IAA 2011: Aston Martin One-77 Shows up in Frankfurt with a Different Hue Right Next to the Cygnet

It’s been more than two years since we first laid eyes on Aston Martin's stunning One-77 supercar, but we're still enamored with its striking looks. At this year's edition of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the British automaker brought along an example of the One-77 finished in funky brown color.

We’ll remind you that the One-77 is powered by a 7.3-liter V12 lump certified at 750bhp and 750Nm (553.2 lb-ft) of peak torque, more than enough to shoot the British supercar from zero to 60mph (96km/h) in 3.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 220mph (355 km/h).

On the complete opposite side of the spectrum, the One-77 was joined at Aston Martin's stand by the Cygnet city car, that most of you will identify as a rebadged Toyota iQ / Scion iQ.

 

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Aston Martin Displays V12 Zagato Specials in Frankfurt

Making their first appearance at a mainstream event in Frankfurt, are two Aston Martin V12 Zagato showcars, which we first laid eyes on at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza in Italy back in May.

The British firm has already confirmed the limited production of the Zagato-penned model, which will go on sale in the summer of 2012. Only 150 cars will be built, each carrying a base price of £330,000 or approximately US$520,000, and that does not include local taxes…

Italian coachbuilder Zagato took over the design replacing the V12 Vantage's bodywork with an impressive-styled aluminium and carbon fibre shell.

Power is provided by Aston Martin's 6.0-litre V12 engine that churns out 517-horses and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque.

The green colored car in the renderings below show what the final roadgoing model will look like when it enters production next year.

 

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IAA 2011: Aston Martin DBS Carbon Edition Specials

Aston Martin is heading to the Frankfurt Motor Show with two new Carbon Edition DBS sports cars that build on the 2009 special editionof the same name and model series.

The latest DBS Carbon Edition will be offered in two new hues including Flame Orange and Ceramic Grey together with the existing Carbon Black.

The British automaker says the special edition DBS models feature a unique paint process that involves seven layers of paint together with a 25-hour hand flat-and-polish finish, while as an option, buyer will be able to specify a satin lacquer paint finish that is said to create a silk-like texture.

Aside from the bespoke exterior finishes and as the car's name suggests, the special DBS gains several carbon fibre parts and accessories including the exterior mirror caps, the tail lamp fill-ins, front apron, rear diffuser and cabin trim.

Other exterior highlights include the 10-spoke gloss black diamond turned wheels with a reversed diamond turned or full gloss black finish as an option, black brake calipers as standard with yellow, orange, red or grey as an option, a black colored front grille and smoked headlamps.

Inside, the DBS Carbon Edition is treated with hand-stitched leather upholstery and headlining plus magnesium alloy steering wheel paddles tipped with carbon fibre.

Pricing for the DBS Carbon Edition starts at £186,582 (€257,912/$287,576) for the coupe and £196,581 (€272,913/$302,576) for the open-top Volante with first deliveries expected in the first quarter of 2012.

 

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