Aston Martin Dragon88 Special Edition Models Coming to Beijing Auto Show
Available only for the Chinese market, 88 special “Dragon88” models of the V8 Vantage S, Virage, and DBS will be made featuring some Chinese cultural references and iconography.
This news comes right after Rolls-Royce announced that their “Year of the Dragon” Phantom has sold out. It seems that those $1.2-million Phantoms were just right for the Chinese market, and here comes Aston to make a few sales of its own.
The Dragon88 models will be available in three color schemes: Champagne Gold, Volcano Red, and Amethyst Red. Each scheme representing a virtue like wealth and fortune, peace and protection, and “dragon fire.”
Inside, the cars will feature dragon embroidery inspired by the Nine Dragon Wall at Beihai park in Beijing. Other identifying features include special 10-spoke dragon edition alloy wheels, black brake calipers and a Bang and Olufsen sound system.
Aston Martin has six dealerships in China, and believes that China will be their third biggest market, after U.S. and U.K. in just a few years.
Pricing and availability of the Dragon88 models is likely to be announced in April at the Beijing Auto Show.
[Souce: Jingdaily]
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