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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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Is that indeed the road race spec DBR9 that is suppose to get AM back into racing (FIA GT, Le Mans), built by Prodrive? I have been waiting to see one. Have any other pics? Thanks Brad!!

(Wonder how long it will be before someone calls it "rice"?)
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 05:42 PM
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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That was the only pic and I don't see an article...
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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Is it just me or does it look like a photochop? The reflection looks off in the rear around the rim/tire, and the proporations look off around the airdam (again only in the reflection).

Not that I care, because the car still looks great!
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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I figured this would be as good a place as any to put these. Here is a link to some photos of the new AM V8 from Aston Martin without any camo getting in the way. looks pretty sharp

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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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Its so 'curry', (thats what Brits eat instead of rice, right?)


But unlike a Civic, cars of this class actually need those big aerodynamic changes...
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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WOW nice car!

i think this is the same car

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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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The first one, I like it, except it does look a lil ricey, I think it would look better without that big spoiler.
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 11:03 PM
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Originally posted by Evil_Capri@July 13, 2004, 7:19 PM
Is it just me or does it look like a photochop? The reflection looks off in the rear around the rim/tire, and the proporations look off around the airdam (again only in the reflection).

Not that I care, because the car still looks great!
I think you are right.. I think it's a chop..a good looking one though
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Old Jul 13, 2004 | 11:59 PM
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Rolling works of art.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 04:22 AM
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Has anyone seen that Top Gear episode where he races a DB9 against a train across england and france to Monte Carlo? Its an awesme vid! Highly recommend seeing it! The DB9 would be the very first car I buy if I won the lottery! Ill see if I can find the link for it!
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 05:54 PM
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These cars are truly magnificient...a must see in person...
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 06:32 PM
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In my opinion AM makes the sexiest cars in existance..the Vanquish is sex on wheels.
It is my #1 fav car!
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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How 'bout the Sexarossa?

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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 10:30 PM
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HERE IT IS

(right click save as...)
90mb!
DB9 vs Train

here the site its on, lots of cool car vids!

Sleepy-Fish
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 02:05 AM
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Originally posted by BigBoyBoelts@July 14, 2004, 4:25 AM
HERE IT IS

(right click save as...)
90mb!
DB9 vs Train

here the site its on, lots of cool car vids!

Sleepy-Fish
Yep,

I watched this on t.v when it came out originally! I cannot watch it on my computer though, I only get Audio!! Rats...... :bang:
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 03:20 AM
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Get divx! its a free download and usually fixes all of those issues!
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 03:24 AM
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Do you have a link??

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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 05:34 AM
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Aston Martin Racing has revealed further details of its all-new DBR9 that will spearhead the marque's return to international motor racing in 2005.

This new GT racing car, which is based on the latest Aston Martin production sports car, DB9, is being prepared by Aston Martin Racing's partners, Prodrive, based at Banbury, UK. Prodrive is responsible for the design, development and management of the DBR9 racing programme.

The first DBR9 is being prepared now and will compete during 2005 in selected international sports car events, including Le Mans 24 Hours. Three Aston Martin Racing Works teams will then be appointed to compete in major international sports cars series. These will be independent teams each racing two DBR9s with the full factory support of Aston Martin Racing.

Aston Martin Racing will also make a very limited number of DBR9 racing cars available to selected customers. These cars will be prepared to the same specification as the Works cars.

"The design of DB9 lends itself to be translated perfectly into the DBR9 race car," said Jeremy Main, Aston Martin's Director of Product Development & Motorsport. "While DBR9 has been planned for outright performance, every surface sculpture and design detail has been developed to the same high standards as our road cars."
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