Project Alligator
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Project Alligator
Project Alligator. That's the internal code-name for a potential collaboration between Mercedes and Aston Martin on everything from drivetrains to platforms. CAR's September issue gets into all the details, which includes such tasty nuggest as the possible use of AMG's 6.2-liter V8 in the next Vantage, porting over Mercedes' future eight-speed auto 'box into Astons, sharing platforms between both automaker's high-end models (think SL and beyond), cooperating on the development of diesels and hybrids, and using Aston's future products to keep Maybach alive and maybe even help the wayward ultra-luxury brand thrive with up to five new models. But it gets even bigger. A collaboration between the two could place M-B in a good position to buy Aston Martin if its new owners, including Prodrive's David Richards, decide to exit the automaking biz. As CAR points out, however, the only potential loser from Project Alligator coming to fruition is Mercedes' other partner, McLaren.
Hmmm...
I think Aston is having a difficult time creating an identity for itself.
First British, then American, back to Britain, and perhaps it will be German?
If Aston's mantra is to create stylish grand tourers, I think MB is a good partner for the collaboration. It may not be my first choice, but I think it'll be beneficial for Aston's survival.
Both Aston and MB's AMG division are about speed and luxury, before performance and handling. It does fit in the picture...
I think Aston is having a difficult time creating an identity for itself.
First British, then American, back to Britain, and perhaps it will be German?
If Aston's mantra is to create stylish grand tourers, I think MB is a good partner for the collaboration. It may not be my first choice, but I think it'll be beneficial for Aston's survival.
Both Aston and MB's AMG division are about speed and luxury, before performance and handling. It does fit in the picture...
Last edited by PhilipMSPT; Aug 6, 2008 at 04:34 PM.
). Prodrive is British based...
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Aston Martin is hand built lets leave Mecedes out of it they will only mass produce the cars just like BMW mass produces Rolls Royce and VW mass produces Bentley. The Rolls Royce has nothing but BMW electrical troubles now.Got this from a Rolls mechanic. Crewe built (Hand built) was better.
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