Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, the debut in Geneva

Aston Martin will present a few weeks at the Geneva Motor Show (3-13 March), the new V8 Vantage S, special display dedicated to the smallest of Aston, aesthetics inspired by the powerful 510 hp V12 Vantage is available in both coupe that spider. Aesthetically, the new Anglo-Saxon sport gains new bumper fascia with integrated spoiler, while inside the car the sporty elegance typical Aston Martin is enhanced by the new two-tone leather sports seats and high-containment and embellished with stitches.

According to Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Marin "The Vantage S embodies every attribute of the V8 Vantage and the driving experience goes beyond what we offered before." Also according to the Vantage Bez S "combines excitement with its dynamic qualities of beauty and practicality, are already present, but now improved in the Vantage range.

The new English sport is equipped 4.7-liter V8 from the "Vantage" power of 10 hp, for a total of 430 hp and 490 Nm of torque and is mated to the new seven-speed sequential transmission called "Sportshift. The new exchange rate, than the version it replaces, has been completely revised in both electronics and mechanical components, resulting in a faster gear changes by about 20% and simultaneously a weight saving of 24 kg, in addition a decrease of 6 more pounds, achieved through the use of components made of light alloy bearing the weight of the car to a total of 1,600 kg.

Among the new features of the "Sportshift" Sports are also the function that allows greater speed of change and a more immersive sound of the exhaust, also have been revised steering, now more ready and precise and was shortened axle ratio. One of the focal points on which the engineers have concentrated since Gaydon House is definitely the dynamic side of the English sports, significantly improved with new suspension settings and a new calibration of the DSC stability control, now much less invasive.

In addition, the braking system was improved by increasing the previous system with self-ventilated discs, 380 mm and 6 piston bitten by adding the system of care in emergency stops called "Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) and Hill Start Assist (HSA), which provides assistance for hill starts.

According to rumors, the V8 Vantage S will be sold at a premium of € 15,000 compared to the V8 Vantage which costs € 119,210. Any confirmation or denial on the official lists for the Italian market will be announced during the official presentation to be held as anticpato, the next event in Geneva.

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