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Auston Martin V8 Vantage
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Overview
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a supreme example of modern automotive design, a hand-crafted sports car that offers exceptional performance, outstanding agility and everyday usability.
At the heart of every great sports car is a great engine, and the V8 Vantage Coupe and Roadster are powered by Aston Martin's 313 kW (420 bhp) 4.7-litre V8, developed for both flexibility and outright performance. The V8 also sounds spectacular and is capable of propelling the car to a maximum speed of 290 km/h (180 mph).
Performance
The V8 Vantage offers superb all-round performance and, like all Aston Martins, delivers some impressive statistics: 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds and a potential maximum speed of 290 km/h (180 mph).
Such figures do not tell the whole story, however, for the V8 Vantage represents the epitome of design and engineering excellence, most notably through the use of lightweight materials, excellent weight distribution, efficient aerodynamics and a truly remarkable engine. Aston Martin's 4.7-litre V8 is hand-assembled at the company's purpose-built engine facility in Cologne, Germany. A light, compact, all-alloy unit, it provides high performance, yet is responsive even at the lower end of the rev range. At 5750 rpm, the engine delivers maximum torque of 470 Nm (346 lb ft), 77 per cent of which is delivered at just 1500 rpm ? barely more than idle ? making the cars extremely tractable and great fun to drive. Push harder, and the V8 revs freely, delivering refined, exhilarating pace.
Design
The V8 Vantage is one of the world's most beautiful cars: elegant, yet with a controlled aggression; perfectly proportioned, with a low, purposeful stance; modern, yet incorporating classic Aston Martin design cues. A stunning example of design purity, the V8 Vantage is, above all, instantly recognisable as an Aston Martin.
The long, low bonnet line and two-seater cabin provide the perfect balance between beauty and sporting intent. The V8 Vantage sits low and close to the road, while the front and rear overhangs have been purposely minimised. The side profile forms a simple sweep, a curved line like a bow under tension, while the rear haunches are wide and muscular, like the flanks of a powerful animal.
From the outset, Aston Martin's engineers and designers focused on reducing size and weight, as well as optimising weight distribution, to maximise agility. At just 4380 mm (172.5 inches) long, not only is the V8 Vantage the smallest model in the Aston Martin range, but it also benefits from the inherent agility that accompanies compact design and excellent weight distribution.
Control
The V8 Vantage delivers superb, responsive handling. Aston Martin's unique all-alloy VH (Vertical Horizontal) architecture provides an excellent backbone, while the use of lightweight alloys, magnesium and advanced composites reduces body weight and creates class-leading rigidity.
The car's natural agility is also aided by a low polar moment of inertia and excellent weight distribution. Engineered to accommodate as much weight as possible within the wheelbase, the V8 Vantage has minimal front and rear overhangs. The engine is positioned well behind the front axle line, just ahead of the cabin, creating what is effectively a front mid-engined car. Dry sump lubrication enables the engine to sit lower in the car, dropping the centre of gravity and preventing cornering G-forces from restricting oil supply to the engine.
Specifications
Body
- Two seat, two door coupe or soft cover convertible top body style
- Bonded aluminium structure
- Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body
- Extruded aluminium door side impact beams
- High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam)
- Halogen projector headlamps (main beam)
- LED rear lamps
Engine
- All alloy quad overhead cam 32 valve 4735cc V8
- Front mid-mounted engine, rear wheel drive
- Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves.
- 420 bhp (313 kW / 426 PS)
- 470 Nm (346 lb.ft)
- 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds
- 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.9 seconds
- 180 mph Top Speed (290 km/h)
Transmission
- Rear mid-mounted six speed manual gearbox. Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft.
- Limited slip differential.
- Final Drive Ratio 3.909:1
Steering
- Rack and pinion, Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock-to-lock.
- Column tilt and reach adjustment
Wheels and Tires
- Front: 8.5J x 19" Bridgestone Potenza 235/40 ZR19
- RRear: 9.5J x 19" Bridgestone Potenza 275/35 ZR19
Suspension
- Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers
- Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti- squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers
Brakes
- Front: Ventilated and grooved steel discs, 355 mm diameter
- Rear: Ventilated and grooved steel discs, 330 mm diameter
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
- Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
- Traction Control
- Positive Torque Control
Interior
- Full grain leather interior
- Alcantara headlining
- Alloy facia trim and Graphite centre console finish
- Sports seats with 10-way electric adjustment
- Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags
- Side airbags (sports seats only)
- Heated rear screen
- Automatic temperature control
- Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays
- Trip computer
- Glass ECU
- LED map reading lights
- Rear parking sensors
- Powerfold exterior mirrors
- Tyre pressure monitoring*1
- Alarm and immobiliser
- Remote-control central door locking and boot release
- Battery disconnect switch
- Tracking device (Standard in the UK only)
In-Car Entertainment
- 160W Aston Martin audio system with six-CD autochanger
- Integrated Apple iPod*4 connector
- USB connectors with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility
Dimensions
- Length: 4380mm (172.5 in)
- Width: 1865mm (73.5 in) (excluding mirrors)
- 2025 mm (80 in) (including mirrors)
- Height (Coupe): 1255 mm (49.5 in)
- Height (Roadster): 1265 mm (50 in)
- Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.5 in)
- Front track: 1570 mm (62.0 in)
- Rear track: 1560 mm (61.5 in)
- Turning circle (kerb to kerb): 11.1m (36.5 ft)
- Boot capacity (Coupe): 300 litres (10.6 cu.ft)
- Boot capacity (Roadster): 144 litres (5.0 cu.ft)
- Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (17.6 UK Gal / 21.1 US Gal)
- Weight (Coupe): 1630 kg (3595 lb)
- Weight (Roadster): 1710 kg (3770 lb)
Performance
- Max speed: manual 307km/h (191mph)
- Max power: 380kW (510bhp/517 PS) @ 6500 rpm
- Acceleration: 0-100km/h (62mph) 4.3 seconds
- Max torque: 570 Nm (420 lb.ft) @ 5750 rpm
Options
- Sportshift*3 automated manual transmission
- 20 Spoke Alloy wheels with Diamond Turned Finish
- 20 Spoke Alloy wheels with Diamond Turned Finish and Graphite Finish
- 10 Spoke Forged Alloy wheels with Diamond Turned and Silver Finish
- Sports Pack with 5 Spoke Forged Alloy wheels with Diamond Turned and Silver Finish
- Sports Pack with 10 Spoke Forged Alloy wheels with Diamond Turned and Graphite Finish
- N400 Sill Design
- Magnum Silver bonnet and side strake meshes
- Clear Rear Lamps
- Auto dimming interior rear view mirror*1
- Auto dimming interior rear view mirror with garage door opener
- Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor)
- Memory seats and exterior mirrors (3 positions)
- Heated seats
- Perforated leather seat inserts
- Microspin Alloy Facia Trim
- Iridium Interior with Piano Black Facia Trim
- Piano Black facia trim
- Polished Alloy Tread Plates
- Personalised sill plaques
- Front parking sensors
- Tracking device*2
- First aid kit
- Smokers' pack
- Cruise control
- Bluetooth telephone preparation
- Battery conditioner
- Boot mounted umbrella
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system*1
- Satellite Radio system (USA only)
- 700W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with Dolby® Pro Logic II®
- 1000W Bang & Olufsen Beosound Audio System
*1 Not available in all markets. Please consult your dealer for details.
*2 Complies with UK Thatcham Category 5 requirements. Excludes subscription. Standard in UK
*3 Sportshift trademark is used under license from Prodrive (Holdings) Ltd
*4 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries