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Some history
Aston Martin is a British manufacturer of luxury sports cars, based in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The company name is derived from the name of one of the company's founders, Lionel Martin, and from the Aston Hill speed hillclimb near Aston Clinton in Buckinghamshire.
From 1994 until 2007 Aston Martin was part of the Ford Motor Company. On 12 March 2007, it was purchased for £479 million by a joint venture company, co-owned by Investment Dar and Adeem Investment of Kuwait and and English businessman John Sinders. Ford retained almost a £47.5 million stake in Aston Martin, valuing the company at approximately £570 million.
Questions?
Where are Aston Martins made?
Aston Martin have a manufacturing plant in Gaydon in the Midlands, England
Their engines are made in an engine manufacturing plant based in Cologne, Germany .
How are Aston Martins transported?
Aston Martins are transported on car trucks in UK and for shipping outside the country on a ship.
What type of license do you need to drive an Aston Martin?
In UK: full valid manual UK or in Europe a European driving license.
What is the top speed for the Aston Martin DBS?
191 m.p.h
What are the specifications for the DBS?
For full specifications click here
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