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Aston Martin Vantage S Dilantik Sebagai Kereta Keselamatan Rasmi FIA Formula 1

Aston Martin sekali lagi mencuri tumpuan di barisan hadapan Formula 1 dengan pelancaran model berprestasi terbaharunya, Vantage S, yang kini rasmi menjadi Kereta Keselamatan FIA Formula 1. Model ini membuat penampilan sulungnya di Grand Prix Belanda di Zandvoort, melambangkan evolusi paling fokus terhadap prestasi dalam barisan Vantage setakat ini.

Dikuasakan oleh enjin V8 4.0 liter pengecas berkembar turbo yang dibina sepenuhnya secara manual, Vantage S menghasilkan 680 PS serta 800 Nm tork, membolehkannya memecut dari sifar hingga 100 km/j dalam hanya 3.4 saat dengan kelajuan maksimum 325 km/j.

Bagi memastikan tahap prestasi optimum ketika memimpin deretan jentera lumba paling pantas di dunia, Vantage S dilengkapi dengan naik taraf aerodinamik tambahan termasuk decklid spoiler penuh lebar dan lampu bar belakang yang dipasang secara tengah. Kedua-duanya direka khusus bagi meningkatkan kestabilan dan keterlihatan dalam situasi sebenar di litar.

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Aston Martin Vantage S Joins Formula 1 as Official FIA Safety Car

Aston Martin is turning up the heat at the front of the Formula 1 grid with the introduction of its latest high-performance model, the Vantage S, as the new Official FIA Safety Car of Formula 1. Making its debut at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, the car represents the most performance-focused iteration of the Vantage to date.

Powered by a hand-built 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, the Vantage S delivers 680 PS and 800 Nm of torque, enough to propel it from 0 to 100kn/h in just 3.4 seconds before reaching a top speed of 325km/h.

To ensure it performs flawlessly when leading the world’s fastest racing cars, the car is fitted with additional aerodynamic upgrades including a full-width decklid spoiler and a centrally mounted rear lightbar, both engineered for greater stability and visibility in deployment conditions.

The car also benefits from design revisions intended to extract maximum performance from the V8 engine. New centrally-mounted bonnet blades improve hot air management from the ‘hot-V’ layout, while the enhanced aerodynamic balance gives FIA Safety Car driver Bernd Mayländer sharper turn-in and greater cornering stability – qualities that are essential when driving ahead of a full F1 grid.

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Aston Martin Memperkenalkan Vantage S: 680PS, 0-100km/j Dalam 3.4 Saat!

Aston Martin sekali lagi mengukuhkan kedudukannya dalam dunia kereta sport berprestasi tinggi dengan pengenalan Vantage S — model baharu yang menampilkan peningkatan prestasi, dinamik yang dipertingkatkan serta sentuhan reka bentuk yang lebih tajam. Model ini mewakili interpretasi paling mengujakan bagi barisan kereta sport enjin hadapan ikonik jenama tersebut.

Menjadi kesinambungan kepada strategi Aston Martin menggunakan huruf ‘S’ bagi varian paling ekstrem, Vantage S meneruskan tradisi yang dimulakan sejak Vanquish S pada tahun 2004 dan diikuti oleh V8 dan V12 Vantage S. Seperti mana DBX S, model ini bukan sekadar kosmetik – ia benar-benar menawarkan pengalaman memandu yang lebih mendalam dan intensif.

Vantage S dikuasakan oleh enjin V8 4.0 liter turbo berkembar yang telah ditala semula, kini menghasilkan 680PS pada 6,000rpm dan 800Nm tork dari 3,000 hingga 6,000rpm. Prestasi pecutannya amat mengagumkan, dengan catatan 0 hingga 100 km/j dalam hanya 3.4 saat, manakala kelajuan tertinggi mencecah 325 km/j. Pecutan ke 200 km/j pula hanya mengambil masa 10.1 saat.

Penalaan turut diberi kepada sistem pendikit dan tindak balas pedal, dengan setiap mod pemanduan direka untuk memberikan hubungan lebih intim antara pemandu dan kereta. Sistem Kawalan Pelancaran juga ditingkatkan untuk menjamin tindak balas yang lebih agresif dan konsisten.

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Aston Martin Vantage S Unleashed as the Pinnacle of Front-Engined Sports Performance

Aston Martin has raised the bar once again in the high-performance sports car segment with the debut of the Vantage S, a model designed to represent the most exhilarating expression of the marque’s iconic front-engine sports car line-up. Taking the foundation laid by the current Vantage, the new Vantage S introduces enhanced performance, refined dynamics, and bespoke styling features that set a fresh benchmark for the British manufacturer.

