for 2017. A modern icon of the brand and representing the sports soul
written into the Alfa Romeo DNA: optimum performance and excellent
engineering designed for ultimate pleasure to drive in breathtaking style.
Both cars are fitted with the powerful turbocharged all-aluminium direct
injection engine guaranteeing performance levels comparable to those of
a supercar. The supercar spirit is also obvious in the choice of ultralight
materials used: carbon fiber for the shell, aluminum for the front and rear
chassis framework and SMC for the bodywork.
in 2017. The high-performance Quadrifoglio will reach the market first. It is
more than a showcase for the best power-to-weight ratio in its class with a
near 7 lbs/hp - it's a study in how to use that power. Its near-perfect 50/50
weight distribution creates optimal balance and highlights the advantage
of a rear-wheel drive system in a front-engined vehicle by pairing rear-
wheel drive with the Giulia Quadrifoglio's front-mounted, all-aluminum Bi-
Turbo V6 engine. Check with a dealer for more on the 2017 Alfa Romeo
Giulia as it becomes available.
as a replacement to the DB9. It is the first model launched in Aston
Martin's 'second century' plan and the first all-new car launched since the
company's tie-up with Daimler AG. The DB11 is powered by an all-new 5.2L
twin-turbo V12 engine, making it the first turbocharged series-production
Aston Martin. The engine produces 600 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. The car
is equipped with a rear-mounted 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox.
sedan with a hatchback-style trunk. Agile, balanced, controlled; a near-
perfect 49:51 front/rear weight distribution means Rapide S is unique, a
true sports car with four-doors. Harnessing the power of Rapide S is the
Touchtronic III ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. Touchtronic III
sets high standards in performance and shift speed. With eight gears
produced by four gear sets and five shift elements - always operating at
their optimum level - you'll experience exceptional shift quality and
incredible acceleration.
Coupe in Vanquish Volante was an engineering challenge a challenge
passed. Powered by the same AM11 V12 engine, this is the quickest
accelerating Volante Aston Martin produces. It's also the stiffest, with a
body that maintains all the dynamic agility of Vanquish Coupe. Harnessing
the power of AM29 V12 engine is the Touchtronic III ZF eight-speed
automatic transmission shifting in just 130 milliseconds. The Vanquish
Volante is honed for a truly remarkable driving experience. The three layer
lightweight fabric roof takes just 14 seconds to fold.
to the most discerning enthusiasts, Aston Martin has ushered in its 2017
model year range by offering the sensational V12 Vantage S with a manual
transmission. 2017 also marks other important changes to the Vantage
range, with the V8 models now consolidated into Coupe and Roadster
versions of the V8 Vantage S. Mechanically unchanged, the V8 Vantage S
receives a range of small detail changes to the exterior and interior. Five
new option packages offer a broad scope for personalization and even
greater value in the V8 Vantage S.