Aston martin vantage recalled globally for gearbox. Not even james bond has driven the aston martin dbs touchtronic yet. Our verdict on the aston martin rapide v12 touchtronic 2 offering a measured mix of fourdoor and coupe attributes, the rapide manages to straddle both worlds with little difficulty. Aston martins number for this recall is ra070028 notes. Aston martin updates vanquish, rapide s for 2015 wvideos. When we first heard aston martin was making a fourdoor supercar known as the rapide, we werent terribly happy. Debut of stateoftheart eightspeed touchtronic iii automatic gearbox new engine management system, enhanced trim and specification options aston martin is today revealing details of a raft of important enhancements to two of the brands most popular and successful sports cars. Aston martin will notify owners, and dealers will update the tcm software, free of charge. The large transmission tunnel divides the cabin, with front seat passengers enclosed by the lowslung seating position. They found that some dealers didnt reset the clutch position following the software update for the gearbox. Aston martin dbs touchtronic 2a bonding experience autoweek.
Aston martin vanquish and rapide s get new automatic gearbox 8 th aug 2014 7. A dbs is a distilled concentrate of all that has made aston martin not just one of the most coveted brands in the automotive sphere, but in all fields of endeavour, right around the world. The magnesium shift paddles are beautifully finished and youll find yourself pinging up and down the box just to hear. With the arrival of 15 model year 15my cars in markets around the world over the next few months, the luxury british. Best of both worlds and at this juncture, as ever, we agree to disagree. The aston martin vanquish is the companys flagship. Finance example is for an aston martin select agreement for a new aston martin db11 v8 volante 2dr touchtronic auto, with a contract mileage of 12,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 69. Aston martin introduces new 8speed gearbox for vanquish.
First unveiled at the 2007 pebble beach concours delegance, the aston martin dbs gets new touchtronic 2 transmission. The shifter lever isnt connected to the transmission by linkages or cables, its all electronic so shifting in sportshift is the same as moving the. With the debut of the new touchtronic iii eightspeed automatic gearbox in both vanquish and rapide s the first time that this stateoftheart gearbox has been incorporated into a transaxle layout aston martin is improving every major area of the cars performance and fuel economy. The new gearbox is claimed to improve performance while reducing fuel consumption. Gearbox software changes make for a truly comprehensive selection of. The new touchtronic iii eightspeed automatic gearbox can be found in both vanquish and rapide s the first time that this stateoftheart gearbox has been incorporated into a transaxle layout. We created your aston martin so we understand how to keep it at its very best. Aston martin announced yesterday that the aston martin dbs will be available, as an option, with the touchtronic 2 gearbox. Aston martin s number for this recall is ra070028 notes. What you can do to prevent failure if you drive an aston martin v8 vantage made between the years of 201020, it is best to have your transmission inspected especially if youve undergone any software updates recently. It was first presented as a concept car at the north american international auto show in 2006 and the production version was. Aston martin made it a point to fix the problem, but aston martin drivers still encounter the issue today.
Aston martins shiny, bright and airy hq houses approximately 1,600 staff, with jaguar land rover sat just a stones throw away. The modern classic aston martin styling has not suffered as a result of the additional doors and the driving experience remains as rewarding as that of the coupes. Aston martin gearboxes pw engineering aston martin. Aston martin rapide s saloon v12 552 4dr touchtronic iii. Dynamic enhancements for 2015 aston martin vanquish gt.
For over half a century, the name dbs has meant just one thing. The shifter lever isnt connected to the transmission by linkages or cables, its all electronic so shifting in sportshift is the same as moving the shifter through the gears like a normal auto tranny. In these vehicles, printed circuit boards pcbs within the transmission control switches may be defective this could cause the transmission to revert to. Aston martin dbs touchtronic auto gearbox helps rangetopping aston find its true identity. In 20 aston martin revealed rapide s, building on the foundation of rapide, aston martin s first four door car. The aston martin rapide is a 5door, 4seater, highperformance sports saloon, which the british luxury marque aston martin introduced in early 2010. Aston martin rapide s saloon v12 565 shadow edition 4dr. The aston martin rapide s is powered by a fantastic 6. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 18883274236. The aston martin db9 is a british grand tourer first shown by aston martin at the 2003 frankfurt auto show. Aston martin says the gearbox uses a transaxle design that improves over the stock figures made by the standard model. The vanquish gt is now able to do a 0100kmh time in just 3. Dynamic enhancements for aston martin vanquish and rapide s.