Following the success of the recently introduced DBX S, the arrival of the Vantage S marks a continuation of Aston Martin’s tradition of adding the ‘S’ designation to its most focused and performance-enhanced models. This convention, initiated with the unveiling of the Vanquish S at the 2004 Paris Motor Show, later extended to the V8 and V12 Vantage S models, which captured acclaim in 2011 and 2013 respectively. The new Vantage S carries this legacy forward with renewed intensity.

The driving force behind the Vantage S is an upgraded iteration of Aston Martin’s 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged engine. Output has been increased to 680PS at 6,000rpm, with an impressive 800Nm of torque available between 3,000 and 6,000rpm. These enhancements propel the Vantage S from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds. Acceleration to 200km/h takes a mere 10.1 seconds, while the car retains its formidable 325km/h top speed.

The improvements go beyond raw numbers. Engineers at Aston Martin have meticulously calibrated the throttle response and pedal weight to mirror the distinct character of the ‘S’ badge. Each of the vehicle’s drive modes has been specifically tuned to optimise harmony between the powertrain and driver input, resulting in a more tactile and connected driving experience. Launch Control has also been refined for sharper responsiveness off the line.

The chassis has undergone significant revisions to elevate agility and feedback. Suspension components and control software have been upgraded, including recalibrated Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers. Front-end feel and responsiveness have been increased, while ride quality at lower speeds has been improved by adjusting rear spring stiffness. The use of a directly mounted rear subframe—replacing rubber bushings—adds directness and clarity to the car’s steering.

The car’s powertrain mounts have also seen attention. A reduction in transmission mount stiffness by 10% contributes to a more composed ride, allowing the chassis and engine to operate in concert with the road surface. Furthermore, camber, toe, and caster angles have been revised to sharpen turn-in and cornering grip, reinforcing the Vantage S’s reputation as a cornering maestro.

Externally, the Vantage S showcases a series of purposeful design elements that match its dynamic capabilities. A new centrally mounted bonnet blade—available in gloss black or 2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre—not only intensifies the car’s road presence but also improves heat extraction from the V8’s ‘hot-V’ configuration. At the rear, a full-width decklid spoiler dramatically increases downforce by 44kg at maximum speed, contributing to a total of 111kg of downforce when combined with the new front airdam and underbody enhancements. This aerodynamic tuning shifts downforce balance towards the front axle for more aggressive turn-in and sustained grip through corners.

Visual distinction continues with discreet ‘S’ badging on the front fenders. Each badge is forged in brass, filled with red glass enamel, and finished in chrome—either bright or dark—depending on customer specification. Optional 21-inch Y-spoke satin black wheels with red graphics and bronze brake callipers further enhance the performance aesthetic.

Inside the cabin, the Vantage S receives a unique ‘Accelerate’ interior as standard. Combining Alcantara and leather, it features satin carbon fibre trim inlays, offering both visual impact and modest weight savings. Embroidered ‘S’ logos adorn the upper seat shoulders, requiring over 2,500 stitches and 16 metres of thread per application—underscoring Aston Martin’s commitment to craftsmanship. The iconic Aston Martin wings are also embroidered onto the headrests, or optionally sculpted into the leather using an embossing-debossing technique requiring 1.5 tonnes of pressure for a subtle yet luxurious finish.

Additional ‘S’-specific design touches include engraved treadplates and a final inspection plaque in the engine bay, both bearing the ‘S’ insignia. For further customisation, customers can choose an anodised finish in either red or silver for the knurled metal drive mode rotary, which is matched with seatbelts, contrast stitching, and embroidery to create a unified design flow throughout the cockpit.

For those desiring even more indulgence, the Inspire Sport interior package offers a range of premium materials including semi-aniline leather and Alcantara®, available in monotone or duotone configurations. These designs feature distinctive chevron quilting and perforated details that reinforce the theme of speed and motion.

The global dynamic debut of the Vantage S is scheduled to take place at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of the most prestigious events on the British motorsport calendar. As the car powers up the legendary hill climb, it is poised to captivate enthusiasts and underline Aston Martin’s continued commitment to luxury performance innovation.

With the Vantage S, Aston Martin has delivered a sports car that not only upholds the legacy of its storied nameplate but also redefines the expectations of what a front-engined luxury performance vehicle can achieve.

