Aston MartinAston MartinUnited Kingdom, 1914 > present62 models
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is unveiling two exclusive new special editions at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show. The British brand will be presenting the V8 Vantage N430Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430United Kingdom, 2014 > present and the DB9Aston Martin DB9United Kingdom, 2003 > present25 versions
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Carbon Black and Carbon White editions.

V8 Vantage N430

Aston Martin took inspiration from the Vantage GT4Aston Martin Vantage GT4United Kingdom, 2009 > 20101 photo
to create a new road-version V8 Vantage N430, available in Coupe or Roadster form. This version boosts 436 PS at 7,300 rpm, power similar to the V8 Vantage SAston Martin V8 Vantage SUnited Kingdom, 2013 > present2 photos
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“N430 is all about bringing track-honed excitement to the road in an accessible, emotionally engaging, and authentically ‘analogue’ way,” said Ian Minards, Director of Product Development at Aston Martin.

Besides its dynamic capability the N430 gets lightweight and sporting-biased features as standard such as carbon fibre and Kevlar® seats and ten-spoke forged alloy wheels in a new graphite painted finish, clearly showing its inspiration of the GT4 car.

The new V8 Vantage N430 is poowered by Aston Martin's V8 4.7 engine and reaches a top speed of 305km/h and makes it to 100km/h in 4.6 seconds. The engine was coupled with a sporty six-speed manual gearbox, but a seven-speed Sportshift™II automated manual transmission is also available as an optional.

The V8 Vantage N430 also gets a calibrated sports suspension and quick-ratio steering rack that rewards the true enthusiast driver on road, and on track. The car was developed and fine-tuned at Aston Martin's Test Centre at Nürburgring’s Nordschleife.

In terms of exterior design the N430 gets a purposeful package of dark-themed exterior details, including graphite painted forged alloy wheels alongside black front grille, headlamp bezels, exterior meshes, side window surrounds and textured tailpipe finishers and clear rear lamps with black surrounds.

Inside, as out, N430’s sporting associations are unmistakable with new interior features and materials such as machined carbon sill plaques, N430 seat logos, black magnesium paddle-shifts or carbon fibre gearshift surround. It also gets a contemporary driver instrument panel, black anodised rotaries, leather steering wheel with contrasting on-centre stitch feature, seat and door inserts in technical PlissèAlcantara, and unique seat trim patterns.

The first deliveries of the new N430 are expected to begin in September this year.

DB9 Carbon Black & Carbon White

The Aston Martin DB9 family will also be growing in Geneva with the arrival of the DB9 Carbon BlackAston Martin DB9 Carbon B...United Kingdom, 2014 > present and Carbon WhiteAston Martin DB9 Carbon W...United Kingdom, 2014 > present special editions.

The new Carbon Black accentuates DB9 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 and black window surrounds reinforcing the powerful visual themes.

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 Black or Carbon White logo identify the special versions.

Aston Martin Design Director Marek Reichman explained: “The classic DB9 Carbon Black and daring DB9 Carbon White special editions give this timeless GT a fresh and highly desirable new appearance.