Plenty of great news ahead, but this was interesting... looks like there will only be a manual or auto option in the future - no dual clutch.

"What you won't see in a future Aston is a dual-clutch transmission: Palmer thinks they're too heavy and don't offer a considerable functional advantage over a conventional automatic."

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...n-last-manual/

"'I’ve already gone on the record saying I want to be the last manufacturer in the world to offer a manual sports car,' Palmer said, adding that he is not a fan of twin-clutch transmissions on the basis of their added weight and complexity: 'They can’t do anything that a well-tuned automatic can’t.'"

http://blog.caranddriver.com/aston-m...then-vanquish/

 

Can't argue with his opinion. He's wrong about that very last quote. A slush box, no matter how good will not be as fast to shift as a dual clutch. But it be easier to live with!

 

I guess that works, sell cars to either the purist or the old farts who don't care haha.

I always wanted a dual clutch for my next car so I can extract the most performance out of it

 

Chevrolet claims the Corvette's auto is faster than Porsche's PDK. Haven't seen any real world testing.

 

At some point I believe Aston will offer a dual clutch, the advantages are too much to ignore, the customers will demand it. The added complexity means nothing, they have become very reliable. The added weight, nothing that 600 horsepower won't cure.

 

Dual clutch transmissions are very sensitive to proper lubricants and regular fluid changes. Ignore these items at your peril. Their longevity has yet to be proven in normal use. I think dual clutch transmissions are probably more potential trouble than they are worth. The old maxim " If it ain't broke, don't fix it " holds very true in this instance. It is more of a fashion accessory than anything else.
The more complicated something is, the more there is to go wrong.

 

The gearbox is what kept me from ordering a Vantage V12 S but I do now have a Vanquish in the build queue.Obviously a totally different animal, so maybe I am now just one of those old farts...seem to fit.

 

Young farts become old farts sooner than they think they will

 

don't worry, i'm a young fart that drives like an old fart

 

I'm a young fart with the knees, back, and neck of an old fart

 

I thought that everyone from the north east who drives like an old fart had moved to Florida

 

Not going to move to FL until I can afford a vanquish too

 

I was told that all Aston drivers are old farts, and only McLaren or Lambo drivers are considered young.

Hipsters fall somewhere in the Prius / Rogue arena :-)

 

Well, it sounds as though I have ordered (and am now impatiently awaiting the arrival of) the correct car given my newly achieved status. I shall do my very best to comport myself in keeping with everyones expectations.

 

We would be happy to welcome you!...We OF's must stick together.