Aston Martin Valkyrie LM: Enjin V12 dengan 697hp!

Aston Martin sekali lagi menggegarkan dunia automotif dengan pelancaran Valkyrie LM, sebuah hypercar ultra-eksklusif yang bukan sahaja mencerminkan keupayaan teknologi mereka, tetapi juga menjadi simbol penghormatan terhadap sejarah gemilang jenama itu dalam perlumbaan 24 Hours of Le Mans. Hanya 10 unit akan dihasilkan, menjadikan model ini antara kenderaan paling eksklusif dalam sejarah Aston Martin.

Valkyrie LM diilhamkan daripada jentera perlumbaan Valkyrie Hypercar yang kini bersaing dalam Kejohanan Ketahanan Dunia FIA (World Endurance Championship – WEC) dan Kejohanan IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar. Ia dijana oleh enjin V12 aspirasi semula jadi bersesaran 6.5 liter hasil binaan Cosworth, yang telah ditala mengikut spesifikasi perlumbaan dengan kuasa mencecah 697hp—setara dengan jentera perlumbaan sebenar.

Pelancaran model ini tepat pada waktunya ketika Aston Martin menggiatkan kempen untuk menawan semula Le Mans secara keseluruhan, pencapaian terakhir yang direkodkan pada tahun 1959 menerusi Roy Salvadori dan Carroll Shelby dengan jentera ikonik DBR1. Valkyrie LM bukan sekadar sebuah kereta, tetapi lambang warisan perlumbaan yang telah bermula sejak penyertaan pertama Aston Martin di Le Mans pada tahun 1928.

Dari segi kejuruteraan, Valkyrie LM direka hampir menyamai jentera perlumbaan tulen. Perbezaan hanya terletak pada pengubahsuaian kecil bagi meningkatkan keselesaan dan kemudahan pemanduan dalam suasana bukan perlumbaan. Sistem elektronik serta balast yang diwajibkan FIA telah disingkirkan, manakala antara muka kokpit telah disesuaikan untuk penggunaan pemilik. Sistem kawalan tork gelung tertutup digantikan dengan sistem gelung terbuka yang lebih mudah dikendalikan, dan enjin pula ditala semula untuk menggunakan bahan api komersial.

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Aston Martin Unveils Valkyrie LM in Tribute to Le Mans Legacy – Limited to 10 Units!

Aston Martin has unveiled the Valkyrie LM, an ultra-exclusive hypercar that pays a bold tribute to the brand’s storied history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new model, limited to just 10 units, captures the essence of Aston Martin’s competitive spirit as it returns to the top tier of endurance racing for the first time in over six decades.

The Valkyrie LM is derived from the Valkyrie Hypercar race car currently contesting both the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. It is powered by a modified version of the Cosworth-built 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine, tuned to the same regulation-limited output of 697bhp as its racing counterpart.

This launch coincides with Aston Martin’s renewed campaign to achieve overall victory at Le Mans—a feat last accomplished in 1959 by Roy Salvadori and Carroll Shelby in the DBR1. The new Valkyrie LM reflects the culmination of decades of motorsport heritage, first established in 1928 when Aston Martin made its Le Mans debut.

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Aston Martin Valhalla: Debut Dinamik di Monaco, Dipandu Fernando Alonso

Aston Martin melakar detik bersejarah dalam warisan 112 tahunnya apabila model supercar plug-in hibrid pertamanya, Valhalla, membuat penampilan dinamik awam sulungnya di Monte Carlo, menjelang hujung minggu Grand Prix Formula Satu Monaco.

Jentera prestasi tinggi ini dikemudi oleh dua kali Juara Dunia Formula Satu dan pemandu pasukan Aston Martin Aramco F1, Fernando Alonso, yang memandu Valhalla melintasi jalan-jalan ikonik Monaco dalam satu pertunjukan kelajuan yang mendebarkan. Acara ini berlangsung sejurus sebelum sesi latihan rasmi Formula Satu, sebagai penanda selesainya fasa ujian akhir kenderaan tersebut di landasan dan jalan raya.

Sebelum ini, Valhalla hanya diperlihatkan sebagai model pameran statik. Penampilan sulungnya dalam keadaan bergerak menawarkan pandangan pertama keupayaan sebenar supercar ini, yang menggabungkan teknologi termaju dari Formula Satu, kejuruteraan aerodinamik berketepatan tinggi, serta penggunaan bahan gred perlumbaan.

