Aston Martin Virage revealed

hks786 · 02-23-2011, 07:24 AM

More pics + info:
http://www.netcarshow.com/aston_martin/2012-virage/

6.0 V12
490 bhp
570 Nm

Aston Martin say it sits between the DB9 and DBS

hks786 · 02-23-2011, 07:29 AM

OK wtf is going on here. For anyone who can be bothered reading is this based on a DB9? I'm confused. To me it seems like we have: DB9, DB9 Virage and DB9 S. Kinda like A4, S4, RS4.

However, Aston are making it seem like they have 3 totally different models and giving them different names. I just don't see the point of this car. Sure it looks sharper but why cant this just be the new DB9? It's only got 20bhp more than the current DB9 and looks like a facelift. Even the wheels are almost the same as the DBS wheels lol

hks786 · 02-23-2011, 07:34 AM

The interior is exactly the same!

hks786 · 02-23-2011, 07:37 AM

Don't get me wrong, it does look really good. I love the sharper headlights and bumper changes BUT to me it's just a facelift with 20bhp more. It's not a whole new model to be sold along the DB9.

Also, notice how they slide it between the DB9 and DBS. 470bhp, 490bhp and 510bhp. What the hell is the point of that? These differences are tiny to justify 3 seperate models with different names. Even Topgear said think of the DBS as a DB9-S, and thats coming from Clarkson who is an Aston fan.

BMW269 · 02-23-2011, 09:09 AM

It does look good but well its a DB9. When I saw "Virage" I thought it was the new Vantage.

TK-421 · 02-23-2011, 09:48 AM

WHY

Olagüe · 02-23-2011, 10:06 AM

love all the aston martins

MisterSkiMask · 02-23-2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hks786

OK wtf is going on here. For anyone who can be bothered reading is this based on a DB9? I'm confused. To me it seems like we have: DB9, DB9 Virage and DB9 S. Kinda like A4, S4, RS4.

However, Aston are making it seem like they have 3 totally different models and giving them different names. I just don't see the point of this car. Sure it looks sharper but why cant this just be the new DB9? It's only got 20bhp more than the current DB9 and looks like a facelift. Even the wheels are almost the same as the DBS wheels lol

this

Garduna · 02-23-2011, 11:22 AM

This should be the facelifted DB9, it's visually looks very similar....

Augenbrauezug · 02-23-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

This should be the facelifted DB9, it's visually looks very similar....

Agreed, BMW would call this a LCI.

Aston Martin makes beautiful cars, but it seems they are afraid of stepping outside the box. I'd love to see a new model that resembled my dad's old db5.

mdosu · 02-23-2011, 11:45 AM

Aston designer to boss: "Right, that new Aston design, done it, I'm off to the pub now".

it'll be funnier if you picture a lazy bloke with an English accent.

Jaypod · 02-23-2011, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hks786

OK wtf is going on here. For anyone who can be bothered reading is this based on a DB9? I'm confused. To me it seems like we have: DB9, DB9 Virage and DB9 S. Kinda like A4, S4, RS4.

However, Aston are making it seem like they have 3 totally different models and giving them different names. I just don't see the point of this car. Sure it looks sharper but why cant this just be the new DB9? It's only got 20bhp more than the current DB9 and looks like a facelift. Even the wheels are almost the same as the DBS wheels lol

Completely agree! However just reading 6L V12 made me feel much better

GregTheStig · 02-23-2011, 11:56 AM

I'm not sure why they thought they needed a car between the DB9 and DBS.... but it looks sexy

ianbiz · 02-23-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdosu

Aston designer to boss: "Right, that new Aston design, done it, I'm off to the pub now".

it'll be funnier if you picture a lazy bloke with an English accent.

of if you knew it came from top gear talking about the Porsche 911

BTM · 02-23-2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregTheStig

I'm not sure why they thought they needed a car between the DB9 and DBS.... but it looks sexy

Agreed...seems just like a facelifted DB9 to me

Gavin@MMW · 02-23-2011, 12:40 PM

Aston Design Fail.

They are starting to work Like Porsche now..

Alessandro · 02-23-2011, 02:01 PM

oh man it looks already old.

Mu Mu · 02-23-2011, 02:09 PM

I love Aston Martins but fail

Raine · 02-23-2011, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olagüe

love all the aston martins

+1

Their cars are so beautiful...especially in the right color.

NewYearsBoy · 02-23-2011, 04:00 PM

I like the lights... But whats up with the front bumper...??

esqu1re · 02-23-2011, 04:38 PM

^ +1

hks786 · 02-23-2011, 04:48 PM

Aston need to see the comments in this thread lol

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hks786 Major General 2276 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	OK wtf is going on here. For anyone who can be bothered reading is this based on a DB9? I'm confused. To me it seems like we have: DB9, DB9 Virage and DB9 S. Kinda like A4, S4, RS4. However, Aston are making it seem like they have 3 totally different models and giving them different names. I just don't see the point of this car. Sure it looks sharper but why cant this just be the new DB9? It's only got 20bhp more than the current DB9 and looks like a facelift. Even the wheels are almost the same as the DBS wheels lol __________________
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