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Geneva 2009: Aston Martin One-77 revealed!

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Aston Martin fully revealed its ultimate car, the One-77 today at the Geneva Motor Show. Aston Martins have always been special but the One-77 takes it to a whole new level. The 6.0L V12 found in more "pedestrian" Astons has been expanded out to 7.3L and the output is now in excess of 700 hp with a top speed in excess of 200 mph. Apparently the only thing not in excess for this very special sports car is the production volumes. Only 77 examples will be built with a price tag well in excess of $1 million! No word yet on whether Daniel Craig will have one available for the next James Bond outing.

Gallery: Geneva 2009:Aston Martin One-77

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Rolls-Royce 200EX Making its World Debut at the Geneva Motor Show

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The newest addition to the Rolls-Royce model lineup still a year away from production but we'll be getting a preview in two weeks at the Geneva Motor Show. The car that until now has been referred to as the RR4 will appear as a concept called 200EX. When the production version of the 200EX hits the streets in 2010 it will be the fourth Rolls-Royce model since the company was reborn under BMW ownership in 2003. Compared to the Phantom saloon, the 200EX is about 18 inches shorter but it remains a big machine spanning 212.6 inches from bumper to bumper.

Rolls-Royce isn't revealing to many technical details yet but we do know that like the Phantom, the 200EX/RR4 will have V12 power. The new car will however get an all-new engine not shared with any other car. The new Roller retains the rear hinged coach (don't call them suicide) doors but its more modest size means this is likely to be more of a drivers car than the Phantom. As with any Rolls-Royce, the interior will be impeccably finished in the finest hides, wood veneers and fabrics. The final production version (and presumably its name) will debut this fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Gallery: Rolls-Royce 200EX Concept

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Aston Martin Lagonda Concept Confirmed for Geneva

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The Lagonda nameplate stretches back all the way to 1906, when it was first introduced in Middlesex by an American named Wilbur Gunn. The automaker continued offering luxurious automobiles until it was taken over in 1947 by fellow British automaker Aston Martin. Since September of last year, we've been expecting that a new Lagonda would be displayed at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, and now that timing has been confirmed.

Expect a four-door saloon that carries traditional Aston Martin design touches. There has been some talk that the new Lagonda may be based on the most current Mercedes-Benz S-Class chassis architecture, but that's yet to be confirmed. There is also reason to suspect that the new Lagonda could share underpinnings with the upcoming Rapide sedan, though possibly in a modified crossover form since it wouldn't make much sense to offer two models that would compete for the same sales. We'll know for sure in early March.

[Source: AutoExpress]

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