Prodrive has launched a range of parts for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, which improves the car’s performance and enhances its driving dynamics. The range includes: a performance pack for the engine; new driver-adjustable suspension; unique forged wheels; and a discreet aero package.
Prodrive has tuned the 4.3 litre V8 engine to raise peak power from 283 kW (380 bhp) to 317 kW (425 bhp), as well as increasing peak torque from 410 Nm (302 lbft) to 440 Nm (325 lbft). This reduces the (...)
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An Aston Martin is a beautiful and powerful car by no doubts, but Loder1899 decided to make the car looking even more sportier by adding a new high-end titanium suspension system (the package -for the front and rear axles - it is priced at $12000).
Also when the engine revs to 4000rpm a special valve opens allowing a better breathing for the V8 and the result is an even more strident exhaust note and an increase of horsepower (from 385 to 405-hp).
The 405 hp at 7000 rpm and the peak (...)
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Aston Martin will unveil one of the most eagerly anticipated convertibles of the year when the V8 Vantage Roadster is revealed at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday 29th November. Aston Martin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said: "The V8 Vantage Roadster is a pure sports car, a car that heightens the senses and provides a dynamically thrilling driving experience.
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Prodrive in planing a few performance upgrades for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, starting from spoilers to power upgrades.
Prodrive will upgrade the power up to more than 400 hp, up from 380 hp, and a seful increase in engine torque, complete with a more free-revving nature and a throaty exhaust note.
Aerodynamic changes are limited to a small front lip and rear spoiler/diffuser that Prodrive reckons dramatically reduce front and rear end lift, to the benefit of the car’s handling. (...)
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At the end of november, Aston Martin will unveil a two-seater version for the V8 Vantage at Los Angeles auto show. The two-seater will be called Roadster and not Volante as the typical soft-top Astons. Priced at arround $170.000 the new Roadster is expected to go on sale in spring 2007.
The two-seater will be powered by a 4.2-litre V8 engine (the same as the coupe version) with a maximum output of 380 hp. The rear-end of the Roadster it’s a handsome rump, flowing into a lip spoiler just (...)
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At the 2006 Paris Motor Show Aston Martin debuts a new automated manual transmission option for the V8 Vantage – Sportshift.
Sportshift adds electro-hydraulic control to the existing Vantage 6-speed manual gearbox to offer improved shift times and replaces the conventional manual gear lever with push button controls on the centre console to select ‘Auto Drive’, ‘Reverse’ or ‘Neutral’.
Manual gear changes are selected in Paddle Shift Mode - the new (...)
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Surprise, surprise... it is now confirmed that Aston Martin will not only debut the V8 Vantage Convertible at Los Angeles Auto Show, but also the roadster version of this model.
The Roadster version is going to be powered by a V8 engine with a maximum output of 380 hp; it will also feature a six-speed manual transmission.
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster will go on sale in early summer 2007 at a price of $130000 (...)
According to Auto Express, Aston Martin will unveil a sequential tranmission for the V8 Vantage at the Paris Motor Show. Featuring wheel-paddles for easy access and comfort the new gear-box will also offer a fully automatic mode.
"It will take the wraps off an automated manual box at the expo, and the set-up is expected to boast steering wheel paddles, as seen on the larger Vanquish. (...)
The 2008 V8 Vantage Volante was caught undesguised at a gas station in Germany. It won’t be a such a big surprise if we’ll see the new Volante roadster at paris Motor Show at the end of this month.
The price for the new Volante will be around $130000-$135000. It will will be powered by the same 380hp 4.3-liter V8 as the coupe version.
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