Supercars are not just the prerogative of footballers and entrepreneurs. Did someone mention entertainment? Yes, whether they are singers, actors or television personalities, the accumulated fortunes allow them to take care of many tantrums. For information, ask Gordon Ramsay, the irrepressible world-famous chef.
The ultimate gift, proudly displayed on the road, combines rarity and attention to detail bordering on obsessive. And the price? Outside the reach of us common enthusiasts: 1,630,085 euros.
Supercars are not exclusive to Motor Valley
Who doesn’t like luxury cars? In the history of Italian industry, supercars are an indispensable constant, made in the so-called Motor Valley. Part of separate realities, between Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Pagani, we are spoiled for choice. Each car released on the market is defined down to the smallest detail, thrilling fans.
If we think we are the only ones who know how to make them, we would be very wrong. In fact, they also give life to magnificent creations elsewhere, for example in England, where Aston Martin is located. The motoring giant boasts a long history behind it, which has lasted for over a century, lived on the crest of a wave.
The ecological transition underway today has created a bit of chaos among the players in the supply chain, but when certain specimens leave the factories then approval is unanimous. However, it remains to be discovered whether there are even the economic reasons to put a vehicle of such caliber in the garage.
The “good” Gordon Ramsay, the undisputed star of the famous cooking show, has few problems Hells Kitchen. After chasing dreams of glory in the world of football, the 57-year-old Briton has found some satisfaction behind the stove. His always frank ways divide the audience between those who consider some of his outbursts exasperated and those who, on the contrary, adore him.
In an era dominated by political correctness, the volcanic chef has left an unmistakable mark on the small screen. Many have tried to imitate him, without ever reaching the heights. Because the impression it leaves most of the time is that it doesn’t impersonate anyone.
Due to the understandable mechanisms that regulate the world of television, perhaps the performances offered in front of the cameras are perhaps taken to the extreme, in the name of ratings. But there seems to be a kernel of truth. Accustomed to offering first-rate service in his restaurants, the situations in certain establishments would shock anyone, let alone a professional of his profile.
From 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds
The sense of attachment to the motherland also emerges from the car he wanted to give as a gift: a provocative Aston Martin Valour. One of 110 units in total, as many as the years of life of the self-congratulatory brand.
Gordon Ramsay was caught while boarding his “little girl” by the famous “four-wheel paparazzo” Freddie Atkins, leaving a renowned London office. Impossible not to notice it, also due to the lively shade of the bodywork, petrol green.
Under the bonnet pulsates a 5.2 V12 biturbo with 715 HP and 753 Nm of maximum torque, combined with a six-speed manual transmission. From 0 to 100 km/h it takes just 3.5 seconds, while the maximum speed is 322 km/h.
