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In addition to the European debut of the DBS, Aston Martin will use Frankfurt to introduce the V8 Vantage N400 and the DB9 LM special editions that pay homage to the marque's track exploits. While we'll have to wait to see what they look like in the metal, Aston has provided a pair of sketches that show us what to expect.

The N400 (above) is a celebration of Aston Martin and the N�rburgring, and its nomenclature breaks down quite simply. "N" is for -- you guessed it -- N�rburgring, where Aston Martin has contested the V8 Vantage N24 in the annual 24-hour endurance race held on the track. It's also where the automaker puts under-development road cars through their paces and where the N400 has recorded a sub-8-minute lap time. The "400" refers to the car's power. Its pumped-up 4.3L V8 produces 400 horses and 309 lb-ft of torque. The extra power (the standard car makes 380 hp/302 lb-ft) is further augmented by the standard Sports Pack, which adds a number of dynamic and visual enhancements to the car.

The DB9 LM commemorates Aston Martin's GT1 class win at this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans. Finished in Sarthe Silver, each of the coupes features the Touchtronic 6-speed transmission, a special black leather interior, numbered sill plaques, Magnum Silver exterior accents, red brake calipers, unique wheels and the DB9 Sports Pack as standard equipment. We'll take one of each car, please.

You can read Aston's press release in full below, and our Frankfurt gang will provide live coverage from the show next week.

[source: Autoblog]


Looking forward for the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show:
+ Bioconcept Mustang GT RTD in the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show
+ 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show Preview: SEAT Tribu Concept
+ 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show Preview: Alfa Romeo 147 C?N'C CoSTUME NATIONAL
+ 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show Preview: Fiat Panda Aria Concept
+ 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show Preview: Alfa Romeo allows individual pimpage
+ Citroen C-Cactus Concept will debut in 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show
+ 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show Preview: Alfa Romeo allows individual pimpage
+ Lamborghini Confirms "Very Expensive" Limited-Edition Sports Car For 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show

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