Sunday, August 10, 2008

Inside Details On New Project Alligator Concept

 

Mercedes And Aston MartinWe have heard some unusual concept names - but we have to admit that this new one is very different - Project Alligator. This is the code name for the new supercar that is being worked on by both Mercedes and Aston Martin.

CAR’s September issue gets into all the details, which includes such things 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.

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