Aston Martin Is Going To Make The Manual Transmission More Attainable
Pointing to the Porsche 911 GT3, new Aston boss Adrian Hallmark thinks there's a market for a stick shift lower in the company's lineup.
Aston Martin "Needs" A Manual
Of course, Aston Martin already makes a few cars with manual transmissions. The Valour and Valiant both feature a six-speed unit, but these are high-dollar (even in Aston Martin terms) vehicles that see extremely limited production runs.
This Is Aston Martin’s Bonkers New Le Mans Hypercar
Aston Martin is coming back to the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year and hoping to win the event outright for the first time in more than 65 years. To achieve that lofty goal, it will race a V-12-powered hypercar based on its Valkyrie.
Aston Martin's Most Iconic Engine Won't Live Forever
The bad news is that even Aston Martin is counting the days until the V12 is no longer commercially viable. The good news is that the end date might be a bit further out than you would expect, though perhaps not for less-exclusive production cars like today's Vanquish.
Aston Martin Shows Final Livery for Valkyrie LMH
Aston Martin is preparing to make a major splash in motorsport as it readies the Valkyrie hypercar for its dual-racing debut in the 2025 season. The automaker has unveiled the final livery designs for its LMH (Le Mans Hypercar) variant of the Valkyrie,
Aston Martin Goes WEC And IMSA Racing With Valkyrie Hypercar
Aston Martin first started developing an endurance racing version of the Valkyrie long before the road car reached production. However, it scrapped the project in early 2020. Its
Aston Martin reveals competition Valkyrie aiming for victories at Le Mans and WEC
Aston Martin has revealed the racing version of the Valkyrie, which will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the World Endurance Championship (WEC), and the IMSA series.
Gamble describes Aston Martin WEC Hypercar move as a "pinch yourself moment"
New Aston Martin driver Tom Gamble has described signing for the British marque to race the new Valkyrie in the World Endurance Championship as a “pinch yourself moment”. The 2018 McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year revealed racing for a manufacturer in the top class of the WEC had become his aspiration after switching to sportscar racing in 2019 with a campaign in the GT World Challenge Europe.
Aston Martin's Valkyrie set to conquer endurance racing
The Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar, the only racing hypercar featuring a high-revving, naturally aspirated V12 engine, will debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in February.
This Special Edition Aston Martin Vantage Is Inspired By James Bond's Coolest Car
While on my daily hot girl walk yesterday evening, I came across a street-parked Aston Martin Vantage that stopped me in my ...
A Brief History of the Aston Martin Vantage
The latest Vantage was introduced last year and makes 656 horsepower, with a roadster version unveiled earlier this month. It ...
Aston Martin's CEO has a bold plan to keep the V12 alive
Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark has been particularly busy since he took the helm, and now we have an idea of what's in store for the British automaker.
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Aston Martin Vanquish: culture shock
Climb inside the Vanquish and thereʼs a unique atmosphere: a delicious smell of leather mixed with a whiff of oily heat. The ...
Aston Martin's New Boss Pushes Back Further on EVs
Aston had previously pledged to introduce its first EV as soon as 2026, but that now definitely won’t he happening.
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Max Verstappen Reported to Partner With Aston Martin’s $191,000 Car for His GT3 Team Debut
Max Verstappen will reportedly partner up with an Aston Martin car that is worth $191,000 for his GT3 racing team ...
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Aston Martin Drivers Will Get a Lot More to Choose From Under New CEO
Adrian Hallmark’s goal is to “double existing volumes,” from a wider range of editions to hybrids and more customizations ...
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Aston Martin to swap quantity for quality with new harder, faster model range
New CEO says four new cars in 18 months was too much; will boost value by launching faster or more luxurious versions of ...
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Aston Martin’s CEO, Adrian Hallmark, sets out the future of the luxury sports car brand
Wallpaper* sits down with Adrian Hallmark, the newly installed CEO of Aston Martin, to find out how the company will evolve ...
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Robichon, Drudi Join Heart of Racing LMGT3 Lineup
Zach Robichon and Aston Martin factory driver Mattia Drudi will join Heart of Racing Team’s Aston Martin LMGT3 lineup in the ...