The Aston Martin Vantage range comes of age with the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage S characterised by a host of new driver-focussed features all designed to push the honed dynamics of the standard Vantage to a new benchmark level. Aston Martin's own 4.7 litre V8 engine has been engineered to deliver peak power of 430 bhp (436 PS / 321 kW) at 7300 rpm and torque of 490 Nm (361 lb.ft) at 5000 rpm and is coupled with a new ground-up developed Sportshift™ II transmission specifically designed for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S with seven short ratio gears to deliver the most engaging and intense driver involvement. "The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S epitomises every attribute of the V8 Vantage and pushes the driver experience beyond what we have offered before," says Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin, "It combines dynamic exhilaration with all the charming finesse, beauty and practicality already associated with the Vantage range." Dynamic revisions are central to the Vantage S, with a quickene
complete story |
Nestled in a secluded valley in the south of Spain is the Ascari Race Resort. Celebrated as one of the world's most beautiful tracks, the private 3.2-mile ribbon of perfectly smooth blacktop challenges drivers with 26 corners, 10-degree climbs and 18-degree banks as it weaves through the mature oak trees that dot the landscape. Named after Alberto Ascari, the first double world Formula 1 champion, the well-manicured decade-old venue is the type of circuit enthusiasts fantasize about.2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S - Back Side
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S - Front Side
complete story |
Posted on 3 March, 2011 by bestcarreviews.Tags: Shmee150, Shmee, Aston, Martin, V8, Vantage, V8V, Coupe, gtspirit.com, gtspirit, Geneva, Motor, Show Aston Martin's new V8 Vantage S Coupe featuring some technological improvements as well as visual over the previous 4.7 version, released at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show as filmed by Shmee150 in association with www.gtspirit.com The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine which has an output of 436hp, an improvement of 16hp compared to the standard V8 Vantage. This car was developed to bridge the gap between the V8 Vantage and the more powerful V12 Vantage RS, a gap that was clearly illustrated by Top Gear USA earlier. The torque is improved from 470Nm to 490Nm and the top speed is 305km For more information and photos visit: www.gtspirit.com Camera: Shot on a Sony CX520 in FullHD and uploaded in 1080p Location: Geneva Palexpo, Switzerland Don't forget to check out my blog at www.shmee150.co.uk - videos of all things cars and like Shmee150 on Facebook at www.facebook.com to get the latest updates straight to your feed! All feedback on my videos is appreciated! Thank
complete story |
2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Wallpaper
Aston Martin is expanding their V8 Vantage lineup with the addition of the S version, which is model featuring ‘enhanced dynamics’.
Support by 4.7 litre V8 engine has been engineered to deliver peak power of 430 bhp (436 PS / 321 kW) at 7300 rpm and torque of 490 Nm (361 lb.ft) at 5000 rpm and is coupled with a new ground-up developed Sportshift™ II transmission specifically designed for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S with seven short ratio gears to deliver the most engaging and intense driver involvement.
At the core of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is the new seven speed Sportshift™ II automated manual transmission, offered as standard and delivers exceedingly rapid gear changes, twenty per cent quicker than Sportshift™.
<
complete story |
http://www.v8tvshow.com - This is one of the cleanest 2nd generation Firebirds we've ever seen, and the best part is that it is driven hard and performs as well. The body features dozens of subtle modifications, the interior is all custom, the suspension is Detroit Speed, and the power comes from a 575 HP Mast Motorsports L99.
Detail in Video:
complete story |
Aston Martin has unveiled a new motorsport-inspired special edition; the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 which brings a new dimension of sporting prowess and dynamic ability to the V8 Vantage range. Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 prices start from £96,995.
Successor to the special edition Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 of 2007, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 is based upon the standard 4.7-litre, 420bhp, 180mph V8 Vantage and is available as a Coupe or Roadster, and with a six-speed manual or optional Sportshift automated manual transmission.
The Aston Martin v8 Vantage N420 draws inspiration from the company’s experiences at the Nürburgring 24-hour race. In the 2006 running of the annual Nürburgring endurance classic amongst a field of mostly motorsport homologated cars, Aston Martin entere
complete story |