Aston Martin Launches Two New Special Editions at New York

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1 Aston Martin Launches Two New Special Editions at New York New motorsport-honed $99,900 Vantage GT brings Aston Martin brand closer than ever before; offering 430bhp and a top speed of 190mph DB9 Carbon Edition offers eye-catching looks and classic understated elegance Both cars will make international debuts at 2014 NYIAS Irvine, CA, 15 April Aston Martin is unveiling two exclusive new special editions for North American markets at the 84 th New York International Auto Show this week. The great British sports car marque, now in its 101 st year, is debuting a bold addition to its iconic V8 Vantage range as well as dramatic new special edition variants of the timeless DB9, underlining the company s ability to create cars that sit apart from the mainstream. Making the Aston Martin brand more accessible to sports car enthusiasts than ever before, the bold new 2015 Vantage GT combines race-honed dynamics and looks with a new sub- $100,000 price entry point and comes in Coupe or Roadster form, each offered with either sixspeed manual or seven-speed Sportshift II automated manual transmission both delivering 430bhp and a top speed of 190mph. Enhancing the enduring allure of Aston Martin s seminal GT, the DB9, the Carbon Edition models deliver eye-catching looks and classic elegance, again in either Coupe or Volante. V8 Vantage GT: race breeding, sports styling and more accessible than ever Pure, unadulterated fun is what lies at the heart of the new V8 Vantage GT. Honed on the track to excel on the road, Vantage GT available in Coupe or Roadster form delivers a power hike to 430bhp at 7,300rpm. This means a top speed of 190mph and a reduced 0-60mph time of 4.6 seconds. The increased power and torque are achieved through a valved air intake system and an aggressive spark strategy. The air intake system valve opens at engine speeds above 3,500rpm to allow greater air flow into the engine which in turn helps increase power and

2 optimise performance feel. Meanwhile the aggressive spark method uses sophisticated electronics to ignite the fuel in the engine at precisely the right time allowing the engine to run at its most powerful. It can also recognise higher octane fuel and extract the optimum performance from the increased rating. Designed with the purist in mind, that power feeds the rear wheels through a sporty six-speed manual gearbox as standard equipment; with the option of a close-ratio seven-speed Sportshift II automated manual transmission with short final-drive ratio for those seeking to capture the motorsport thrill. The new Vantage GT brings together the best of the V8 Vantage s performance and dynamics to deliver race-winning responses. A front mid-mounted, 4.7-litre, all-alloy, quad overhead cam, dry-sumped V8 engine is complemented by a rousing sports exhaust, aerodynamics honed through numerous wins in GT racing and a competition-derived braking system. The compact proportions and inherent balance of the Vantage design are supported by a carefully calibrated sports suspension tune and quick-ratio steering rack that rewards the true enthusiast driver on road, and on track. Styled to evoke thoughts of the track, Vantage GT celebrates Aston Martin s sporting heritage and motorsport success, drawing direct inspiration from the Vantage GT4 race car which will be seen in competition across North America during the 2014 season. A purposeful package of dark-themed exterior details include graphite painted diamond-turned alloy wheels alongside black headlamp bezels, side window surrounds and textured tailpipe finishers. Clear rear lamps with black surrounds convey the appropriate air of purpose and excitement. This neatly offsets a series of eye-catching liveries with optional graphics packs available on Vantage GT. Offering a nod to Aston Martin s race heritage including the Le Mans-winning DBR1 and hugely successful DB2/4 of the 1950s, the exterior themes of Alloro Green, Jet Black, Skyfall Silver, Mariana Blue and Speedway White can be personalised further with contrasting graphics adorning grille lipstick, mirror caps, A-pillar/cant rail (Coupe only) and rear diffuser blade. With a range of new technical and tactile materials plus new finishes inside, as out, Vantage GT s sporting associations are unmistakable. New interior features and materials include machined carbon sill plaques, black magnesium paddle-shifts or carbon fibre gearshift

