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Sebastian Vettel drove a 100-year-old Aston Martin TT1

July 23, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

In 1922, Aston Martin produced its first racing car, the Aston Martin TT1, which premiered at the 1922 French Grand Prix in Strasbourg. Now, 100 years later, four-time World Drivers’ Champion, Sebastian Vettel had the opportunity to drive this unique racing car.

Aston Martin organized an event celebrating 100 years of the TT1 model and Vettel was also present at the event as a member of the Aston Martin Formula 1 team. The car was built with two seats, driver + mechanic, which was standard at the time. The mechanic maintained pressure in the fuel system using a hand pump and fixed problems that might occur during the race. Back then there were no pit stops like we have now in Formula 1.

Aston Martin TT1 is powered by a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder 16v engine with 55 hp (40 kW), which is enough to push the car to a top speed of 85 mph (137 km/h). The TT1 model was not successful on its debut, because after 19 laps it had to leave the race due to an engine failure.

We’re sure Vettel enjoyed driving this unique car, but it was also a privilege.

Source: Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant via Facebook

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Aston Martin has a new logo and slogan

July 20, 2022 Francis Mitterrand

“A game-changing event,” is how Aston Martin CEO Lawrence Stroll described the $93.5 million investment by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. This was the reason for Aston Martin to change its logo for the eighth time in its more than hundred-year-long history.

“Because we are designed to make people fall in love, to connect with the hearts and minds of our customers, every object we design at Aston Martin has deep meaning and intention and is created with honesty and emotion. As we approach an exciting moment of product evolution, the design of the new wings was no different. Every millimeter of each line – of each shape within the new wings, is drawn forward from the depths of our 109-year Aston Martin creative wellspring,” said Marek Reichman, VP and CCO of Aston Martin.

The new logo will arrive with the next generation of Aston Martin cars, and the design has been handcrafted by artisans in Birmingham. However, the new wing design will be unveiled at Sunday’s French Grand Prix, where Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team cars will compete. The front of the vehicle will feature the old logo celebrating the 100th anniversary of Aston Martin’s involvement in racing.

In addition to the logo, Aston Martin also has a new slogan: “”Intensity. Driven.”

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Aston Martin Bulldog

May 27, 2022 M.K.

The DeLoreana DMC-12 became planetarily popular thanks to the movie “Back to the Future.” But another car was an alternative to the DeLorean and was to appear as a vehicle that Marty McFly and Emmett Brown would use in the film. It’s an Aston Martin Bulldog.

The Aston Martin Bulldog was created 43 years ago and fits perfectly into current concepts. The car has been completely restored and was presented at this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este exhibition where it won the Coppa d’Oro award. The most attention was drawn to the massive gullwing door, while its interior is adorned with brown leather and a new digital cluster.

The 1979 model is powered by a 5.3L twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 600 hp (441 kW) and 500 lb-ft (678 Nm) of torque. At one time it was one of the fastest production cars in the world. Reaches 62 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 162 mph (261 km / h), although the fastest speed the car was recorded doing 191 mph (307 km / h) during a test run at the Motor Industry Research Association track in late 1979.