Aston Martin V12 Vantage, the most powerful production sports car in 95-year history of the brand made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2009. Based on the tremendous success of Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Vantage V12 offer a 6.0-liter V12 engine produces 510 hp (380 kW / hp 517) and 570 Nm (420 lb.-ft.) of torque with a top speed of 190 mph (mph 305 km / h) and 0-62 (000-100 kp / h) time of 4.2 seconds.
The latest incarnation of the family Vantage is designed to provide a unique character, appealing to different tastes, and the complement of drivers of other models of the current Aston Martin line-up.
The original concept, Aston Martin V12 Vantage was introduced to the guests at the opening of Aston Martin Design Studio in December 2007. Continuing Brand impressive record, the concepts can be through the production of Aston Martin's engineers have made Aston Martin V12 Vantage market an incredible 12 months.
Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez, said: "This is the ultimate interpretation of the effectiveness Vantage range, the combination of our most flexible with our most powerful engine is the final driver package, which offers spectacular performance to ensure a dynamic and exciting. the driving experience in everyday use.
"The Aston Martin V12 Vantage is unique, in contrast to our other cars. This will appeal to different people with different tastes, so more people benefit from the experience of Aston Martin.
"This framework also one of the core skills of Aston Martin - the ability to act quickly and to translate concepts and ideas into reality."
Designed to focus on the driver, who is part of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage is a source of pure driving pleasure in mind. To be eligible to race developed materials and components, and a lightweight carbon fiber, performance, agility, and is tuned to perfection.
Visually appealing, Aston Martin V12 Vantage expresses its performance potential thanks to its improved resolution creates an expansion of the aerodynamic equipment and optical cooling of the car, while maintaining traditional sub-Aston Martin design. Equally attractive in cosseting allows the driver to extract the maximum performance of the car while enjoying the usual levels of Aston Martin in the comfort on long journeys. High levels of power and torque available at all engine speeds to make the Aston Martin V12 Vantage responsive and accommodating in every driving situation.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage built a headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire joining DBS, DB9 and V8 Vantage model lines, which are built with state-of-the-art manufacturing facility combines a hi-tech production processes of craft Traditional hand. Production is limited to 1000 copies for the entire life cycle of a car, car driver the Aston Martin V12 Vantage truly luxurious.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage: Performance
Agility and exceptional performance on the basis of design for Aston Martin V12 Vantage to produce the most exciting incarnation of the Vantage model line to date. More powerful engine model Aston Martin combines with quicker to produce a truly exciting sports car.
The V12 power plant has been cleverly packaged in a compact Vantage, it retains its perfect proportions. While the external dimensions of the V8 Vantage remains unchanged, the home front structure were reviewed until the suspension towers to accommodate the bigger engine, brakes, cooling system, and twin air intake system .
The engine was designed for the Aston Martin's headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire, and is hand-built facility dedicated Motor Company in Cologne, Germany. To achieve power, the engine has a number of improvements over the standard 6.0-liter V12 found in a DB9. These include the "by-pass' engine air intake port opens 5500 rpm, a revised air intake system and re-profiled air inlet ports to improve the flow of air into the combustion chamber to improve performance.
The naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 producing hand-made 510 hp (380 kW / 517 hp) at 6500 rpm and 570 Nm (420 lb.-ft.) of torque gives the driver access to a high degree of power and of torque at all speeds. Unique to the Aston Martin V12 Vantage is a "sport" button that allows the driver to choose between two modes of transmission.
"Normal" default value provides a more progressive throttle response, more suited to everyday situations like driving in urban areas, heavy traffic or in difficult weather conditions. Selecting the sport provides a clear response acceleration with a sports exhaust note. This mode is designed for use in the most crisp driving dynamics, where answers are required to get the most out of the car.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Aston Martin advantages of first class, all-alloy VH (Vertical Horizontal) platform that provides lightweight related outstanding benefits strength, stiffness and weight.
Although the V12 weighs 100 kg more than the standard car engine, the intelligent use of lightweight materials and components, including carbon-ceramic brakes, lighter wheels forged aluminum, lightweight inner quarter panels of rear seats and optional light resulted in the total curb weight is only 50 kg more than his brother V8. The distribution of subsequent weight provides a balance that is almost perfect (51:49).
Available exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox, the gearbox uses the transaxle mount weight distribution. Aston Martin V12 Vantage final report was changed from 3.909:1 is 3.71:1. This allows the Vantage to take full advantage of high torque motor will provide the flexibility and low-speed, high top speed is 190 mph.
