Broken Dreams: Aston Martin Bulldog. Ambition Fulfilled
22 March 2025 3 min read 4 images
Photo credit: BMW Group Classic, Classic Motor Cars Limited, Villa d’Este
Naming a car designed to break a speed record Bulldog is an odd choice, considering bulldogs are clumsy and slow. In the late 1970s, Aston Martin, struggling through a difficult period, decided to make a bold move: to exceed the top speed of its direct competitors—the Ferrari 512BB and Lamborghini Countach — by breaking the 200 mph (322 km/h) barrier.
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