Aston Martin V12 Vantage...

AyAn! · 22nd February 2009, 13:28

The Aston MartinV12 Vantage has arrived. Evolving the styling and engineering exercise Aston unveiled in 2007 and set for debut at Geneva Motor Show, they claim the V12 Vantage is the most driver-focused car the automaker has ever produced.

Power is provided by a 6.0 liters V12 making 510 hp at 6500 rpm and 420 lb-ft of torque at 5750 rpm. The Vantage's new-found grunt is sent through a carbon fiber drive shafto a rear-mounted six-speed manual gearbox. The benefits of a transmission oil cooler and a new rear diffuser helps to cool the limited slip differential. Aston claims a 0-60 time of 4.1 seconds and top speed of 190 mph.

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage...-02040901astonmartinv12vantage.jpg

Independent double wishbone are mounted fore and aft, while six-piston calipers squeezing 398mm (15.67 inches) of carbon ceramic discs at the front and four piston units holding 360 mm (14.17 inches) ceramic rotors the rear. The front wheels measure 19x9 inches and 19x11 inches-rearing, each wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Corsa rubber sized 255/35 and 295/30, respectively.

Inside, carbon fiber is all over the place, though slight, seats, carbon Kevlar, threshold plates and personalized premium audio system are optional.

The V12 Vantage offers spring rates 80% stiffer at the front and 45% stiffer in the rear, allowing the coupe to hit up to 1.3 lateral g's. The V12 mill weighs nearly 200 pounds more than the V8, but after the Aston got done tweaking the Vantage, the overall increase was only 110 pounds. Pricing has not been announced but we hope that each of the 1000 Aston V12 plans to produce benefits for a princely sum.

torqueunlimited · 22nd February 2009, 21:46

I really didn't like the wheels! Otherwise a looker, as always..

@AyAn! Please post the link to the source of the news.

avishar · 22nd February 2009, 23:13

You can see where the Artega Gt took its styling from.

aniguchisan · 23rd February 2009, 00:48

Artega's a cross between a CGT, Vantage and a LP640 front skirting.

As for the V12 Vantage...the bonnet makes me lol.

abhinav.gupta88 · 23rd February 2009, 01:16

Forget the Artega, the Aston is a car worth dying for.
I just love Aston. IMO they make the most beautiful car.
Only if I had enough money.
a DB9 is the one which i would have gone for.

Aditya · 23rd February 2009, 08:30

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Only if I had enough money.
a DB9 is the one which i would have gone for.

Perfect. It's the definitive Aston Martin. IMO, it's the most beautiful car ever built. Enough power and pace for long distance touring and a great sound. Also, the best badge to boot - spells class and taste.
I was expecting more from the V12 Vantage. Considering the Vantage is supposed to be a hardcore performance car, 510bhp from a 6 litre V12 sounds just too little. That's the same as the 5L V8 in the Jag XFR or the V10 in the BMW M5 / M6. The 6.2L V8 in the Corvette ZR-1 makes 640bhp.

Ash_vtec · 23rd February 2009, 11:57

has the lines, but definitely not the most beautiful aston. fussy details, and not enough oomph from the engine.
also forgive the crass observation, but i feel that the rims, that 'm sure are of exquisite workmanship, look ALOT like a those LG/League wheels. Think i saw a ANHC with a similar design from aura.
ranked in order of beauty (in my opinion)
1. DB 5
2. DB 9
3. DBS ( yes i know its a db9 after a workout, but it looks way classier than this)

Jayabusa · 23rd February 2009, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by aniguchisan

Artega's a cross between a CGT, Vantage and a LP640 front skirting.

As for the V12 Vantage...the bonnet makes me lol.

Me too! So do those cheap looking alloys which are found on Indian hatches and entry-level sedans.

AyAn! · 23rd February 2009, 20:01

yeah....the alloys look like local Plati rims!!! lol..an in-yer-face souped up Vantage...

Nikhilb2008 · 24th February 2009, 13:39

The alloys ruin the looks. Otherwise, it looks fab. But I'm starting to get tired of the standard Aston MArtin designs now. EACH AND EVERY car looks exactly the same.

kbk_75 · 3rd July 2009, 21:33

This car is automotive sex. 'nuff said!

(I do agree, though, that 510 from that engine is a bit of a let down)

spawnofsatan · 3rd July 2009, 22:00

Great news on the V12, I woner if anyone in India will pick the V12 over the V8.

hillram · 3rd July 2009, 22:59

Aston Martin has anyday better class.Every car stands out and seeks admiration.
During my stay in UK,this was one car which turned every ones eyes.
One more distinction is the colour scheme,i havent seen any other colour except Silver in various variants.ofc PSP features a white Aston Convertible in the Test Drive game.

mustang89 · 3rd July 2009, 23:10

if there is one brand i have most difficulty in distinguishing their cars is the Aston Martin.I know they simply make stunning cars but atleast make them different. Or maybe i just dont have the nick.

