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Aston Martin releases new high-res shots of V12 Vantage in action

 
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2010 aston martin v12 vantage 002

The new photos reveal just about every angle, plus four of the available colors and close-up detail shots

The new photos reveal just about every angle, plus four of the available colors and close-up detail shots

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Aggressive carbon fiber louvres, a bold engine note and the sheer speed of the thing are all that's needed to distinguish the Aston Martin V12 Vantage from its V8 sister. These latest high-res photos help capture all that's changed, and all that's stayed the same, adding to the photos previously released with more detail and action shots.

Output of the svelte 6.0L V12 is rated at to 510hp (380kW) and 420lb-ft (570Nm) of torque. This is enough to propel the car from 0-100km/h in just 4.2 seconds – 0.1 seconds quicker than the DBS – and allow it to reach a top speed of 305km/h. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a six speed manual gearbox.

Designed for the focused driver, numerous components from the standard V8 Vantage were either replaced or enhanced for application in the V12 model. For example, engineers have added a new limited slip differential, a final drive ratio of 3.71:1, and an alloy torque tube with a lightweight carbon-fiber propeller shaft.

Engine airflow is improved by an intake bypass that opens up at 5,500rpm, along with a revised induction system and re-profiled inlet ports. The shark-fin hood vents also help get heat from the high-strung powerplant out of the engine bay.

The V12 unit is 220lb (100kg) heavier than the V8, but thanks to all the weight saving measures the car’s curb weight has only increased by 110lb (50kg) and checks in at 3,700lb (1,680kg).

For full details on the V12 Vantage, check out our release story here.
2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

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Comments (3)

  1. ma_gazzed avatar gazzed Posted: 7/10/2009 12:19pm PDT

    Still the most beautiful Aston Martin ever designed.
     
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  2. ma_azlan avatar azlan Posted: 7/11/2009 1:27am PDT

    i just think those wheels dont do it justice.... still id buy one =D
     
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  3. By  xbox 360 headset Posted: 12/31/2009 10:56pm PST

    Sure but they had to do it. Go read any of the articles on the concept from last year. The choices are a) that hood, the v12, and aston's most awesome creation ever or b) no Vantage V12.
     
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