Aston Martin V12 Vantage, the most powerful production car's sporty brand 95 years of history, made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2009. Based on the highly successful Aston Martin V8 Vantage, the V12 Vantage feature 6.0-liter V12, 510 hp (380 kW / 517 hp) and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque and top speed is 190 mph (305 km / h) and 0 -62 mph (000-100 kp / h) time of 4.2 seconds.
The latest incarnation of the family Vantage is designed to provide a unique, appealing to different tastes and driving other models complement the current range of Aston Martin.
The original concept, Aston Martin V12 Vantage was introduced to the guests at the opening of Aston Martin Design Studio in December 2007. Continuing Brand impressive record, the concepts can be through the production of Aston Martin's engineers have made Aston Martin V12 Vantage market an incredible 12 months.
Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez, said: "This is the ultimate interpretation of the Vantage range performance, which combines our most agile with our most powerful engine, it is the drive assembly Finally, offering spectacular performance to ensure a dynamic exciting. everyday driving experience useful.
"The Aston Martin V12 Vantage is unique, the difference in our other cars. This will appeal to different people with different tastes, allowing more people to benefit from the experience of Aston Martin.
"It also shows one of the main advantages of Aston Martin -. The ability to act quickly and transform concepts and ideas into reality"
Designed for the driver focused, each component of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage has been enhanced with the spirit of pure driving pleasure. They benefit from race-developed materials and components, and lightweight carbon fiber, performance and agility were set perfectly.
The latest incarnation of the family Vantage is designed to provide a unique, appealing to different tastes and driving other models complement the current range of Aston Martin.
The original concept, Aston Martin V12 Vantage was introduced to the guests at the opening of Aston Martin Design Studio in December 2007. Continuing Brand impressive record, the concepts can be through the production of Aston Martin's engineers have made Aston Martin V12 Vantage market an incredible 12 months.
Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez, said: "This is the ultimate interpretation of the Vantage range performance, which combines our most agile with our most powerful engine, it is the drive assembly Finally, offering spectacular performance to ensure a dynamic exciting. everyday driving experience useful.
"The Aston Martin V12 Vantage is unique, the difference in our other cars. This will appeal to different people with different tastes, allowing more people to benefit from the experience of Aston Martin.
"It also shows one of the main advantages of Aston Martin -. The ability to act quickly and transform concepts and ideas into reality"
Designed for the driver focused, each component of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage has been enhanced with the spirit of pure driving pleasure. They benefit from race-developed materials and components, and lightweight carbon fiber, performance and agility were set perfectly.
Visually attractive, Aston Martin V12 Vantage performance indicates the possibility, through a determined attitude created an AIDS better aerodynamics and cooling optically expand the car, while maintaining the traditional Aston Martin design simple. Equally appealing, cosseting allows the driver maximum performance and the ability to pick up the car at the same time enjoy the usual quantity of Aston Martin, comfort on long journeys. High power and torque at all engine speeds are available to Aston Martin V12 Vantage responsive and adaptable to all situations.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage built a headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire joining DBS, DB9 and V8 Vantage model lines, which are built with state-of-the-art manufacturing facility combines a hi-tech production processes of craft Traditional hand. Production is limited to 1000 copies for the entire life cycle of a car, car driver the Aston Martin V12 Vantage truly luxurious.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage: Performance
The agility and outright performance formed the basis for design Aston Martin V12 Vantage provides the most interesting incarnation of the Vantage range, up to date. Aston Martin the most efficient engine is the most agile car zone produces a very exciting sport.
The V12 power plant has been cleverly packaged in a compact Vantage, it retains its perfect proportions. While the external dimensions of the V8 Vantage remains unchanged, the home front structure were reviewed until the suspension towers to accommodate the bigger engine, brakes, cooling system, and twin air intake system .
Aston Martin V12 Vantage built a headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire joining DBS, DB9 and V8 Vantage model lines, which are built with state-of-the-art manufacturing facility combines a hi-tech production processes of craft Traditional hand. Production is limited to 1000 copies for the entire life cycle of a car, car driver the Aston Martin V12 Vantage truly luxurious.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage: Performance
The agility and outright performance formed the basis for design Aston Martin V12 Vantage provides the most interesting incarnation of the Vantage range, up to date. Aston Martin the most efficient engine is the most agile car zone produces a very exciting sport.
