V12 Vantage
On 11 December 2007, as part of Aston Martin's opening of their own design
studio, the company unveiled a concept based on the V8 Vantage. The car, known
as the V12 Vantage RS, featured the V12 engine from the DBSand produced 510 hp (380 kW).[12] The power along
with the weight of 3,704 pounds (1,680 kg)[12] allows the car
to reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.1 seconds[12] and achieve a
top speed of 190 mph (310 km/h).[12]
Other additions include a new rear diffuser, a rear-wing which can be
raised or lowered, and carbon-ceramic brakes. The bootlid and vented bonnet are
also made from carbon fibre to help decrease the car's weight. In early 2008,
Aston Martin's CEO confirmed production for V12 Vantage RS for mid-2009.[13]
Development prototypes of the V12 Vantage RS appeared in April 2008[14] before Aston
Martin unveiled the official V12 Vantage in 2009.[15]
On the finale of the 13th series of Top Gear, Jeremy
Clarkson drove the car simply saying that "It's wonderful, wonderful,
wonderful".
The V12 Vantage has been confirmed for United States market. Dr.
Urlich Bez has personally confirmed that USA homologation is underway. This is in
response to the decision of expanding the production run beyond 1,000 units.[16] According to the
automaker, some subtle changes were necessary to the structure of the car in
order for it to meet North and South American regulations. In addition to these
enhancements, Aston has also announced that it will be adding a new Carbon
Black version of the V12 Vantage exclusively for the American market.[17]
The V12 Vantage is a drivable vehicle on the video game's Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. It is available in both factory form and as a police version with full
police livery. The Carbon Black edition is available in Test
Drive Unlimited 2 as a special pre-order or DLC car along with the
standard model. It also featured in Gran
Turismo 5 via the Car Pack 3 DLC.
On 24 August 2011, Aston Martin announced that they are developing a GT3 version of the V12 Vantage, to replace the Aston
Martin DBRS9. The race car
is expected to be delivered by early 2012.[18]
V12 Vantage S
On 28 May 2013, Aston Martin announced the V12 Vantage S - a sportier
version of the V12 Vantage supercar that it is replacing.[19]
The V12 Vantage S produces 565 hp (421 kW) and 457 lb·ft
(620 N·m) of torque from a newly designed 5.9-liter (5935cc) V12 engine
called the AM28, which they will use as a base for future engines. The power
will be transferred to the rear wheels using a new seven-speed Sportshift III
automated manual with no option for a manual transmission, which weighs 55
pounds (25 kg) more than the Sportshift III.
The exhaust on the V12 Vantage S was developed from the company's own One-77 supercar, and
promises to give the car a sound unique to the new model.
Although specific performance details are yet to be released, the V12
Vantage S is claimed to reach a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h),
making it the fastest production Aston Martin in history.[20]
The V12 Vantage S is 15 kilograms (33 lb) lighter than the V12
Vantage, features new three-stage adaptive damping for the suspension, new
carbon ceramic brakes, and a unique track-mode to help drivers who want to take
their car to the track.
Styling and aerodynamic changes include a new carbon fiber front grille,
black roof and rear grille, lightweight forged alloy wheels, and new finishes
on the interior seats, doors and controls.[21]
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