Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Aston Martin Virage

Aston Martin goes to the Geneva Motor Show with its new sports jewel: the Virage. In the commercial range, this model, available in both Coupe and Volante convertible, or be halfway to the no less spectacular DBS and DB9. Under his sculpted and streamlined body, a naturally aspirated 6.0 V12 engine 497 hp.

In the Hall of Birmingham (United Kingdom), 1988, Aston Martin had a sports model called Virage. This car ceased production in 1995. Now, 16 years later, the British firm to renew the name again to the XXI century Virage, a sports coupe and Volante body inside can accommodate four passengers in 2 +2 configuration.

In the coming weeks, will begin marketing through the 132 dealers in 41 countries. The price, for the moment unknown, but it will take very little to meet you. The Geneva Motor Show 2011 will be the unbeatable for the presentation of this jewel sports. In the commercial range of Aston Martin, the new Virage will be halfway between the DBS and DB9.

Aesthetically, the Virage is nothing radical about the rest of his brothers. In fact, the front is similar to one of the latest creations from Aston Martin Rapide. The Virage retains the philosophy of the latest products from the factory in Gaydon. Under his sculpted body with many elegant details and sporting atmosphere hides a 6.0 V12 engine of 497 hp at 6,500 rpm, power is transferred to the rear wheels through an automatic six-speed Touchtronic II.

One of the qualities of this engine, built on a small scale-is that it is capable of delivering 85 percent of torque from 1,500 rpm, so the dose of sportiness and adrenaline are virtually assured. The stated torque is 58.12 Nm at 5,750 rpm. In terms of performance, announcing an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 299 km / h.

The weight distribution of the Aston Martin Virage is 50 percent for the front and the remaining 50 percent of the rear axle. The British brand ensures that this sport will delight all motorists, thanks to the five driving modes, from a more normal and comfortable to a more exciting sport.

If we want to experience the sensations aboard this exciting work of art, simply press the 'Sport' function which affects several parameters such as change management and a more frugal on the gas ... all in pursuit of ensuring maximum fun and adrenaline at the controls of Virage. To stop this untamed beast, the Virage has an effective and durable braking system consists of ventilated brake discs carbocerámicos of 398 mm and six pistons at the front and 360 mm and four pistons in the rear.

As assistant to the driving, we found the DSC stability control, traction control and limited slip differential. We can not forget the active suspension system and adjustable Adaptive Damping System ADS, with an independent scheme with double triangle superimposed on both trains, stabilizer bars and, of course, springs and dampers whose timing can be adjusted.

The Aston Martin Virage, images Want to learn about how is the new jewel of Aston Martin? Visit the photo gallery of Virage. The 'running shoe' of the athlete of the asphalt are embodied by Pirelli P Zero tires sized 245/35 for the front wheels and 295/30 for the rear. Virage These pastes are mounted on wheels of 8.5 x 20''in front and in the subsequent 11x20''.

In terms of dimensions and weights announced the Virage has a length of 4,703 mm, a width of 1,904 mm and a wheelbase of 2,740 mm. The height of the Coupé is estimated at 1,282 mm, while the variant is from 1,289 mm Wheel. Faced with the scale weight is declared of 1,785 kg for the Virage Coupé by 1,890 kg of Virage Volante.

The chapter of Virage equipment is vast. Inside, we met with heated seats whose positions can be memorized, satellite navigation system, adaptive devices for USB, Bluetooth and iPod and a powerful sound system with 700-watt Dolby Pro Logic system.

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