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Jethro Bovingdon, Frank Markus

“The chassis seemed supremely stable. The quick steering was remarkably authentic. The whole vibe was one of effortless control.” “Wow. If this car doesn’t win overall, it should win most improved, rookie of the year, biggest comeback, and a few more. I’ve never driven an Aston like this.” Scott Evans spoke for many of us who have driven Aston Martins at past BDCs, where the brand has disappointingly finished near the bottom (eighth, 12th, and 12th). How the mighty have risen. With strong brakes and a better-tuned chassis, this “brute in a suit” (kudos, Lieberman) inspired vastly more confidence than its Gaydon predecessors on Route 198. Most of us ran it in the Sport modes (not Track) with ESC on. Chris Walton appreciated its “delicacy and better compliance on bump steer and…

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MotorTrend (Digital) - 1 Issue, November 2018

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