3 surround; satin chrome rotaries; a leather (or Alcantara) steering wheel with contrasting oncentre stitch feature; seat and door inserts in technical Plissè Alcantara and unique seat trim patterns. Occupants are cossetted by distinctive Aston Martin sports seats as first seen on the V12 Vantage S. Priced from $99,900 RRP, first deliveries of the new Vantage GT will begin in quarter three to North American customers. DB9 Carbon Edition The Aston Martin DB9 family grows at New York with the arrival of the Carbon Edition. Style and visual drama are the special editions hallmarks as they perfectly emphasise the timeless GT s sporting nature. The DB9 Carbon Edition is led by two distinctive specifications; Carbon Black and Carbon White or alternatively customers are afforded the choice of the Aston Martin colour palette to personalise their own carbon creation. The new Carbon Black accentuates the 183 mph DB9 s 6.0-litre V12 potential through a strong dark theme underpinned by a unique combination of lightweight carbon fibre features. Meanwhile, the contemporary Carbon White special edition creates a dramatic visual effect with the carbon fibre and dark elements contrasting strongly against the Stratus White paint and accented caliper colour. Striking exterior additions for both Carbon Black and Carbon White editions include carbon fibre side strakes, rear lamp infills and black meshes and window surrounds reinforcing the powerful visual themes. The carbon theme can be extended further with optional carbon fibre front splitter, rear diffuser and mirror cap/arm features. Standard exterior equipment also include 10-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels available with either silver or satin black finishes and a choice of red, yellow, grey or black brake calipers. Inside, a strong black styling theme with a choice of accent colours in line with the caliper shade showcases carbon fibre details and new black hardware. Bespoke sill plaques with the Carbon logo, communicate the cars rarity, too. Of course the styling changes don t alter the DB9 s inherent grand touring capabilities, qualities that make it the world s most admired and desired GT. Today s DB9 features the modern AM11 V12 engine which uses Gen4 VH architecture and hardware, tuned to suit the character of a classic GT. The result is an engine with effortless torque of up to 457 lb ft and peak power of 510bhp.

4 Priced from $199,995 RRP first deliveries of the new DB9 Carbon Edition commence in quarter three to North American customers. The 2014 New York International Auto Show opens to the public on Friday 18 April at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, running until Sunday 27 April. - Ends - Attachments: - Attachment 1: 2015 Vantage GT specification - Attachment 2: 2015 DB9 Carbon Edition specification For additional information: For further Aston Martin information and images please use the contact details below or alternatively visit: Aston Martin Social Media Platforms: Aston Martin The Americas Media Contacts: Matthew Clarke, PR & Brand Communications Manager Tel: Mobile: matthew.clarke@astonmartin.com Viana Mehl-Laituri, Brand Communications Executive Tel : Mobile : vmehl@astonmartin.com

5 Attachment Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT specification Body: - Two-seat, two-door Coupe or cloth-cover convertible top body style - Extruded bonded aluminium VH body structure - Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body - Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams - Halogen projector headlamps (main beam) - High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam) - LED rear lamps Engine: - All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 32-valve 4735 cc V8 - Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive - Fully catalysed stainless steel Sports exhaust system with active bypass valves - Compression ratio 11.3:1 - Max power: 430 bhp (436 PS) at 7,300 rpm - Max torque: 361 lb ft (490 Nm) at 5,000 rpm - Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds - Max speed: 190 mph (305 km/h) Transmission: - Rear mid-mounted Sportshift ll** seven-speed automated manual transmission with black magnesium paddleshifts or six-speed manual transmission with carbon-fibre gearshift surround - Alloy torque tube with carbon-fibre propeller shaft - Limited-slip differential - Final-drive ratio 3.91:1 (manual) or 4.182:1 (Sportshift ll) Wheels and Tyres: - Front: 8.5J x 19 Bridgestone Potenza RE /40 ZR19 - Rear: 10J x 19 Bridgestone Potenza RE /35 ZR19 Steering: - Rack and pinion, power-assisted steering, 2.62 turns lock-to-lock - Column tilt and reach adjustment - Steering rack with 15:1 ratio Suspension: - Sports suspension - Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers - Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, antiroll bar and monotube dampers Brakes - Front: Ventilated and grooved two-piece floating discs, 380 mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipers - Rear: Ventilated and grooved steel discs, 330 mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipers - Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) - Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) - Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) - Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) - Positive Torque Control (PTC) - Hill Start Assist (HSA) Sportshift II only - Traction control (TC)

