Aston Martin DB-ONE Concept

Bartek Sikorski · 05-26-2007, 12:23 AM

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We certainly don't want to be called out for complaining about Aston Martin's current crop of designs. Were we to win the lottery tomorrow, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be high up on our list of cars to purchase the day after tomorrow. That said, we've lived with the Aston Martin's corporate style for a few years now, and at some point the next generation needs to be confronted.

When the time comes, Aston Martin should give this guy a call. Ruben Vela is a Spanish designer who just received his Masters Degree in Automotive Design last year from Polytechnic University in Valencia. He created the DB-ONE Concept you see above (and in the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER below). Vela says that the design's most important element is "dynamism", kind of a subtle tension between the car's surfaces and lines that gives it an energy even when static. The front grille is much larger than current Aston models and becomes the focal point of the DB-ONE's front end, while the narrow slit headlights ensure that the massive expanse of sheetmetal presents a dominant front end. A true two-seater, the DB-ONE's windshield extends up and over the cockpit to let the sun shine in, as well. The extremely tapered rear is probably the least production feasible element on the car, though it definitely adds to the "static motion" theme.

Check out more pics of the Ruben Vela's Aston Martin DB-ONE Concept in the high-res gallery.
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MoSs AMG · 05-26-2007, 01:30 AM

damnnnn,,,, i really like

Mirage77 · 05-26-2007, 03:03 AM

The drooping shoulder line spoils the look IMO - it adds too much superfluous detail in an otherwise well-proportioned car.

Centurion · 05-26-2007, 03:59 AM

Just what AM needs. A bold redefinition, although I have to say that the concept give me heavy BMW vibes.

BMW_Dude · 05-26-2007, 04:05 AM

Looks good, but there are hardly any Aston styling clues!

AM need to move forward in design, but I don't think this is the way!

Hypersonic · 05-26-2007, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luwalira

Just what AM needs. A bold redefinition, although I have to say that the concept give me heavy BMW vibes.

I agree.

I'm not sure I really like this concept much at all ...to be honest.

The Artist · 05-26-2007, 06:25 AM

looks like a Z4

BMW_Dude · 05-26-2007, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Artist

looks like a Z4

Which is a good thing!

atuv · 05-26-2007, 06:33 AM

Mmmm... like the current design better.

Maserati · 05-26-2007, 10:50 AM

OMG. Z4's shoulder line.

05-26-2007, 12:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bartek Sikorski Advocate Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 771 Thanks: 277 Thanked 510 Times in 248 Posts	Aston Martin DB-ONE Concept - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER We certainly don't want to be called out for complaining about Aston Martin's current crop of designs. Were we to win the lottery tomorrow, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be high up on our list of cars to purchase the day after tomorrow. That said, we've lived with the Aston Martin's corporate style for a few years now, and at some point the next generation needs to be confronted. When the time comes, Aston Martin should give this guy a call. Ruben Vela is a Spanish designer who just received his Masters Degree in Automotive Design last year from Polytechnic University in Valencia. He created the DB-ONE Concept you see above (and in the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER below). Vela says that the design's most important element is "dynamism", kind of a subtle tension between the car's surfaces and lines that gives it an energy even when static. The front grille is much larger than current Aston models and becomes the focal point of the DB-ONE's front end, while the narrow slit headlights ensure that the massive expanse of sheetmetal presents a dominant front end. A true two-seater, the DB-ONE's windshield extends up and over the cockpit to let the sun shine in, as well. The extremely tapered rear is probably the least production feasible element on the car, though it definitely adds to the "static motion" theme. Check out more pics of the Ruben Vela's Aston Martin DB-ONE Concept in the high-res gallery. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

05-26-2007, 01:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
MoSs AMG Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bell California , USA Posts: 1,328 My Mood: Thanks: 64 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Aston Martin DB-ONE Concept damnnnn,,,, i really like

05-26-2007, 03:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: Aston Martin DB-ONE Concept The drooping shoulder line spoils the look IMO - it adds too much superfluous detail in an otherwise well-proportioned car.

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Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,069 Thanks: 587 Thanked 717 Times in 416 Posts	Re: Aston Martin DB-ONE Concept Just what AM needs. A bold redefinition, although I have to say that the concept give me heavy BMW vibes.

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BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 390 Times in 233 Posts	Re: Aston Martin DB-ONE Concept Looks good, but there are hardly any Aston styling clues! AM need to move forward in design, but I don't think this is the way!

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The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,414 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 713 Times in 445 Posts	Re: Aston Martin DB-ONE Concept looks like a Z4

05-26-2007, 06:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
atuv Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 307 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Aston Martin DB-ONE Concept Mmmm... like the current design better.

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