2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster Review

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster a special edition based on the motor sport, brings a new dimension of athletic ability and dynamic capacity of the range V8 Vantage.

Followed by special V8 Vantage N400 2007 Vantage N420 is based on the standard 4.7-liter, 420bhp, 180 mph V8 Vantage, and is available in coupe or roadster, and a six-speed manual transmission or optional Sportshift automated manual.

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage receives inspiration from the experience of the business Nurburgring 24 hour race. In 2006, the operation of the annual endurance classic at the Nürburgring in a field of qualified majority Motorsport cars entered Aston Martin, a near standard V8 Vantage road registered. Driven by a team of employees, including Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez, V8 Vantage - called the "Rose" team - finished fourth in class and 24 collected from a field of over 200 race cars specialized.

Since then, Aston Martin has returned every year to compete in this grueling endurance race, scoring victories and podiums in a string class with the information recorded in the V8 and V12 benefits and, more recently, a new four-door Rapide. Not only is this race a success generated a thriving V8 Vantage Aston Martin Racing GT4 customer care, but the lessons learned from the race at the Nurburgring has led to an aerodynamic performance and other developments fed back to traffic Aston Martin.

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster

Generous standard equipment and some unique options to ensure a special Aston Martin V8 Vantage is both stylish and distinctive, but also offers a weight saving of 27 kg - achieved through the application of carbon fiber - more than the standard V8 Vantage .

Outside, more thresholds combine perfectly with a carbon fiber splitter, side strakes and broadcaster, while the bold 10-spoke diamond has alloy wheels with glossy black finish, black mesh vents and finishing 'graphitic exhaust complete the coordinated look.

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster

Inside the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Iridium offers a set of internal instruments with graphite leather or Alcantara ® wheel, sill plates N420 special lightweight carbon fiber seats, stitched "Race Track" as the V12 Vantage. Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control and parking distance control are also standard.

Cementing the identification of the V8 Vantage Aston Martin V8 Vantage as a special edition suitable for the most demanding drivers and enthusiasts, which is equipped with the optional sport package normally. This package combines revised sources, shocks and stabilizer bars for more agile handling and dynamic while maintaining the V8 Vantage is the ability to balance remotely famous and long-term equilibrium. Finally, a new sport exhaust system provides a suitably catchy sound track.

Another distinctive feature is the availability of a new set of paint schemes "Race Collection option Aston Martin. Matching body-colored bold contrasting shades of inheritance can not track and grille surround, they celebrate the race of the brand. All the company's success is celebrated runners Vantage N24 with "Rose" yellow green "Kermit" and "Elwood" blue throughout the collection with the traditional Aston Martin Racing Green. White and black car is shown in the attached tables, is also striking livery "Asian Cup".

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Prices start at £ 96 995.