6 Dimensions: Length: (4385 mm) (inc. front number plate plinth) Wheelbase: Width: 79.6 (2022 mm inc. mirrors) Fuel tank capacity: 73.4 (1864 mm exc. mirrors) Height: 49.6 (1260 mm) - Coupe Weight (Kerb): 50.0 (1270 mm) - Roadster Front 61.8 (1569 mm) Boot Capacity Track: (Coupe): Rear Track: 62.6 (1590 mm) Boot Capacity (Roadster): Turning 37.3 (kerb to kerb) Circle: (2600 mm) 21.1 US gal (80 litres) 3549lb (1610 kg) - Coupe 3726lb (1690 kg) - Roadster 10.6 cu ft 5.0 cu ft Gas Mileage: Manual Sportshift II - City: 13 mpg - City: 14 mpg - Highway: 19 mpg - Highway: 21 mpg - Combined: 15 mpg - Combined: 16 mpg Specification: Standard exterior specification: - A selection of five exterior liveries incorporating optional GT side nomenclature: o Alloro Green with White o Jet Black with Silver o Skyfall Silver with Anthracite o Mariana Blue with Silver o Speedway White with Silver - S side sills - V-spoke graphite painted alloy wheels with diamond-turned finish - Graphite grey brake calipers - Platinum finish front grille - Black bonnet and side strake meshes - Black headlamp bezels - Black side window trim surround - Black textured tailpipe finishers - Clear rear lamps with black surround - GT tailgate badge - Special edition engine bay inspection plaque - Black convertible roof (Roadster only) Standard interior specification - Black or Grey interior theme with a choice of accent colour: Yellow, Black, Grey or Red - Obsidian Black or Argento Grey full-grain leather interior - Door and seat inserts in Plissé Alcantara (Coupe only) or indented leather (all models) - Piano Black facia trim - Graphite interior trim with Satin Chrome centre console rotary controls - Pure Black Alcantara steering wheel with matching stitch (Coupe only) or leather steering wheel with contrasting on-centre stitch (all models) - Electrically adjustable Aston Martin Sports seats with side airbags - Dual-stage driver/passenger front airbags - Powerfold exterior heated mirrors - Heated rear screen - Automatic temperature control - Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays - Trip computer - Satellite navigation system - Rear parking sensors and rear parking assist camera - Tyre pressure monitoring - Alarm and immobiliser

7 - Remote control central door locking and boot release - Glass ECU - LED map reading lights - Black anodised tread plates with special edition sill plaque - Embroidered GT seat logos In-car entertainment: - 160W Aston Martin audio system with six-cd autochanger - Integrated Apple ipod * connector - USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility Exterior options: - Vantage GT Graphics Pack: bespoke painted graphics comprising lipstick, mirror caps, A- pillar/cantrail (Coupe only) and rear diffuser blade offered in the following colours for each exterior livery: o Alloro Green: Yellow o Jet Black: Grey o Skyfall Silver: White o Mariana Blue: Red o Speedway White: Red - Delete GT side nomenclature - Black vaned front grille - 10-spoke forged alloy graphite painted wheels - Comfort suspension (Coupe only) - Carbon-Fibre front splitter and rear diffuser - Carbon-Fibre side strakes - Carbon-Fibre mirror caps - Carbon-Fibre rear lamp infills - Front parking sensors Interior options: - Sportshift II seven-speed automated manual transmission with 4.182:1 final-drive ratio and black magnesium paddle shifts with accent colour - Carbon fibre facia trim - Piano Black interior trim with black anodised centre console rotary controls - Carbon fibre door grabs - Heated seats - Memory seats and exterior mirrors (three positions) - 700W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with Dolby Pro Logic II W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower technology featuring black anodised speaker grilles and ALT lenses with accent feature - Technology Pack incorporating cruise control, Bluetooth telephone preparation and satellite radio - Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror with garage door opener - Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor) - Glass switches - Second glass ECU - First aid kit - Ashtray and cigar lighter - Boot-mounted umbrella - Wind deflector (Roadster only) - Deletion of GT seat embroidery - Aston Martin wings seat embroidery 7 - Black leather ECU pouch - Machined carbon special edition sill plaque *ipod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. ** Sportshift trademark is used under licence from Prodrive (Holdings) Ltd.

