First Car: 1915 Coal Scuttle
Logo History:
The Aston is named after the Aston Hill Climb, and the Martin is derived from the name Loinel Martin who co-founded the company.
Brief History:
In 1913 Bamford and Martin Limited were founded in London, then in 1914 the Aston Martin name was born after the Aston Hill Climb. Later in 1922, Aston Martin made its first appearance overseas at a French Grand Prix. The company was later forced to close in 1925 and reopened in Faltham during the mid twenties. In 1932 the Sutherland family took over the company only to lose it in 1947 to David Brown who buys it as Aston Martin Lagonda. After a long run David Brown is forced to sell the company in 1972 then after changing hands a few times FORD buys 75% of it's shares, twenty two years later FORD acquires 100% of the company.
Engine: 48- valve 6.0 litre 60� V12 mid- front mounted, rear wheel drive. Fully catalysed stainless steel exhausts system.
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Max. Power: 335kw (450bhp) at 6000rpm
Max Torque: 570Nm (420 lb-ft) at 5000rpm
Acceleration: (Coupe Manual) - 0- 100km/h (60mph) in 4.7 sec
Top Speed: 300km/h (181mph)
Transmission: rear mid- mounted �Touchtronic 2� 6 speed gear box wit electronic shift by wire control system, rear mid- mounted 6 speed manual gear box. Limited slip differential � final drive ratio:- 3.07:1 (auto) 3.54:1 (manual).
Brakes: radial- mounted four piston monobloc calipers, ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist (EBA), dynamic stability control (DSC),and traction control. Front ventilated and grooved steel discs 355mm diameter; rear ventilated and grooved steel discs 330mm diameter.
RRP: $329,947 (AUD)