The V12 power plant has been cleverly packaged in a compact Vantage, it retains its perfect proportions. While the external dimensions of the V8 Vantage remains unchanged, the home front structure were reviewed until the suspension towers to accommodate the bigger engine, brakes, cooling system, and twin air intake system .
The engine was designed by Aston Martin headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, and is hand built at the factory engine dedicated to Cologne, Germany. For the purpose, the engine is equipped with a number of improvements over the standard 6.0-liter V12 in the DB9. These include a "bypass" port of the engine air intake that opens at 5500 rpm, a consumer revised and re-profiled air inlet ports that further improve current of air into the combustion chamber to improve performance.
The naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 510 horsepower hand products (380 kW / hp 517) at 6500 rpm and 570 Nm (420 lb.-ft.) of torque at drivers access to high power and torque any engine speed. Unique in the Aston Martin V12 Vantage is a "sport" button that lets the driver choose between two modes of transmission.
By default, the "normal" offers a progressive, gas is more suitable for everyday situations, such as driving in urban areas, heavy traffic or bad weather. Clicking on the way for 'Sports' exhaust produces a sharper, more sporty in collaboration with NB. This mode is designed for use in dynamic driving situations, the more clear answers are needed, extracting maximum performance from the machine.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Aston Martin will benefit from first class, all-alloy VH (Vertical Horizontal): a light attached to a forum that offers excellent advantages of strength, stiffness and weight.
The naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 510 horsepower hand products (380 kW / hp 517) at 6500 rpm and 570 Nm (420 lb.-ft.) of torque at drivers access to high power and torque any engine speed. Unique in the Aston Martin V12 Vantage is a "sport" button that lets the driver choose between two modes of transmission.
By default, the "normal" offers a progressive, gas is more suitable for everyday situations, such as driving in urban areas, heavy traffic or bad weather. Clicking on the way for 'Sports' exhaust produces a sharper, more sporty in collaboration with NB. This mode is designed for use in dynamic driving situations, the more clear answers are needed, extracting maximum performance from the machine.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Aston Martin will benefit from first class, all-alloy VH (Vertical Horizontal): a light attached to a forum that offers excellent advantages of strength, stiffness and weight.
Although the V12 engine weighs 100 kg more than the production car, the intelligent use of lightweight materials and components including carbon ceramic brakes, lighter forged aluminum wheels, lightweight interior panels and rear side seats have brought additional light a curb weight of only 50 public his brother kg heavier V8. In the distribution of weight resulting from the balance that gives it almost perfect (51:49).
Only available with a manual six-speed transaxle gearbox uses a setup to facilitate the distribution of weight. The ratio of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage unit was also changed from last 3.71:1 3.909:1. This allows the Vantage to enjoy high levels of torque delivered by the engine to provide flexibility at low revs and a top speed of 190 mph.
For a car that has this race pedigree, Aston Martin V12 Vantage surprises with daily use. With a luggage compartment of 300 liters and a traditional tailgate, combined with plenty of storage behind the seats, tours and trips in a row is easy. Gear changes are light and precise that requires minimal effort for the driver and a final drive ratio longer extract the maximum power and torque available to improve handling. The chassis provides comfort on long journeys communication and feedback exciting driving aggressively.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Control
Aston Martin is the only manufacturer to offer a sports car race for each class GT. The DBR9 has enjoyed years of success of the year worldwide in the GT1 class, including class wins at Le Mans two consecutive years running. Customers are the teams to reach the podium with the GT3 DBRS9 in all of 2008 was a year of testing and development for the recently released Vantage GT2. The Vantage N24 GT4 class made gains across Europe since its launch in 2006. Common street cars and competition is the platform on which the architecture is based Aston Martin Vantage V12 VH. Composed of aluminum alloy pressing and casting, attached with aircraft grade adhesive, the backbone of the car is running with the drivetrain and suspension to create a response to the exceptional driving experience.
