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fitfan · 02-03-2009, 10:18 PM

I ahve mentioned a few times that Lotus did the modern Aston chassis (kicked off by the vanquish as i recal), and have been asked where i heard that... and i never remebered. but i was reading on atston martin website about my new favorite car in the world - rapide, i need one, my bike will fit - 4 door hatch with folding rear seats

and found this!

ARCHITECTURE
Underpinning the Rapide concept is Aston Martin's VH architecture, developed to offer exceptional manufacturing flexibility. This high-strength, low-mass architecture forms the backbone of the current generation of Aston Martins, spearheaded by the DB9 Coupé and flanked by the DB9 Volante and the Vantage.

The extruded aluminium construction of the VH architecture can be modified in both length and width, providing a myriad of packaging options, and the chemically-bonded structure (using glues derived from aircraft manufacture) is mated with bodywork that mixes aluminium and composite materials. The architecture’s flexibility is further demonstrated by its use in the DBR9 racing car, where it is combined with carbon-fibre composite body panels to produce a modern race car of rare beauty.

02-03-2009, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,097	Lotus and Aston Martin I ahve mentioned a few times that Lotus did the modern Aston chassis (kicked off by the vanquish as i recal), and have been asked where i heard that... and i never remebered. but i was reading on atston martin website about my new favorite car in the world - rapide, i need one, my bike will fit - 4 door hatch with folding rear seats and found this! ARCHITECTURE Underpinning the Rapide concept is Aston Martin's VH architecture, developed to offer exceptional manufacturing flexibility. This high-strength, low-mass architecture forms the backbone of the current generation of Aston Martins, spearheaded by the DB9 Coupé and flanked by the DB9 Volante and the Vantage. The extruded aluminium construction of the VH architecture can be modified in both length and width, providing a myriad of packaging options, and the chemically-bonded structure (using glues derived from aircraft manufacture) is mated with bodywork that mixes aluminium and composite materials. The architecture’s flexibility is further demonstrated by its use in the DBR9 racing car, where it is combined with carbon-fibre composite body panels to produce a modern race car of rare beauty. __________________ Driving it around!