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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Aston Martin LMV/R






U.S. Tuner Elite has come up with a Bond car (as in James Bond in a LeMans racer) inspired by the Ferrari Scuderia and Ferrari Stradale as well as the Lamborghini Superleggera. They call it the 2010 Aston Martin LMV/R (Le Mans Vantage Racer).

Elite claims the car will be lighter than the production model through extensive use of carbon fiber parts. And one has to assume that performance is, at least, marginally improved by way of the weight reduction as well the aerodynamic/body kit, a sport exhaust system and lowering springs. A big brake kit hints at increased performance too but Elite does not provide any info on that front.

Also included in the package is a an Alcantara interior along with carbon fiber paneling in the cabin and 20-inch wheels to fit the wide body kit. But this package really seems to be about that carbon fiber body paneling which, along with the usual skirts, wings and rear diffuser, also comes with rear quarter panel extensions that are 2-inches (5 cm) wider.

Only 30 of these Aston Martin LMV/R's will be made. They will be distributed through Aston Martin dealers in the United States. The price is a tad...no, it's an outright million miles beyond reasonable at 173,000 U.S. dollars, not including the original Aston Martin Vantage. But it does include transport to Elite for the installation job and back to the dealer purchase point where one buys the car.

Well, that makes it worth it then.


http://www.worldcarfans.com/10908042...martin-vantage
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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that whole car looks fcken bitchin!
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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What a sexy beast!
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Yeah I'd sell a kidney for that...
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Maybe if it came with a supercharger and track lessons, but as it stands this thing is one big Gemballa-sized ripoff
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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That side shot makes it look like a Mustang...maybe with different decals it could be fixt
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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beautiful, absolutely gorgeous!
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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I would like to see that Alcantara leather.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Floyd
That side shot makes it look like a Mustang...maybe with different decals it could be fixt
not sure what aston mart you have seen that looks like a mustang

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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Nom Nom Nom!!! I'd trade my ex-wife for that bitch!
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Wow...just wow.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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Am I the only one who thinks the wing looks out of place on that car?

Car is still sexy as hell.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Easy_E1
Nom Nom Nom!!! I'd trade my ex-wife for that bitch!

I'll trade mine for an AMC Pacer.


That Aston is just sick.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by CyberPitz
Am I the only one who thinks the wing looks out of place on that car?

Car is still sexy as hell.
now that you say that, I agree. a lip spoiler would be nice and subtle (although not as functional)
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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I've always been partial to the Veilside Vantage... just the right amounts of class and flash imo:


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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^

Mmmmm nice.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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That's hot, but not 173,000 dollars hot.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Catspaw
Maybe if it came with a supercharger and track lessons, but as it stands this thing is one big Gemballa-sized ripoff
I hope so

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