Dibangunkan hasil kerjasama rapat dengan Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT) – cabang teknologi dari operasi F1 Aston Martin – Valhalla menggambarkan DNA kejuruteraan yang sama yang digunakan dalam pembangunan jentera perlumbaan. Ia direka untuk menawarkan pengendalian yang luar biasa, kelincahan luar biasa, serta pengalaman pemanduan penuh drama visual dan emosi.

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Aston Martin Valhalla Makes Thrilling Dynamic Debut on Monaco Circuit

Aston Martin marked a historic chapter in its 112-year legacy with the first public dynamic appearance of its cutting-edge Valhalla supercar, which took to the streets of Monte Carlo ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix weekend.

Driven by two-time Formula One World Champion and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team driver Fernando Alonso, the Valhalla completed its maiden high-speed showcase in public just before the F1 practice session. This follows the completion of final validation testing on both track and road surfaces, cementing its readiness as a road-legal performance machine.

Until now, Valhalla had only been displayed as a static showpiece. The debut in Monaco offered a first glimpse of the supercar in motion, revealing the seamless integration of Formula 1-inspired technology, precision aerodynamics, and motorsport-grade materials. Developed through a close partnership with Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT), the Valhalla reflects the engineering DNA of the brand’s F1 operations, delivering exceptional handling, agility and visual drama.

Clad in a striking Podium Green livery with Lime Green accents—a nod to the AMR25 F1 race car—the Valhalla thundered through the principality’s iconic landmarks, from the twisting streets of Casino Square to the high-speed Tunnel. At the helm was Alonso, Aston Martin’s principal development driver for the model, who has worked alongside engineers for the past 18 months to fine-tune its capabilities.

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Aston Martin: Pengeluar Kereta Pertama di Dunia untuk Menawarkan CarPlay Ultra

Aston Martin telah mencipta sejarah baharu dalam dunia automotif apabila menjadi pengeluar kereta pertama di dunia yang menawarkan CarPlay Ultra, teknologi terkini daripada Apple, sekali gus mengukuhkan kedudukan jenama British itu sebagai peneraju dalam inovasi digital untuk kenderaan mewah.

CarPlay Ultra merupakan evolusi terbaharu platform CarPlay oleh Apple dan kini ditawarkan dalam semua model Aston Martin baharu di Amerika Syarikat dan Kanada. Pelancaran global dijadualkan berlangsung dalam tempoh 12 bulan akan datang dan akan merangkumi kemas kini kepada model sedia ada yang dilengkapi sistem infotainmen generasi terkini Aston Martin.

Antara model yang akan menerima sistem baharu ini termasuklah DBX, Vantage, DB12 dan Vanquish. Kemas kini untuk pemilik sedia ada dijangka bermula dalam minggu-minggu terdekat menerusi rangkaian pengedar rasmi jenama tersebut.

Dengan CarPlay Ultra, pengalaman digital dalam kenderaan menjadi lebih menyeluruh dan intuitif. Pemandu kini boleh menyambungkan iPhone mereka secara lancar kepada skrin infotainmen dan gugusan instrumen digital, dengan paparan maklumat masa nyata, susun atur yang boleh diperibadikan serta peta dan visual media bersaiz penuh. Ini memberikan kawalan yang lebih menyeluruh kepada pengguna dalam menguruskan fungsi kenderaan, termasuk kawalan suhu dan sistem audio, melalui sentuhan, butang fizikal, atau arahan suara menggunakan Siri.

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Aston Martin Becomes First Carmaker to Introduce Apple CarPlay Ultra Globally

Aston Martin has taken a bold step forward in the digital transformation of its vehicles by becoming the first car manufacturer in the world to offer Apple’s next-generation CarPlay Ultra, solidifying its position at the intersection of automotive luxury and cutting-edge technology.

CarPlay Ultra, unveiled as Apple’s latest evolution of the CarPlay platform, is now available across new Aston Martin vehicles in the United States and Canada. The system will also be rolled out globally over the next 12 months and offered as an update to current models equipped with Aston Martin’s next-generation infotainment system. Customers can expect the new technology in models such as the DBX, Vantage, DB12, and Vanquish, with updates for existing vehicles to follow in the coming weeks via the brand’s dealership network.

With the introduction of CarPlay Ultra, drivers are offered a fully integrated, intuitive digital experience that connects their iPhone seamlessly with both the infotainment touchscreen and the digital instrument cluster. The technology allows for real-time information display, personalised layout options, and full-screen map and media visualisation, enabling users to tailor their in-car experience with ease.

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