The New Aston Martin Virage, a Performance GT
Posted by admin in Aston Martin, Performance on July 14, 2011
The Aston Martin grand marque has always held a certain mystique in the motoring world. Not only for its motor racing heritage over the last century and being raced by some big name racing drivers, but also classically immortalised in television and big screen films like the James Bond Franchise, which has made it an iconic sports car classic.
With race wins at world renowned circuits like the Le Mans 24 hour race, Aston Martin has come along way from its humble beginnings as a custom built hill climb race car. The company was founded by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford back in 1913. The name “Aston Martin” was introduced as a branded vehicle in 1913, but took the name “Aston” from a hill race circuit called “Aston Hill” close to the neighbouring village of Aston Clinton, where they both raced their race car specials. From then on Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford decided to make their own vehicles with a view to selling them to the general public.
Fast forward to the present day and the world of Aston Martin looks very different than it did nearly 100 years ago, with the 2011 launch on the new Aston Martin “Virage” to compliment the current range of cars. It has caused a bit of a stir in the motor industry with motor journalists and automotive sports car fans. The new Aston Martin Virage is being hailed as a true performance “Grand Tourer” and a great as an every day all round sports car for the price tag of around £150,000. Read the rest of this entry »
The 2011 Chevy Suburban: A Large And Powerful SUV
The 2011 Chevy Suburban is one of the most known and established SUV’s on the market. Most would expect such a large and heavy vehicle to run a bit sluggish or be slow when it comes to acceleration but the Suburban isn’t! It’s quite fast and nimble for such a big ride with enough room to seat eight to nine people, so it’s perfect for large families who plan to tow heavy objects on a regular basis. Some buyers might be turned off by the fact that this vehicle doesn’t have the best gas mileage; however that is to be expected by a vehicle of this size with heavy towing capabilities.
Let’s take a look at all the features that are available according to trim. There are three trim levels to choose from. All models come standard with slick 17″ wheels, front seats that are power adjustable for ultimate comfort, a dual climate control system and a Bluetooth system that allows you to place and receive phone calls without taking your hands off the steering wheel. The mid-level LT trim comes with seats appointed in leather and a state-of-the-art sound system. The interior on all trims is upscale; high quality materials have been used throughout the cabin.
Buyers get to choose from the type of engines they want; there is a super powerful 8 cylinder and a less sedate 6 cylinder engine. The V6 is equipped with 352 horsepower and 382 lb feet of torque while the V8 6.0 Liter outputs 320 hp and 382 lb feet of torque. As mentioned earlier, gas mileage isn’t the Suburban’s strong point. It receives 10 miles per gallon in the city and 16 miles per gallon on the freeway. The upscale LTZ trim is equipped with heated seats and a rearview camera. Another available option is the liftgate which comes in quite handy when you need to load and unload heavy items. Read the rest of this entry »