Near-perfect weight distribution is achieved mounted transaxle gearbox, which sees 85% of the weight of the car between the front and rear. Aston Martin's engineers have invested in the engine as soon as possible and the lowest drive to promote the weight distribution of 51:49. Includes the weight of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage step because a low polar moment of inertia, to create a car that is a natural agility.
Only available with a manual six-speed transaxle gearbox uses a setup to facilitate the distribution of weight. The ratio of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage unit was also changed from last 3.71:1 3.909:1. This allows the Vantage to enjoy high levels of torque delivered by the engine to provide flexibility at low revs and a top speed of 190 mph.
For a car that has this race pedigree, Aston Martin V12 Vantage surprises with daily use. With a luggage compartment of 300 liters and a traditional tailgate, combined with plenty of storage behind the seats, tours and trips in a row is easy. Gear changes are light and precise that requires minimal effort for the driver and a final drive ratio longer extract the maximum power and torque available to improve handling. The chassis provides comfort on long journeys communication and feedback exciting driving aggressively.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Control
Aston Martin is the only manufacturer to offer a sports car race for each class GT. The DBR9 has enjoyed years of success of the year worldwide in the GT1 class, including class wins at Le Mans two consecutive years running. Customers are the teams to reach the podium with the GT3 DBRS9 in all of 2008 was a year of testing and development for the recently released Vantage GT2. The Vantage N24 GT4 class made gains across Europe since its launch in 2006. Common street cars and competition is the platform on which the architecture is based Aston Martin Vantage V12 VH. Composed of aluminum alloy pressing and casting, attached with aircraft grade adhesive, the backbone of the car is running with the drivetrain and suspension to create a response to the exceptional driving experience.
Near-perfect weight distribution is achieved mounted transaxle gearbox, which sees 85% of the weight of the car between the front and rear. Aston Martin's engineers have invested in the engine as soon as possible and the lowest drive to promote the weight distribution of 51:49. Includes the weight of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage step because a low polar moment of inertia, to create a car that is a natural agility.
Excellent handling is central to the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, the rear suspension was modified with a dual-spring design more compact rates to accommodate a wide combination of wheels and tires, better grip and traction. The ride height of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage was also lowered by 15 mm, while the spring rates have been stiffened by 45% and anti-roll bars are 15% (front) and 75% (rear) more rigid than the standard car. These are used to lower the center of gravity of the car and reduce the amount of roll when cornering, new capacity expansion Aston Martin V12 Vantage dynamic.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage diamond turned 19 "light alloy wheels are manufactured by forging process, saving a total of 5 kg, which reduces the weight of the car, as well as to improve both ride and handling characteristics.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage diamond turned 19 "light alloy wheels are manufactured by forging process, saving a total of 5 kg, which reduces the weight of the car, as well as to improve both ride and handling characteristics.
10 new breeds are coated with a wider Pirelli P Zero Corsa, which was designed specifically for Aston Martin V12 Vantage will enable it to produce higher cornering forces of Aston Martin, up to 1.3 g peak is possible.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes, a huge stopping power. To benefit from the intrinsic properties of carbon fiber, CCM brakes are not only harder than traditional cast iron discs, but also to dissipate heat quickly and then fade less continuous driving dynamics.
Air ducts placed in the grid supply lower air directly onto cooled and optimize braking performance.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage CCM discs have a diameter of 398 mm front and 360 mm rear, when the brake calipers in six-piston front and four behind pads larger than the V8 Vantage. CCM brakes are about 12.5 kg lighter than the traditional wheel brakes will not only reduce the overall weight of a car, but unsprung weight separately. The advantage of ride and handling and lower rotating mass will help to improve acceleration.
In keeping with the character of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, a revised version of Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) that allows the driver via three modes of operation, to manage the operation of the system more difficult driving situations.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes, a huge stopping power. To benefit from the intrinsic properties of carbon fiber, CCM brakes are not only harder than traditional cast iron discs, but also to dissipate heat quickly and then fade less continuous driving dynamics.
