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Centurion · 11-05-2008, 07:23 AM

I thought the cars were going to be using space aluminium frame which I what MB could possibly get out of this partnership, otherwise I can't see the point of them giving AM a buffet of components.

SCOTT27 · 11-05-2008, 11:17 AM

If you read the full article you will notice no contract is yet signed , sealed and delivered. And no completion or timeframe has been set because of discussion how a synergy can work is still ongoing.

SDNR · 11-05-2008, 11:56 AM

This all sounds really great ....it is very unfortunate that it has happened at such a bad time.

I guess we could expect that Daimler will want to own Aston ...if things work out well.

Centurion · 11-05-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SDNR

This all sounds really great ....it is very unfortunate that it has happened at such a bad time.

I guess we could expect that Daimler will want to own Aston ...if things work out well.

That would be the most logical ending if MB are to be granting AM access to all that's been listed in that article, which sounds absurd. I mean, why on earth would MB give AM access to sacred technology like Pre-Safe from their holy grail the S-Class. I guess we should fall back and wait until thing unfold.

warot · 11-05-2008, 01:38 PM

If MB ends up buyin AM, then BMW should just go ahead and buy McLaren outright...

Enough of this SLR shenanigans... bring a true successor to the F1. Show them whats what you know

bmer · 11-05-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Centurion

I mean, why on earth would MB give AM access to sacred technology like Pre-Safe from their holy grail the S-Class.

LOL I don't think Pre-Safe is anywhere up in the list of what AM is seeking from MB.

BMW Power · 11-05-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SDNR

I guess we could expect that Daimler will want to own Aston ...if things work out well.

My thoughts exactly..... else, there really isnt much that MB can gain out of this partnership besides selling a few extra units of AMG engines and transmissions. In some sick way, Im actually hoping it does happen! The MB/AM combo would be deadly, just thinking about it gets me into wet undies syndrome

modena_360stradale · 11-05-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

The first car to be produced under Aston Martin’s revival of Lagonda could be based on a Mercedes S-class, if a proposed partnership between Aston and Mercedes goes ahead.

Due in 2012, the car (a large luxury saloon) would be conceived, developed and produced alongside the next-gen Maybach, which will also use the W222 platform from the next Mercedes S-class.

The new Lagonda will be engineered to support advanced new hybrid drive systems and new pre-scan suspension technology. The platform has been described as the German car maker’s most advanced system to date.

While Mercedes is set to deliver the platform, the engineering of bodyshells for the two marques would be handled by Aston Martin. By joining forces in such a way, development time and overall costs would be slashed.

At the same time, the two car makers could look forward to increased economies of scale in the longer term, an important factor with models that are likely to sell in very low numbers.

The proposed co-operation is being headed by Aston Martin Lagonda boss Ulrich Bez and Mercedes-Benz chairman Dieter Zetsche.

It builds on a parts-sharing deal in which upcoming Aston Martin models will use engine and driveline combinations from Mercedes-Benz. The deal includes a development of the petrol-electric hybrid system recently unveiled in the new S400 Hybrid, and a reworked version of the Maybach’s twin-turbocharged 6.0-litre V12 engine.

For details of the other projects that Mercedes and Aston are working on, see today's 5 November issue of Autocar.

Autocar - New Lagonda: it's an S-class

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Nice to see them resurrecting the Lagonda name. Except to be 'authentic' it'd really need engineering by Bentley

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Maybach and Aston Martin would be cooperating on future models