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2009 is an epochal year for Aston Martin, with the launch of new models and new dealerships and the re-launch of a new global luxury brand, Lagonda. Despite the slowdown in the global economy, Aston Martin remains committed to innovation and design, ensuring the company retains its position as the world's leading luxury sports car manufacturer.

In March 2009, Aston Martin presented two models to the world, one representing an extreme development and the other a classic refinement. The V12 Vantage is the ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage model. Developed from the concept shown at the opening of Aston Martin's Design Studio in December 2007, the V12 Vantage is aimed at the performance enthusiast but still retains the everyday usability of the Vantage range.

On the surface, the V12 features subtle visual enhancements over the V8 Vantage, yet under the skin there are some race-bred technologies, materials and components to ensure the car delivers a pure, highly focused driving experience. Aston Martin will strictly limit production to 1000 examples.

The DBS Volante was also premiered at Geneva 2009. Bringing extreme high performance to open air motoring, the DBS Volante marries the power, speed and dynamism of the DBS coupe with the Volante's fluid beauty. For driver and passenger, the car provides unrivalled sensations, both aural and physical. The car, which is Aston Martin's 16th convertible in its 95-year history, completes the DBS line-up.

In Q4 2009, Aston Martin will demonstrate the final form of the One-77. Announced in August 2008, the One-77 was heralded as the ultimate bespoke sports coupe, the culmination of the company's design values and technological expertise. Aimed at an exclusive market of automotive connoisseurs, the One-77 is equivalent to a piece of fine art; ultra rare and highly desirable, with each of the 77 examples to be built tailored to meet their owner's exacting requirements.

The Aston Martin Rapide will also debut in production form in Q4 2009, following three years of intensive development and testing. Aston Martin's elegant four-door sports coupe is one of the most eagerly anticipated cars of the year and will set new standards for luxury performance and take the company into a new market. Aston Martin's core models, the V8 Vantage and the DB9 – now the most successful Aston Martins of all time, continue to be revised and enhanced throughout the year.

On the racetrack, the focus for 2009 will be Le Mans. 2009 is the fiftieth anniversary of Aston Martin's seminal win at Le Mans, when the DBR1 of Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori achieved first place, with the DBR1 of Frere and Trintignant finishing in second place. In 2009, Aston Martin will once again return to Le Mans, following the triumphant 2008 race when the Aston Martin DBR9 in Gulf livery was victorious in the GT1 class.

For the 2009 race, Aston Martin will enter the LMP1 class with two cars emblazoned with the iconic blue and orange livery of Gulf Oil. Using the production-based Aston Martin V12 engine - as used in last year's successful Le Mans GT1 title win - the LMP1 is based on the 2008 Charouz Racing System Lola. All eyes will be on La Sarthe on 13 June 2009 as Aston Martin launches this ambitious attempt at outright victory.

At Geneva 2009 Aston Martin presented the Lagonda Concept, a stunning evocation of this most iconic luxury marque. Designed to celebrate the return of the Lagonda brand - and to mark 100 years of car production under the Lagonda name - the concept sets out a new premium market sector - avant garde luxury. The brand is designed to complement Aston Martin, both on the road and in our expanding global dealer network. Full details of the Lagonda Concept are available on the site.

New dealerships continue to open. In 2009, Aston Martin moved into another new market with the opening of Aston Martin Zagreb, a 302 square metre showroom in the heart of the city. Opened in conjunction with Spectactor Grupa, the key luxury brands specialist in the region, the showroom utilises Aston Martin's signature architectural style. Further dealership openings include Aston Martin Calgary in March 2009.

We hope the Aston Martin media website provides you with all you need to find out more about these exciting stories.

Janette Green
Director, Brand Communications