McLaren Rulez · 3rd July 2009, 23:56

Wow! No wonder James Bond drives this.

22nd February 2009, 13:28	#1
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 873 Times	Aston Martin V12 Vantage... The Aston MartinV12 Vantage has arrived. Evolving the styling and engineering exercise Aston unveiled in 2007 and set for debut at Geneva Motor Show, they claim the V12 Vantage is the most driver-focused car the automaker has ever produced. Power is provided by a 6.0 liters V12 making 510 hp at 6500 rpm and 420 lb-ft of torque at 5750 rpm. The Vantage's new-found grunt is sent through a carbon fiber drive shafto a rear-mounted six-speed manual gearbox. The benefits of a transmission oil cooler and a new rear diffuser helps to cool the limited slip differential. Aston claims a 0-60 time of 4.1 seconds and top speed of 190 mph. Independent double wishbone are mounted fore and aft, while six-piston calipers squeezing 398mm (15.67 inches) of carbon ceramic discs at the front and four piston units holding 360 mm (14.17 inches) ceramic rotors the rear. The front wheels measure 19x9 inches and 19x11 inches-rearing, each wrapped in Pirelli P Zero Corsa rubber sized 255/35 and 295/30, respectively. Inside, carbon fiber is all over the place, though slight, seats, carbon Kevlar, threshold plates and personalized premium audio system are optional. The V12 Vantage offers spring rates 80% stiffer at the front and 45% stiffer in the rear, allowing the coupe to hit up to 1.3 lateral g's. The V12 mill weighs nearly 200 pounds more than the V8, but after the Aston got done tweaking the Vantage, the overall increase was only 110 pounds. Pricing has not been announced but we hope that each of the 1000 Aston V12 plans to produce benefits for a princely sum.
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22nd February 2009, 21:46	#2
torqueunlimited BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 321 Thanked: 19 Times	I really didn't like the wheels! Otherwise a looker, as always.. @AyAn! Please post the link to the source of the news.
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22nd February 2009, 23:13	#3
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,907 Thanked: 4,237 Times	You can see where the Artega Gt took its styling from. Attached Thumbnails
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23rd February 2009, 00:48	#4
aniguchisan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Artega's a cross between a CGT, Vantage and a LP640 front skirting. As for the V12 Vantage...the bonnet makes me lol.
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23rd February 2009, 01:16	#5
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,090 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	Forget the Artega, the Aston is a car worth dying for. I just love Aston. IMO they make the most beautiful car. Only if I had enough money. a DB9 is the one which i would have gone for.
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23rd February 2009, 11:57	#7
Ash_vtec BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 384 Thanked: 368 Times	has the lines, but definitely not the most beautiful aston. fussy details, and not enough oomph from the engine. also forgive the crass observation, but i feel that the rims, that 'm sure are of exquisite workmanship, look ALOT like a those LG/League wheels. Think i saw a ANHC with a similar design from aura. ranked in order of beauty (in my opinion) 1. DB 5 2. DB 9 3. DBS ( yes i know its a db9 after a workout, but it looks way classier than this)
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23rd February 2009, 20:01	#9
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 873 Times	yeah....the alloys look like local Plati rims!!! lol..an in-yer-face souped up Vantage...
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24th February 2009, 13:39	#10
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,194 Thanked: 10,178 Times	The alloys ruin the looks. Otherwise, it looks fab. But I'm starting to get tired of the standard Aston MArtin designs now. EACH AND EVERY car looks exactly the same.
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3rd July 2009, 21:33	#11
kbk_75 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,230 Thanked: 389 Times	This car is automotive sex. 'nuff said! (I do agree, though, that 510 from that engine is a bit of a let down)
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3rd July 2009, 22:00	#12
spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Great news on the V12, I woner if anyone in India will pick the V12 over the V8.
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3rd July 2009, 22:59	#13
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,941 Thanked: 1,329 Times View My Garage	Aston Martin has anyday better class.Every car stands out and seeks admiration. During my stay in UK,this was one car which turned every ones eyes. One more distinction is the colour scheme,i havent seen any other colour except Silver in various variants.ofc PSP features a white Aston Convertible in the Test Drive game.
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3rd July 2009, 23:10	#14
mustang89 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new delhi Posts: 348 Thanked: 0 Times	if there is one brand i have most difficulty in distinguishing their cars is the Aston Martin.I know they simply make stunning cars but atleast make them different. Or maybe i just dont have the nick.
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3rd July 2009, 23:56	#15
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,465 Thanked: 5,537 Times	Wow! No wonder James Bond drives this.
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