Manufacturer: Aston Martin

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Aston Martin is the embodiment of British glamour in design. Over the years, Aston Martin automobiles have earned a place in the hearts of car aficionados around the world, and have become icons in the realm of pop culture (Mr. Bond, anyone?). Now the full line up of Aston Martin cars is making its way to next-gen racing in a big way with Test Drive Unlimited. Let's take a look at some of the models being featured in Atari's Massively Open Online Racing (M.O.O.R.) title.

Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato:
Take a ride in a classic car from the past with the DB4 GT Zagato. Introduced at the 1960 London Auto Show, this supercar is a DB4 GT chassis with an elegant 'special lightweight' two-seater body provided by the Zagato factory in Italy. The Zagato's engine produces 314 hp, a 0 to 60 mph acceleration of only 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 154 mph.

The DB4 GT Zagato has an extensive racing pedigree and was driven by such famous racers as Roy Salvadori and Jim Clarke. Now in TDU, you can add some new chapters to this car's legacy.

Aston Martin DB9 Coupe and DB9 Volante:
Making a huge impact at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show, the unveiling of the DB9 announced the beginning of an exciting new era for Aston Martin. With a V12 engine that produces 450 hp, a 0 to 60 mph acceleration of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph, the DB9 is one of the torchbearers for Aston Martin in the 21st century. This amazing vehicle comes in two variations, the DB9 Coupe and the DB9 Volante.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage:
First seen at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005, the V8 Vantage is powered by a V8 engine that produces 380 hp. The Vantage can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, and has a top speed of 175 mph. It's an exhilarating drive on the world's most demanding race circuits, this is a car that will thrill you on the track.

Aston Martin Vanquish S:
The V12 Vanquish S is a masterpiece of 21st-century technology, understated elegance and craftsmanship. This supercar gained much of its fame by being the official James Bond car in Die Another Day. The Vanquish S is powered by a V12 engine, which produces 520 hp. The Vanquish S can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of over 200mph, making it the fastest road-going Aston Martin ever.

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