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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Has Come To An End

Aston Martin has announced the strongest but, unfortunately, also its last V12 Vantage. This was confirmed by Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers who said: “Now it is time to bring this bloodline to a close, fittingly with the most spectacular example yet – the fastest, most powerful and most dynamically capable V12 Vantage ever.”

The new Aston Martin Vantage will be powered by a 6.0 twinturbo V12 engine with 690 hp (507 kW) and 555 lb-ft (753 Nm) of torque, which is 20 percent more than the V8 model. It will reach 62 mph in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph (322 km / h). It is mounted on 21-inch wheels wrapped in 275/35 (front) and 315/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot 4S tires.

The car was on a diet so the weight was reduced to more than an excellent 1795 kg. All this is achieved by the use of lightweight carbon parts such as carbon fenders, side sills, rear bumper, deck lid, centrally placed stainless steel exhaust. It is also equipped with adaptive suspension, new springs, composite brakes with 410 mm discs and six-piston calipers at the front, while at the rear there are 360 ​​mm discs with four-piston calipers.

Tobias Moers also said: “Every great sports car brand has a hero car. For Aston Martin in more recent years that car has been the V12 Vantage. Right from the moment the first V12 Vantage RS Concept was shown back in 2007 our customers and fans around the world fell in love with the idea of ​​fitting our biggest engine into our smallest and most sporting model. ”

It will be produced in only 333 copies, and the first cars should reach their owners at the end of the year.

Source: Aston Martin

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Will Audi produce its first pickup?

A few days ago there was news that Audi is considering the production of a pickup. This was confirmed by Audi director Markus Duesmann, who said that they are seriously considering it. He also said that we could soon see something similar to a pickup.

Photo: Kolesa.ru

The development of the new platform would be too expensive for Audi, so it is assumed that in this case they could borrow the T6 platform as a basis for further vehicle development. This platform is used by the VW Amarok model which will be powered by a V6 TDI, and depending on the market, other engines will be on offer as well. This means that the pickup would probably get more luxurious materials and improved technology in the interior, while the exterior would be adorned with the standard Audi logo.

Some rumors say it could also be one of the platforms used by electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group. Would that mean that the vehicle will be aimed primarily at the American market? If so, then the Ford F-150 Lightning, Tesla Cybertruck and GMC Hummer EV would get a serious competitor.

Source: Autocar, Photo: X-Tomi Design

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2024 GranTurismo Folgore first fully electric Maserati

While we wait for the presentation of the Maserati Grecale at the end of the month, which was supposed to arrive last year, Maserati published photos of its first electric car, the GranTurismo Folgore. It is part of the Italian company’s plan to electrify all its models by the end of the decade.

According to what can be seen in the photos, Maserati has not given up on its distinctive design. Although there is not much information, the published photos show the well-known appearance of the front grille and aerodynamic three-spoke rim.

The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore will be based on the new platform and will be powered by three electric motors that will produce a total of 750 hp (559 kW). It will reach 62 mph in less than 3 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km / h) and will be equipped with an 800-volt battery.

Maserati’s plan is to electrify all its cars by the end of the decade. In addition to these models, which will arrive on the market in 2023, Maserati will electrify the Quattroporte, Levante and MC20 models by 2025. The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore should hit the market in 2024.

Source: Maserati

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