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  Regulars > Reviews and Commentary > The Aston Martin Experience

   Published in: Issue II of 2006
 
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1. Hydraulically-operated “assisters” such as this aid lifting heavy weights, though most everything else is done by hand
2. It takes 200 man-hours to build a DB9 and 180 hours for a V8 Vantage
3. The aluminum tub is bonded together for strength and lightness
4. The only robot in the plant, that applies the adhesive onto the aluminum tub
5. Nine layers of paint, all hand-applied, ensure a perfect finish
6. Interior color options are very broad. Note the different types of stitching
7. An Aston artisan crafting an interior. The facility is a very bright and airy place to work
8. All the bodywork is shielded during assembly. Perfection is a paramount concern

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