Aston Martin has unveiled the new Vantage in Asia, continuing the brand’s legacy for performance and luxury with its latest sporting icon.
For seven decades, the heartbeat of Aston Martin’s purest models, the Vantage nameplate has been worn by some true icons; first used in 1951 on a high-output engine option for the DB2, Vantage was quickly established as a model in its own right.
Today this formidable sporting dynasty is poised to hit new heights with the introduction of the new Vantage, a supercar defined by a bold new look, intensified performance, and a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine mated to an eight-speed ZF transmission.
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The perfect marriage of elegance and power, the new Vantage’s pure, sculptural form creates an athletic, predatory stance, while the minimal front and rear overhangs, muscular flanks, and broad haunches express the agility and dynamism inherent within the car. New head and tail lights form dramatic new signatures giving the Vantage unmistakable road presence and contribute to a strong and individual identity within the growing Aston Martin model range.
The heart of the Vantage is Aston Martin’s potent new alloy, 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. Set low and as far back in the chassis as possible for optimal centre-of-gravity and perfect 50:50 weight distribution, this high performance, high-efficiency engine develops 510PS at 6,000rpm and 685Nm from 2,000-5,000rpm. With a dry weight of 1,530kg this gives the Vantage formidable power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios – something vividly demonstrated whenever the throttle is squeezed. Detailed tuning of the induction, exhaust, and engine management systems has also given the Vantage a truly intoxicating character and soundtrack.
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The Vantage deploys its impressive power and torque to the rear wheels via a rear-mounted ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. Capable of accelerating from 0 to 100km/hr in 3.5 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 313km/hr, it employs a sophisticated suite of integrated electronic systems to offer maximum control and driver enjoyment. These include Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Torque Vectoring. The speed-dependent electric power steering has 2.4 turns lock-to-lock for an outstanding combination of responsiveness and precise, intuitive control.
The Electronic Rear Differential (E-Diff), a first for Aston Martin, is linked to the car’s electronic stability control system, and can go from fully open to 100 percent locked in a matter of milliseconds, allowing very fine control of the car’s dynamic behaviour. This makes the car feel much more composed both in terms of its straight-line stability and its cornering performance, providing the driver with increased levels of confidence to explore and enjoy the car’s capabilities to the full.
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Aerodynamic performance is also central to the new Vantage’s design concept: the front splitter directs airflow underneath the car, where a system of fences channels cooling air where it is needed, and also ensures the rear diffuser is fed with clean airflow. The design of the diffuser creates an area of low-pressure air, while simultaneously preventing turbulence generated by the rear wheels from disrupting the flow of air exiting centrally from beneath the rear of the car. Together with the new side gills, which have been integrated into the body surface and bleed air pressure out from the front wheel arches, and the pronounced upswept rear deck lid, the Vantage generates a significant level of downforce – a rarity on any production car and a first for a core production Aston Martin model.
The design story continues inside the new Vantage, with a dynamic and focused sports car cockpit that rejects long, fluid curves in favour of sharp, focused lines denoting the more aggressive nature of the car. A high waist interior theme and lower driving position creates a more immersive driving experience and contributes to significant gains in occupant space and a significant improvement in headroom compared with previous models.
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The Vantage features a high level of standard equipment, including keyless start/stop, a tire pressure monitoring system, parking distance display, park assist, and front and rear parking sensors. The In-Car Entertainment system – controlled and viewed via a centrally mounted 8-inch LCD screen – includes the Aston Martin Audio System, Bluetooth audio and phone streaming, iPod, iPhone, and USB playback and an integrated satellite navigation system.
Being an Aston Martin, the new Vantage also features a high level of craftsmanship, evidenced by flawless paintwork, luxurious Alcantara and leather upholstery and the levels of finish optimised through the use of tactile natural materials of the highest quality. There is also extensive scope for personalisation via a generous choice of options that include forged alloy wheels in a variety of finishes; a Sports Plus Collection (comprising Sports Plus seats and Sports steering wheel); carbon fibre interior and exterior detailing; and a Premium Audio System.
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