Air ducts placed in the grid supply lower air directly onto cooled and optimize braking performance.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage CCM discs have a diameter of 398 mm front and 360 mm rear, when the brake calipers in six-piston front and four behind pads larger than the V8 Vantage. CCM brakes are about 12.5 kg lighter than the traditional wheel brakes will not only reduce the overall weight of a car, but unsprung weight separately. The advantage of ride and handling and lower rotating mass will help to improve acceleration.
In keeping with the character of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, a revised version of Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) that allows the driver via three modes of operation, to manage the operation of the system more difficult driving situations.
Failing this, the DSC is automatically switched on. Press the button for two seconds to select SDC "track mode", which raises the threshold and the way in which the system is missing, the driver can examine the limits of the car a considerable processing power. Press the button for four seconds, the DSC off completely.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Design
Based on the V8 Vantage amazing was initially launched in 2005, Aston Martin V12 Vantage subtly advice to its sporting intentions with his controlled aggression and lower, one spirit attitude. It is manufactured at Aston Martin's global headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire, which all have Aston Martin from the class leading levels of craftsmanship combined with cutting edge technology.
Avoid cosmetic changes, each panel changes the Aston Martin Vantage V12 has been modified to improve vehicle dynamics. The knowledge acquired by the N24 racing program has led to revisions of the body designed to improve support without increasing the drag coefficient of the car. Each form according to their functional needs, while contributing to a stunning design - a front splitter channels revised cooling air to the brakes and the radiator while production increased by force. Hood Grilles remove heat from the engine compartment and helps against increased down force by reducing the air pressure builds up under the hood. Rocker again from the air channel N24 running towards the rear of the car instead of underneath it, which reduces lift.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Design
Based on the V8 Vantage amazing was initially launched in 2005, Aston Martin V12 Vantage subtly advice to its sporting intentions with his controlled aggression and lower, one spirit attitude. It is manufactured at Aston Martin's global headquarters at Gaydon, Warwickshire, which all have Aston Martin from the class leading levels of craftsmanship combined with cutting edge technology.
Avoid cosmetic changes, each panel changes the Aston Martin Vantage V12 has been modified to improve vehicle dynamics. The knowledge acquired by the N24 racing program has led to revisions of the body designed to improve support without increasing the drag coefficient of the car. Each form according to their functional needs, while contributing to a stunning design - a front splitter channels revised cooling air to the brakes and the radiator while production increased by force. Hood Grilles remove heat from the engine compartment and helps against increased down force by reducing the air pressure builds up under the hood. Rocker again from the air channel N24 running towards the rear of the car instead of underneath it, which reduces lift.
A more pronounced "flip" and the new rear diffuser work in carbon fiber in harmony with a redesigned rear under the floor to channel air through the oil cooler and high capacity to hold a new area of ??low pressure the rear of the car produces more effective and help reduce the adhesion.
Complementing the exterior taught tricks inside the Aston Martin Vantage V12 dynamic capabilities of the car. The carbon fiber and Kevlar � composite Cosset optional seats driver support during sporty driving while feeling comfortable on long trips. Record 17 kg per car, the seats are manufactured by a supplier in the motor industry and aviation are hand carved by craftsmen from the production facility in Gaydon.
Complementing the exterior taught tricks inside the Aston Martin Vantage V12 dynamic capabilities of the car. The carbon fiber and Kevlar � composite Cosset optional seats driver support during sporty driving while feeling comfortable on long trips. Record 17 kg per car, the seats are manufactured by a supplier in the motor industry and aviation are hand carved by craftsmen from the production facility in Gaydon.
The interior of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage offers the ideal environment for the driver who concentrates to extract the best from each part of the car. The massive use of high quality materials with attention to detail are in the results of the cabin, to an unprecedented degree of finish. The dashboard has been redesigned with more clearance to allow the driver to concentrate fully on the information relayed by the car. The door handles are made of carbon fiber beautifully prepared, that even the weaving of carbon was carefully regulated - a sign of extraordinary craftsmanship. Additional lightweight materials in the form of Alcantara is used to save precious weight throughout the cabin. The unique atmosphere of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage interior blends beautifully functional requirements for a sports car based on the driver with the comfort of a car daily.
