ASTON MARTIN V12 VANTAGE (2010) - WELLY / NEX

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage (2010).

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Aston Martin Vantage (2005)

 

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

"The Aston Martin Vantage is series of hand-built sports cars from the British manufacturer Aston Martin.

Aston Martin has previously used the "Vantage" name on high-performance variants of their existing GT models, notably on the Virage-based car of the 1990s.

The modern car, in contrast, is the leanest and most agile car in Aston's lineup. As such, it is intended as a more focused model to reach out to potential buyers of cars such as the Porsche 911 as well as the exotic sports and GT cars with which Aston Martins traditionally compete."

 

"Following the unveiling of the AMV8 Vantage concept car in 2003 at the North American International Auto Show, the production V8 Vantage was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 for the 2006 model year.

The two seat, two -door coupé had a bonded aluminium structure for strength and lightness. The 172.5 inch (4.38 m) long coupé featured a hatchback-style tailgate for practicality, with a large luggage shelf behind the seats. In addition to the coupé, a convertible, known as the V8 Vantage Roadster, is available."

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Current Variants

 

"These are the current versions of the Aston Martin Vantage

 

V8 Vantage Coupe

V8 Vantage Roadster

V8 Vantage S Coupe

V8 Vantage S Roadster

V8 Vantage N430 Coupe (RoW only)

V8 Vantage N430 Roadster (RoW only)

V8 Vantage GT Coupe (USA Only)

V8 Vantage GT Roadster (USA only)

V12 Vantage Coupe (discontinued)

V12 Vantage S Coupe

V12 Vantage Roadster (RoW only)

V12 Vantage S Roadster

V12 Vantage GT3 Special Edition

Vantage GT12

Vantage GT8

 

RoW= Rest of World"

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V12 Vantage

 

"On 11 December 2007, as part of Aston Martin's opening of their own design studio, the company unveiled a concept based on the V8 Vantage.

The car, known as the V12 Vantage RS, featured the V12 engine from the DBS and produced 510 hp (380 kW). The power along with the weight of 3,704 pounds (1,680 kg) allows the car to reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.1 seconds and achieve a top speed of 190 mph (310 km/h).

 

Other additions include a new rear diffuser, a rear-wing which can be raised or lowered, and carbon-ceramic brakes. The bootlid and vented bonnet are also made from carbon fibre to help decrease the car's weight.

In early 2008, Aston Martin's CEO confirmed production for V12 Vantage RS for mid-2009.

 

Development prototypes of the V12 Vantage RS appeared in April 2008 before Aston Martin unveiled the official V12 Vantage in 2009.

 

On the finale of the 13th series of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson drove the car simply saying that "It's wonderful, wonderful, wonderful".

 

The V12 Vantage has been confirmed for United States market. Dr. Urlich Bez has personally confirmed that USA homologation is underway. This is in response to the decision of expanding the production run beyond 1,000 units. According to the automaker, some subtle changes were necessary to the structure of the car in order for it to meet North and South American regulations.

In addition to these enhancements, Aston has also announced that it will be adding a new Carbon Black version of the V12 Vantage exclusively for the American market.

 

The V12 Vantage is a drivable vehicle on the video game's Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. It is available in both factory form and as a police version with full police livery. The Carbon Black edition is available in Test Drive Unlimited 2 as a special pre-order or DLC car along with the standard model. It also featured in Gran Turismo 5 via the Car Pack 3 DLC.

 

On 24 August 2011, Aston Martin announced that they are developing a GT3 version of the V12 Vantage, to replace the Aston Martin DBRS9. The race car is expected to be delivered by early 2012."

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Aston Martin V12 Vantage

 

Manufacturer

Aston Martin Lagonda Limited

 

Production

2005–present

 

Assembly

Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

 

Designer

Henrik Fisker

 

Class

Grand tourer (S)

 

Body style

2-door coupé

2-door roadster

 

Layout

FR layout

 

Platform

VH Platform

 

Related

Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin V12 Zagato

Aston Martin DB10

 

Engine

4.3 L AJ V8

4.7 L AJ V8

5.9 L AM28 V12

 

Transmission

6-speed Manual

6-speed Sportshift semi-automatic

7-speed automated manual

7-speed manual (2017 V12 Vantage S)

 

Dimensions

Wheelbase

2006–07 & 2010 – present: 102.4 in (2,601 mm)

2008–2010: 102.5 in (2,604 mm)

Length

172.5 in (4,382 mm)

2011 – present V12: 172.6 in (4,384 mm)

Width

73.5 in (1,867 mm)

2011 – present V12: 73.4 in (1,864 mm)

Height

2006–07: 49.4 in (1,255 mm)

Roadster: 2006–07: 50.0 in (1,270 mm)

2008–2010: 49.5 in (1,257 mm)

2011 – present V8: 49.6 in (1,260 mm)

2011 – present V8: 49.2 in (1,250 mm)

Kerb weight

1,548 kg (3,413 lb)

1,695 kg (3,737 lb) (V12 Vantage)

1,671 kg (3,684 lb) (V12 Vantage S)

 

Predecessor

Aston Martin Vantage

 

 

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_Vantage_(2005)

 

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