If you thought the DB9 was nice....
14 July 2004, 02:18 PM
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If you thought the DB9 was nice....
Aston Martin Racing has revealed further details of its all-new DBR9 that will spearhead the marque’s return to international motor racing in 2005.
This new GT racing car, which is based on the latest Aston Martin production sports car, DB9, is being prepared by Aston Martin Racing’s partners, Prodrive, based at Banbury, UK. Prodrive is responsible for the design, development and management of the DBR9 racing programme.
The first DBR9 is being prepared now and will compete during 2005 in selected international sports car events, including Le Mans 24 Hours. Three Aston Martin Racing Works teams will then be appointed to compete in major international sports cars series. These will be independent teams each racing two DBR9s with the full factory support of Aston Martin Racing.
Aston Martin Racing will also make a very limited number of DBR9 racing cars available to selected customers (
- note, must buy lottery ticket tonight). These cars will be prepared to the same specification as the Works cars.
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14 July 2004, 02:25 PM
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Rather bad photoshopping by the boys at AM. That front spoiler is waaaaay too low.
Look forward to the proper pics when they are out.
And no Chris I'm not buying you one of them aswell!
Look forward to the proper pics when they are out.
And no Chris I'm not buying you one of them aswell!
14 July 2004, 03:36 PM
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Ooh no. Prefer it standard. I mean a big rear spoiler on an AM 
You have to ask yourself, how many AM buyers are called Barry?
(it is an obvious photshop I agree, and not a good one at that).
You have to ask yourself, how many AM buyers are called Barry?(it is an obvious photshop I agree, and not a good one at that).
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14 July 2004, 04:02 PM
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Well if they're serious about Le Mans - they'll need the wing. I'd have one tomorrow (and I'm not called Barry 
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15 July 2004, 01:41 PM
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There was a bare DB9 shell at Prodrive when we visited earlier in the year, I think guy mentioned that Aston wanted to take it racing.
I'm tryng to figure out what the Aston was that I saw at the Channel Tunnel Terminal a couple of weeks ago. It was on the side of the road with black tape over the badges and a dodgy bit of plastic stuck along the side and the two blokes in it were desperately trying to re-attach the plastic sill just behind the Off side wheel arch. While we were watching, a black Focus pulled up along side to stop people looking at it and a standard DB9 pulled up behind it. They then all shot off through the Club Class check in and straight on to the train.
Anybody got any ideas?
I'm tryng to figure out what the Aston was that I saw at the Channel Tunnel Terminal a couple of weeks ago. It was on the side of the road with black tape over the badges and a dodgy bit of plastic stuck along the side and the two blokes in it were desperately trying to re-attach the plastic sill just behind the Off side wheel arch. While we were watching, a black Focus pulled up along side to stop people looking at it and a standard DB9 pulled up behind it. They then all shot off through the Club Class check in and straight on to the train.
Anybody got any ideas?
15 July 2004, 03:26 PM
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this has to be a hoax, there is no way AM of FMC would release artwork like that, its a **** poor atempt at photoshopping, no offense to the orginator but that couldnt be official!
15 July 2004, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by fivepint
this has to be a hoax, there is no way AM of FMC would release artwork like that, its a **** poor atempt at photoshopping, no offense to the orginator but that couldnt be official!
Better get appologising to Aston martin then Five, it's official news on thier site with the same pic
Aston Martin Racing has revealed further details of its all-new DBR9 that will spearhead the marque’s return to international motor racing in 2005.
CLICK HERE to download image >>.
This new GT racing car, which is based on the latest Aston Martin production sports car, DB9, is being prepared by Aston Martin Racing’s partners, Prodrive, based at Banbury, UK. Prodrive is responsible for the design, development and management of the DBR9 racing programme.
The first DBR9 is being prepared now and will compete during 2005 in selected international sports car events, including Le Mans 24 Hours. Three Aston Martin Racing Works teams will then be appointed to compete in major international sports cars series. These will be independent teams each racing two DBR9s with the full factory support of Aston Martin Racing.
Aston Martin Racing will also make a very limited number of DBR9 racing cars available to selected customers. These cars will be prepared to the same specification as the Works cars.
“The design of DB9 lends itself to be translated perfectly into the DBR9 race car,” said Jeremy Main, Aston Martin’s Director of Product Development & Motorsport. “While DBR9 has been planned for outright performance, every surface sculpture and design detail has been developed to the same high standards as our road cars."
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For further information please contact:
Tim Watson +44 (0)1926 644444
Director Brand Communications +44 (0)7753 854491 e-mail: twatso19@astonmartin.com
Sarah Durose +44 (0)1926 644198
Motorsport Business Manager e-mail: sdurose@astonmartin.com
CLICK HERE to download image >>.
This new GT racing car, which is based on the latest Aston Martin production sports car, DB9, is being prepared by Aston Martin Racing’s partners, Prodrive, based at Banbury, UK. Prodrive is responsible for the design, development and management of the DBR9 racing programme.
The first DBR9 is being prepared now and will compete during 2005 in selected international sports car events, including Le Mans 24 Hours. Three Aston Martin Racing Works teams will then be appointed to compete in major international sports cars series. These will be independent teams each racing two DBR9s with the full factory support of Aston Martin Racing.
Aston Martin Racing will also make a very limited number of DBR9 racing cars available to selected customers. These cars will be prepared to the same specification as the Works cars.
“The design of DB9 lends itself to be translated perfectly into the DBR9 race car,” said Jeremy Main, Aston Martin’s Director of Product Development & Motorsport. “While DBR9 has been planned for outright performance, every surface sculpture and design detail has been developed to the same high standards as our road cars."
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For further information please contact:
Tim Watson +44 (0)1926 644444
Director Brand Communications +44 (0)7753 854491 e-mail: twatso19@astonmartin.com
Sarah Durose +44 (0)1926 644198
Motorsport Business Manager e-mail: sdurose@astonmartin.com
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15 July 2004, 03:55 PM
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Have to agree - it is prety shocking quality artwork for a car manufacturer to release but a sexy car whatever the pic 
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15 July 2004, 05:41 PM
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PMSL at the poor guys e-mail address, twatso19@astonmartin.com
does this mean there are 19 other twatsos at Aston Martin?
Sorry Tim if you ever read this but get the techy guys to give you another address.
does this mean there are 19 other twatsos at Aston Martin?
Sorry Tim if you ever read this but get the techy guys to give you another address.
16 July 2004, 09:28 AM
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[QUOTE=Krade]Better get appologising to Aston martin then Five, it's official news on thier site with the same pic
OMG!!! I am fookin speechless! I still wont be apologising to AM that artwork is still brutal! but Chris L sorry for doubting your original post
I'm still shocked that a leading car maker released a pic like that...
OMG!!! I am fookin speechless! I still wont be apologising to AM
that artwork is still brutal! but Chris L sorry for doubting your original post I'm still shocked that a leading car maker released a pic like that...
16 July 2004, 10:04 AM
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No problem I agree it's not a brilliant example of Photoshop. But if it is meant to provoke a reaction then I think it has been successful - I've seen this on so many car related sites.
Chris
I agree it's not a brilliant example of Photoshop. But if it is meant to provoke a reaction then I think it has been successful - I've seen this on so many car related sites.Chris
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