The Aston Martin Vantage range continues to evolve with a comprehensive array of improvements to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage aimed at enhancing the dynamic feel, style and competitive pricing of the marque's entry-level sports car. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage also comes with tyres that are 10mm wider than the outgoing model.
Aston Martin’s entry-level V8 Vantage and its Roadster sibling have been updated for the latest model year, bringing with them fresh new styling, more power, and a host of additional features.
The latest updates to the base V8 Vantage are the most comprehensive since 2008.
Further enhancements center on the V8 Vantage’s chassis, which also gets a few items from the Vantage S. Quicker steering, bigger brakes and wider tires have all been fitted to further enhance the V8 Vantage’s dynamics.
The V8 Vantage also comes with tires that are 10 mm wider than the outgoing model.
The standard six-speed manual transmission remains, but the optional six-speed Sportshift automated manual transmission has now been replaced with a seven-speed Sportshift II.
Aston Martin has released an interesting piece about the company’s relationship with Zagato – a collaboration that goes back 50 years creating some of the most extraordinary collectible sports cars.
“All the Aston Martins designed by Zagato were created in a very limited series,” Aston Martin said in a statement. Check out more news on the Aston Martin V12 Zagato.
The 2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.
Hit the jump to see a list of Aston and Zagato collaborations.
DB4 GT Zagato (1960). V8 Vantage Zagato (1985), V8 Volante Zagato (1986). Both models were designed and produced by Zagato in the historical factory in Milano.
DB7 V12 Zagato (2002), DB-AR1 (2003). Zagato designed, engineered and manufactured in Italy 99 body-in-whites of each model, whereas assembly and trimming were made by Aston Martin directly in England.
V12 Zagato (2011). As well as for the DB7 Zagato and DB-AR1, the assembly and trimming are entrusted to the Aston Martin staff in Gaydon.
To reflect its enhanced performance the Aston Martin V8 Vantage has received a number of styling changes inspired by the Vantage S and N400 limited edition. Racing is in Aston Martin's DNA and the Vantage is at the forefront of Aston Martin's motorsport activity.
The Vantage first went racing in 2006, when Aston Martin's CEO Dr Ulrich Bez and members of the company's engineering department took a near-standard Aston Martin V8 Vantage to the gruelling Nürburgring 24 hour race. For 2012 Aston Martin Racing is stepping up a gear with the new V12 Vantage focused race car.
Combining iconic styling, thrilling performance, true craftsmanship and exclusivity the revitalised Vantage range boasts unprecedented breadth and appeal. The revised Aston Martin V8 Vantage together with the rest of the range is available to order now from Aston Martin's global dealer network.
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