8 Attachment 2 Body: 2015 Aston Martin DB9 Carbon Edition Specification Two-door Coupe or Volante body style with 2+2 seating Extruded bonded aluminium VH structure Aluminium and composite body panels Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams Single bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED side lights and direction indicators Clear LED rear lamps Engine; All-alloy, independent quad variable camshaft timing, 48-valve, 5,935 cc V12 Compression ratio 11.0:1 Front-mid mounted engine, rear-wheel drive Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves Max power: 510bhp (517 PS) at 6,500 rpm Max torque: 457 lb.ft (620 Nm) at 5,500 rpm Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds Max speed: 183mph (295 km/h) Transmission: Rear mid-mounted Touchtronic ll six-speed transmission with electronic shift-by-wire control system Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft Limited-slip differential Final drive ratio 3.46:1 Wheels and Tyres: Front: 8.5J x 20 Pirelli P Zero 245/35 ZR20 Rear: 11J x 20 Pirelli P Zero 295/30 ZR20 Steering: Rack and pinion, servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock-tolock. Column tilt and reach adjustment Suspension: Lightweight aluminium front subframe with hollow castings Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, antiroll bar and monotube adaptive dampers Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers Three-stage adjustable Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Normal, Sport and Track modes Brakes: Front: ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 398 mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipers Rear: ventilated carbon ceramic discs, 360 mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipers Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with track mode Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Traction control (TC)

9 Dimensions: Length: (4720mm) (inc. front Wheelbase: 97.2 (2470mm) number plate plinth) Width: 81.1 (2061mm) (inc. mirrors) Fuel tank 20.6 US galls (78 litres) capacity: Height: 50.4 (1282mm) Weight: 3935lb (1785 kg) Standard specification: Standard exterior specification: - Carbon Black ll (Carbon Black) or Stratus White (Carbon White) exterior paint colour - 20 forged 10-spoke Satin Black diamond turned wheels - Carbon exterior pack (splitter, diffuser, mirror caps and arms) - Carbon fibre side strake - Black meshes (front bumper and side strake) - Black window surround - Graphitic tailpipe - Silver bonnet louvres - Brake caliper colours Black, grey, red or yellow (No cost option) Standard interior specification: - Obsidian Black Full-Grain Leather Interior - Black or match to caliper colour stitching - Warm charcoal seatbelts - Black or match to caliper colour headrest stitching (DB9 or Aston Martin Wings) - Carbon fibre facia trim - Carbon fibre door pulls with black handles - Machine forged carbon fibre sill plaques with Carbon logo - Black leather Sports Steering Wheel - Black paddles with Black or match to caliper leather tips - Black centre console rotaries - Black pedals - Piano Black air vent surrounds - Piano Black horseshoe and centre plate - Black side sill treadplates - Black rokona headlining Volante only - Black or match to caliper headliner stitching - Black carpet with Black or match to caliper binding colour - Electrically Adjustable Sports Seats - Heated Front Seats - Memory Seats and Exterior Mirrors (Three Positions) - Powerfold Exterior Heated Mirrors - Heated Rear Screen - Automatic Temperature Control - Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) Displays - Trip Computer - Cruise Control - Bluetooth Telephone Preparation - Satellite Navigation System - Auto-Dimming Interior Rear-View Mirror with garage door opener - Front and Rear Parking Sensors - Reversing camera - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System - Alarm and Immobiliser - Remote-Control Central Door Locking and Boot Release - Glass ECU - LED Map-Reading Lights - Boot-Mounted Umbrella - Lamy Pen and Pen Holder

10 In-car entertainment: - 700W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with Dolby Pro Logic ll including 6-CD Autochanger - Integrated Apple ipod Connector - USB Connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Audio (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) Audio File Compatibility - 3.5mm Auxiliary Input Socket Options: - Leather headlining (Coupe only) - De-badge - Delete Parking sensors - Carbon Fibre Door Handles - High spec alarm - Carbon Fibre Paddleshift - Alcantara steering wheel (Coupe only) - B&O 1000W Sound System - Second Glass key - Trinket Stowage - First Aid Kit *ipod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.