Now, for the first time, the stunning dbs can be ordered with the british firms new touchtronic gearbox. Both coupe and volanrte aka convertible models, along with the rapide s super saloon get an improved eightspeed touchtronic iii transmission. Although aston martins are synonymous with excellence, elements such as gearboxes need attention once in a while. Aston martin dbs gets new touchtronic gearbox top speed.
The gearbox is an integral part of the running of the aston s engine, and finding a quality replacement or conditioned. The gearbox is a sixspeed zf unit, much like the one fitted to the aston martin db9, with a. The gearbox is a sixspeed zf unit, much like the one fitted to the aston martin db9, with a few tweaks. The aston martin db11 might have replaced the db9, but that doesnt mean the db9based vanquish is dead. Applies to vehicles ordered at participating aston martin dealers on or before 30. Aston martin rapide s v12 552 4dr touchtronic iii auto. Debut of stateoftheart eightspeed touchtronic iii automatic gearbox new engine management system, enhanced trim and specification options aston martin is revealing details of a raft of important enhancements to two of the brands most popular and successful sports cars. Dealership was sold in october 2005, and i think became aston martin kearny mesa under the new ownership. Aston martin vanquish and rapide s get new automatic gearbox. Dbs touchtronic ii auto gearbox how good or bad is it. The aston martin dbs touchtronic 2 sixspeed automatic transmission is based on the zf transaxle unit equipping the db9 and features a final drive ratio shortened from 3. The latest aston martin rapide s saloon gets a thorough underbody going over.
Works was performed by aston martin technician jesse valesquez. Acura calls it sequential sportshift, but its still just an automatic transmission just like all other automatics. Should you want it, manual control is by magnesium paddles behind the steering wheel and, although this gearbox robs the driver of the ultimate. It was the first model built at aston martins gaydon facility the db9 was originally designed by ian callum and finished by henrik fisker, has an aluminium.
Aston martin sent engineers to the country in may to evaluate the issue. The new transmission operates via big, silly push buttons on the center console, with d being farthest from the driver of our lefthanddrive car. Aston martin db9, dbs, rapide, virage and vanquish recalled for. Choosing to have your aston martin serviced at an official aston martin service centre means choosing the expertise of aston martin approved technicians, technicians skilled in the latest aston martin techniques and using parts specifically designed for your car. Quantum of solace is just about to open but daniel. Aston martin lagonda has issued a recall notice for the db9, dbs, rapide, virage and vanquish fitted with a sixspeed touchtronic ii automatic transmission. Machined by hand from aluminium, the imposing grille gave rapide s an inimitable front profile. Owners may contact aston martin customer service at 18889239988. The dbs touchtronic transmission features a final drive ratio. Aston martin has updated the cars with an eightspeed touchtronic iii automatic gearbox and new engine. Ra070028 6speed touchtronic ii automatic transmission. Visually striking, the difference between the two models could immediately be told by the assertive fullface grille. The brands engineers have worked meticulously with. The rangetopping aston martin dbs which made its north american debut in l.
With the debut of the new touchtronic iii eightspeed automatic gearbox in both vanquish and rapide s the first time this gearbox has been incorporated into a transaxle layout aston martin. With the debut of the new touchtronic iii eightspeed automatic gearbox in both vanquish and rapide s the first time that this state. Eightspeed transmission for 2015 aston martin vanquish. The dbs is a big super gt, i cannot think of a gearbox more suited to it than a full auto with paddle override. Touchtronic iii delivers exceptional shift speed and moves between.
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