For a car racing pedigree, the Aston Martin Vantage V12 surprise with its every day ease of use. With a luggage capacity of 300 liters and a traditional tailgate, along with ample storage space behind the seats, excursions and trips away are easy. Gear changes are light and accurate requiring minimal driver effort and a final longer extract the most power and torque available to improve handling. The chassis provides comfort on long journeys and communication thrilling driving aggressive response.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage: control
Aston Martin is the only automaker to offer a sports car race for each class GT. The DBR9 has had year after year success around the world in the GT1 class, including class wins at Le Mans for two consecutive years in a row. Teams of customers to consistently achieve the podium with DBRS9 in GT3, while 2008 was a year of testing and development for the recently released Vantage GT2. The Vantage N24 GT4 achieved class wins across Europe since its launch in 2006. Common to both road and racing cars are VH platform architecture, which Aston Martin V12 Vantage is based. Composed of extruded aluminum alloy pressed and molded, held together with glue aerospace-grade, the backbone of the car works in conjunction with the powertrain and suspension to create an exceptional driving experience responsiveness.
The latest incarnation of the family Vantage is designed to provide a unique character, appealing to different tastes, and the complement of drivers of other models of the current Aston Martin line-up.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage |
Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez, said: "This is the ultimate interpretation of the effectiveness Vantage range, the combination of our most flexible with our most powerful engine is the final driver package, which offers spectacular performance to ensure a dynamic and exciting. the driving experience in everyday use.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage |
"This framework also one of the core skills of Aston Martin - the ability to act quickly and to translate concepts and ideas into reality."
Designed to focus on the driver, who is part of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage is a source of pure driving pleasure in mind. To be eligible to race developed materials and components, and a lightweight carbon fiber, performance, agility, and is tuned to perfection.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage |
Aston Martin V12 Vantage built a headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire joining DBS, DB9 and V8 Vantage model lines, which are built with state-of-the-art manufacturing facility combines a hi-tech production processes of craft Traditional hand. Production is limited to 1000 copies for the entire life cycle of a car, car driver the Aston Martin V12 Vantage truly luxurious.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage: Performance
Agility and exceptional performance on the basis of design for Aston Martin V12 Vantage to produce the most exciting incarnation of the Vantage model line to date. More powerful engine model Aston Martin combines with quicker to produce a truly exciting sports car.
The V12 power plant has been cleverly packaged in a compact Vantage, it retains its perfect proportions. While the external dimensions of the V8 Vantage remains unchanged, the home front structure were reviewed until the suspension towers to accommodate the bigger engine, brakes, cooling system, and twin air intake system .
The engine was designed for the Aston Martin's headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire, and is hand-built facility dedicated Motor Company in Cologne, Germany. To achieve power, the engine has a number of improvements over the standard 6.0-liter V12 found in a DB9. These include the "by-pass' engine air intake port opens 5500 rpm, a revised air intake system and re-profiled air inlet ports to improve the flow of air into the combustion chamber to improve performance.
The naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 producing hand-made 510 hp (380 kW / 517 hp) at 6500 rpm and 570 Nm (420 lb.-ft.) of torque gives the driver access to a high degree of power and of torque at all speeds. Unique to the Aston Martin V12 Vantage is a "sport" button that allows the driver to choose between two modes of transmission.
"Normal" default value provides a more progressive throttle response, more suited to everyday situations like driving in urban areas, heavy traffic or in difficult weather conditions. Selecting the sport provides a clear response acceleration with a sports exhaust note. This mode is designed for use in the most crisp driving dynamics, where answers are required to get the most out of the car.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Aston Martin advantages of first class, all-alloy VH (Vertical Horizontal) platform that provides lightweight related outstanding benefits strength, stiffness and weight.
Although the V12 weighs 100 kg more than the standard car engine, the intelligent use of lightweight materials and components, including carbon-ceramic brakes, lighter wheels forged aluminum, lightweight inner quarter panels of rear seats and optional light resulted in the total curb weight is only 50 kg more than his brother V8. The distribution of subsequent weight provides a balance that is almost perfect (51:49).
Available exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox, the gearbox uses the transaxle mount weight distribution. Aston Martin V12 Vantage final report was changed from 3.909:1 is 3.71:1. This allows the Vantage to take full advantage of high torque motor will provide the flexibility and low-speed, high top speed is 190 mph.
For a car racing pedigree, the Aston Martin Vantage V12 surprise with its every day ease of use. With a luggage capacity of 300 liters and a traditional tailgate, along with ample storage space behind the seats, excursions and trips away are easy. Gear changes are light and accurate requiring minimal driver effort and a final longer extract the most power and torque available to improve handling. The chassis provides comfort on long journeys and communication thrilling driving aggressive response.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage: control
Aston Martin is the only automaker to offer a sports car race for each class GT. The DBR9 has had year after year success around the world in the GT1 class, including class wins at Le Mans for two consecutive years in a row. Teams of customers to consistently achieve the podium with DBRS9 in GT3, while 2008 was a year of testing and development for the recently released Vantage GT2. The Vantage N24 GT4 achieved class wins across Europe since its launch in 2006. Common to both road and racing cars are VH platform architecture, which Aston Martin V12 Vantage is based. Composed of extruded aluminum alloy pressed and molded, held together with glue aerospace-grade, the backbone of the car works in conjunction with the powertrain and suspension to create an exceptional driving experience responsiveness.