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Aston Martin Lifts the Top on New V12 Vantage Roadster with 510hp
Some three years after the introduction of the V12 Vantage Coupe in 2009, Aston Martin has presented a roofless version of its sports car that joins the lesser Vantage and Vantage S V8 models. There are no surprises under the hood with the range-topping Vantage Roadster using Aston Martin’s naturally aspirated 5.9-litre V12 engine that generates 510hp (517PS) at 6,500 rpm and 570 Nm (420 lb-ft) of maximum torque at 5,750 rpm.
Coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox that directs power to the rear wheels, the V12 Vantage Roadster hits 100km/h (62mph) in 4.5 seconds, which makes it 0.3 seconds slower than the coupe. It's top speed, however, is the same at 305km/h (190mph).
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Aston Martin Vantage V8 Mildly Updated For 2012 With Bits And Pieces From The Vantage S
The time has come for Aston Martin to unveil the subtly facelifted Vantage V8 in what is being described by the British sports car maker as "the most comprehensive programme of enhancements since 2008". However, what Aston Martin is really...
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Aston Martin Launches New V8 Vantage S With 430hp And 7-speed Transmission
Aston Martin has announced a new addition to its Vantage family in the form of the more driver-focused V8 Vantage S, which is available in both coupe and roadster body styles. The new S models borrow certain styling cues from the V12 Vantage and also...
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Aston Martin Launches Performance Upgrades For 4.3 V8 Vantage
Following the introduction of the new Aston Martin 4.7 V8 Vantage this summer, Aston Martin is now offering owners of the previous 4.3-liter V8 Vantage the choice of a retrospective-fit power enhancement along with a new Sports Pack option. Available...
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Aston Martin: Vantage Gt2 Race Car Revealed
Aston Martin Racing has revealed the first impressions of its new Vantage GT2 racing car that is based on the Aston Martin Vantage V8 road car. For the first time, Aston Martin Racing is designing this car to run on either standard race fuel or E85 bio-ethanol...
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Aston Martin Vantage V12 Screenshots Throw Perception To The Wind
Around four-feet high and six feet wide, the Aston Martin Vantage V8's proportions are clearly sporting. In V12 form, the hood gills, spectacular wheels, and slightly lowered ride height add to the Vantage's aura. Check out the pictures; each...
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