ASTON MARTIN Cygnet Special Edition by Colette
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March 12, 2015

ASTON MARTIN Cygnet Special Edition by Colette


ASTON MARTIN “Cygnet & colette”


A Colette Collaboration Model for the Cygnet


Aston Martin has announced the limited edition "Cygnet & colette," a special version of the Cygnet which launched in Europe this May.


By Dai Matsuo




Limited to 14 Units, Released by Colette


For its collaboration partner on the "Cygnet &," Aston Martin chose Colette, the world-renowned Parisian concept store.




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This model, produced in a limited run of 14 units, features an exterior finished in special Lightning Silver and Colette Blue. The design, inspired by racing cars, makes effective use of Colette Blue on the front bumper, bonnet, door mirrors, and wheels, creating a sporty ambiance.

The interior is themed around bitter chocolate, inspired by Colette's mascot, a chocolate-brown Labrador.




A Car as Urban Fashion


Other special features include stainless steel badges individually hand-formed by artisans on the door handles, a hand-enameled storage compartment from Thomas Fattorini, quilted leather doors and seats, Alcantara quilted sun visors, quilted leather cushions in Colette Blue, and a matching Colette Blue key case.




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Marek Reichman, Aston Martin's Design Director, stated, "Aston Martin and Colette are both cool brands that fuse modernity and innovation. This collaboration holds significant meaning in terms of the fashionability of cars in urban settings. Furthermore, this model marks the first in the upcoming 'Cygnet &' series."

Details regarding the engine and other specifications have not been announced, but it is presumed to be the same as the original model. This would mean a Toyota-sourced 1.3-liter inline-4 DOHC, 1NR-FE engine producing a maximum output of 72kW (98ps) at 6,000rpm and a maximum torque of 125Nm (12.7kgm), with a top speed of 170km/h, 0-100km/h acceleration in 11.8 seconds, fuel economy of 20km/ℓ in the European combined cycle, and CO2 emissions of 116g/km (all figures for the 6-speed manual model).

Orders for the "Cygnet & colette" will be taken at Colette's store in Paris, with deliveries expected by the end of this year. Pricing starts at €48,995 (approximately ¥5.68 million).