Straight side on this still looks terrible. I believe Clarkson once described the Chrysler Crossfire as looking like a dog parking its breakfast. This kind of has the same effect, though not as harsh as the Panamera.
You only have to swing the viewing angle a few degrees in either direction though to find your jaw on the floor looking at this thing.
Three quarter rear view is really an exercise in how to make a 4 door car absolutely beautiful. #2010astonmartinrapide
Aston is moving too slowly. By this time they should have already released a sports activity coupe.
Funny that everyone's talking about this and the Panamera. That's for folks with a "budget" who are concerned about depreciation and the engineering quality of their daily driver.
Ok, so its an improvement but it is sad that this $180K best can get to 60 mph in about the same amount of time as my $35K subaru sedan. #2010astonmartinrapide
@drewdrawshashtags: I suppose if you were to drive thru a crowd at speed in the Subaru, folks would probably wet themselves. Yes, I'm quite sure of this. #2010astonmartinrapide
A few years ago, Peter Brock (of Cobra Daytona coupe fame) suggested in one of the big Corvette magazines that GM should commission an LSX-powered prototype. Of course they're bankrupt, etc.... #lemansracing
@theeastbaykid: Why bother when the Corvette team is crushing Ferraris and Porsches comfortably in the GT class? There's nothing GM can gain from beating Aston Martins, Audis, and Peugeot.
Unless Cadillac were to go racing again... #lemansracing
@Pessimippopotamus: Actually, what is the latest with the GT classes? In ALMS, Corvette Racing was running essentially unopposed in GT1 (the 911s and F430s were in GT2), but I seem to remember that was going to change for 2010. I'd love to see the Corvette move down into GT2 and face real competition. Internationally, I have no idea where the Corvette fits in/stacks up. I know they've lost to Aston in recent years at Le Mans in GT1, but I've got no knowledge of other overseas GT racing. #lemansracing
@theeastbaykid: Customer cars in FIA GT races do pretty well, actually. A GT1 C6.R often in podium position.
In ALMS, they were running quite literally unopposed. At Le Mans, Corvettes and the DBR9s were neck and neck. Actually that made me sad to see GT1 class go. The last two years have been extremely exciting to watch.
Even in GT2, they're massively potent, from what I saw during the Laguna Seca race. #lemansracing
I got to fall asleep at to the sound of that V10 engine at LeMans this year. It has the most beautiful note of any engine I have ever heard. It beats out V12 F1 cars, big blocks, bikes, and any Italian stallion, bull, or other animal. Pure noise. No distortion, no roughness, no hint of misfire. It was the music of the gods. #lemansracing
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-1000 for a 4-door aston #2010astonmartinrapide
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it would only have been -500 if it was the first four door aston. #2010astonmartinrapide
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You only have to swing the viewing angle a few degrees in either direction though to find your jaw on the floor looking at this thing.
Three quarter rear view is really an exercise in how to make a 4 door car absolutely beautiful. #2010astonmartinrapide
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Funny that everyone's talking about this and the Panamera. That's for folks with a "budget" who are concerned about depreciation and the engineering quality of their daily driver.
This, rather, is for those who cross-shop the Bentley. #2010astonmartinrapide
11/03/09
Hmmm...
Sodajerk at Slurpee
Royale Drivethru::
"How would you like your Slurpee, Mr. Bond?"
James Bond:
"Frozen, not...
...Don't make me come back there, kids!!"
"Sorry about that, my good man. Frozen, not...
...I know how to get to your mother's house, for cryin' out loud!! Lord knows we go there enough!!
"My apologies, old chap.
Frozen, not...
...Are you serious? Everybody just went to the bathroom!!"
I miss Dr. No.
Signed,
00Crap #2010astonmartinrapide
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Practice, practice, practice. #2010astonmartinrapide
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White upholstery--wait.
Cigar Lighter--what?! Who's driving this thing, Daddy Warbucks?
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I think I just busted a nut.
Yep. I did. Sucks cause I am at work. Oh well. #2010astonmartinrapide
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Unless Cadillac were to go racing again... #lemansracing
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In ALMS, they were running quite literally unopposed. At Le Mans, Corvettes and the DBR9s were neck and neck. Actually that made me sad to see GT1 class go. The last two years have been extremely exciting to watch.
Even in GT2, they're massively potent, from what I saw during the Laguna Seca race. #lemansracing
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@Turboner: For the last time, NO! #lemansracing
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