turbocharged V12 that produces up to 600hp and 516 lb-ft. of torque, delivered via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Intakes behind the rear windows push air to the rear of the trunk, creating a virtual spoiler. Drops Q3 2016 for $212K.

Aston Martin Vulcan Unleashed

Aston Martin Vulcan Unleashed

A brief look at Aston Martin’s totally bonkers Vulcan sports car, as it tears up some asphalt, wows us with the exhaust note of its 800hp V12, and sticks to the track like glue thanks to its huge wing and ground aero.

Leno Checks out Aston Martin DB10

Leno Checks out Aston Martin DB10

Aston Martin’s Marek Reichman dropped by Jay Leno’s Garage to showcase one of his latest designs, the DB10. Made solely for the James Bond movie Spectre, the DB10 has an aluminum chassis, a carbon fiber body and the Vantage’s 420hp 4.7L V8 engine.

1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

1962 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

A specimen of Zagato’s masterpiece, a lightweight and sublimely sculpted body over a classic sports car. This particular car – 14th of only 19 units built – won races in its heyday and auto shows after being restored. RM Sotheby’s will auction it off on 12/10/15.

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Aston Martin DB9 GT

Aston Martin DB9 GT
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Sorry millionaires, the DB10 is still exclusively in James Bond’s hands. But the DB9 GT is no slouch. Its 6L V12 has been upgraded to produce up to 547hp and 457 lb-ft. of torque. It goes from 0 to 62mph in 4.5s and has a 183mph top speed.

Aston Martin Vulcan at Goodwood

Aston Martin Vulcan at Goodwood

The track-only Aston Martin Vulcan supercar made its public debut at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Watch the flame-spewing monster prance on Goodwood’s track for the audience. Chris Harris has more here.

James Bond: Aston Martin vs. Jaguar

James Bond: Aston Martin vs. Jaguar

A peek at the supercar rides of James Bond and his nemesis Mr. Hinx in the upcoming movie SPECTRE. James Bond’s Aston Martin DB10 will engage in a chase scene in the streets of Rome against Mr. Hinx’s Jaguar C-X75.

Aston Martin Vulcan

Aston Martin Vulcan

The Vulcan is a track-only supercar with a carbon fiber body and an 800hp 7L V12. Buyers will be offered training sessions, which includes using the V12 Vantage S, One-77 and Vantage GT4 as freaking training cars. Vulcan, you’re scary.

Aston Martin Vantage GT3

Aston Martin Vantage GT3

The Vantage GT3 is 220lb lighter than the V12 Vantage S, thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber, magnesium and titanium. Its 6L V12 engine makes up to 592bhp and 461 lb-ft of torque. Goes from 0 to 60mph in 3.5s and tops out at 185mph.

Zagato Aston Martin Virage S.B.

Zagato Aston Martin Virage S.B.

Shown off at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Concours d’Elegance, Zagato made the Aston Martin Virage Shooting Brake for a commission. The coachbuilder was took inspiration from the Vantage and Virage cars of the 80s. Video here.

2015 V12 Vantage S Roadster

2015 V12 Vantage S Roadster

The updated Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster now has a 7-speed gearbox with paddle shifters, and its 572hp V12 gets it to a top speed of 201mph – though at that speed, the hair might rip out of your skull. More on 95octane.

Aston Martin Vantage S Roadster

Aston Martin Vantage S Roadster

Aiming to unseat the Jaguar F-Type V8 S from the British drop-top throne, the V12 Vantage S Roadster has an ferocious 572 hp engine, goes 0-to-60 in 3.9 secs, and top out at 201mph, though it’s likely to cost more than twice the Jag’s price.

Aston Martin DP-100

Aston Martin DP-100

The Design Prototype 100 (DP-100) is Aston Martin’s entry for Vision Gran Turismo in Gran Turismo 6. The concept car has a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces up to 800hp. Check out its life-size model here.

Aston Martin Vantage N430

Aston Martin Vantage N430

The Vantage N430 sees Aston Martin’s GT-bred 4.7L V8 engine improved to provide up to 430hp and 361lb.ft. of torque. Available as a coupe or roadster and in five different finishes, including a throwback green and yellow theme.

2013 Zagato Aston Martins

2013 Zagato Aston Martins

For Aston Martin’s 100th birthday, Zagato created these two droolworthy rides. The DBS Coupe Zagato Centennial and DB9 Spyder Zagato Centennial, which dramatically overhaul Aston’s default styling with James Bond style.

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