Gaydon, Warwickshire August 2nd, 2011: Aston Martin entered two new Cygnets into the fifth annual Bridgestone Eco-Rally held on Sunday 31st July In the marque’s debut appearance at the event the Cygnets cemented their place as the ultimate city cars, a tailor-fit solution for urban driving.
The Bridgestone Eco-Rally allowed spectators and enthusiasts alike a chance to see the Cygnets as they passed from the heart of Oxford to central London. Each year the rally showcases the world’s best eco-friendly vehicles in association with ‘Start’, an initiative inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales to celebrate eco-friendly living.
Handcrafted for the city with the highest quality materials and attention to detail, Cygnet is bespoke, exclusive, and offers a degree of choice not previously available in a small package, coupled with carbon emissions of just 116 g/km and fuel economy of 56.5 mpg.
One of the Cygnets that entered the event was dressed in Seychelles Blue, the paint colour of the Aston Martin DB6 Mark II Volante recently driven by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their wedding day. Aside from the two formal entries, a third Cygnet supported the event in eye-catching ‘Flouro Orange’, the hallmark of London-based designer Tom Dixon.
Driven by Aston Martin Racing regular, Darren Turner and David King, Aston Martin’s Director of Special Projects and Motorsport, the two entered Cygnets travelled the extended route from Exeter College, Oxford to The Mall, London.
“I have been a fan of Cygnet from the start. It’s a great city car, easy to manoeuvre and park and a lot of fun to drive” Darren said before the event.
David King was just as impressed with the new city car. “To drive Cygnet in a busy city is to experience a car ideally suited to its environment. Cygnet is tiny, with impressively low emissions but with all the style and craftsmanship of the finest luxury cars.”
The event culminated with a showcase event in the gardens of Clarence House, hosted by Start, displaying ideas and exhibits on sustainable living.