Aston Martin - V8 Roadster - Brochure - 2013 - 2013

CONTENTS 2 CENTENARY 6 THE VANTAGE RANGE 14 COMPETITIVE ANCESTRY 18 DESIGN 28 V8 VANTAGE 40 V8 VANTAGE S 50 V12 VANTAGE S 68 V12 S OPTIONS 70 V8 AND V8 S OPTIONS 72 SPECIFICATIONS 76 ASTON MARTIN LIFE 80 IMPORTANT NOTICE “The Vantage is a modern sports car with classic ideals. Potent, charismatic and blessed with inimitable style and exceptional athleticism, the revitalised Vantage range is the fastest and fittest ever. Whether you’re drawn to the poise and purity of the V8 or the unprecedented pace of the new V12 S, you’re assured an electrifying driving experience and a car that captures the true essence of Aston Martin.” Dr. Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer 1 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF POWER, BEAUTY AND SOUL Aston Martin has produced exclusive, hand-crafted sports cars of distinction for more than a century. From the very beginning our cars have possessed a special blend of style, performance and craftsmanship that sets them apart from all others. As icons of style and speed our cars have become woven into the fabric of popular culture and motor racing history, thanks to scene-stealing appearances in the James Bond 007 movies, and superb performances in legendary races such as the Le Mans 24-hours. It’s this success and rich diversity of influences that give Aston Martin its unique combination of charisma, style and inner steel. Throughout this time, the Vantage name has become synonymous with a focus on intensified performance and satisfying the most demanding drivers. You will find these compelling qualities have been further amplified in the latest Vantage range, without compromising the inherent usability that makes these fabulous cars so irresistible. 3 ESSENCE OF A SPORTS CAR 5 THE VANTAGE RANGE PRETTY CLEVER 420 BHP 470 Nm V8 180 MPH 4.7 SECONDS Beauty and brains have always been a bewitching combination, which is why the V8 Vantage possesses an undiminished ability to seduce. A product of time-honoured tradition and the latest technologies, the Vantage is an intelligent blend of art and engineering. Indeed the only thing more memorable than the lithe, sculptural bodywork is the measured tactility and engaging quality of the driving experience. RAZOR SHARP 430 BHP 490 Nm V8 S 190 MPH 4.6 SECONDS Born of Aston Martin’s love of racing and the engineering advances forged in the crucible of competition, both Coupe and Roadster variants of the V8 S benefit from our world-beating GT4 race programme. Increased power and torque and focused dynamics, together with subtle external detailing and a suitably sporting interior, make this the most extreme and exciting V8-engined Aston Martin in the range. ABSOLUTE POWER 565 BHP 620 Nm V12 S COUPE ROADSTER 205 MPH 3.7 SECONDS For outright firepower the V12 S reigns supreme: the realisation of a compelling dream, in which we endowed our most compact and agile sports car with epic V12 power. What began as a one-off concept, and then overcame apparently impossible engineering challenges to reach production reality, has now made an exhilarating evolutionary step. 7 V8 VANTAGE ENDURING ICON An inimitable design packed with innovative engineering and plentiful performance, the V8 Vantage is endowed with truly great sporting dynamics yet offers excellent everyday usability. Handsome, charismatic and hugely desirable, the V8 Vantage (in both Coupe and Roadster forms) is Aston Martin at its most irresistible. 9 V8 VANTAGE S ADRENALIN RUSH The V8 Vantage S is the ultimate expression of our V8 range. Both Coupe and Roadster versions are fitted with a 430 bhp, 4.7-Litre engine mated to six-speed manual transmission or an optional close-ratio seven-speed Sportshift II transmission. Rousing performance, race-bred aerodynamics, ultraresponsive handling and CarbonFibre detailing ensure it maximises the inherent brilliance of the Vantage design. 11 V12 VANTAGE S MAGNIFICENT MAVERICK Created for the most ardent thrillseekers, the new V12 Vantage S has taken a potent recipe and turned up the heat. Blessed with race-bred genes and crackling with attitude it takes the Vantage to a whole new level of performance and excitement. Its scintillating new engine and seven-speed Sportshift III transmission fuse explosive performance with total control, while a top speed of 205 mph (328 km/h) makes it the fastest series production Aston Martin ever. 13 COMPETITIVE ANCESTRY Motorsport has been a driving force behind Aston Martin’s engineering from the beginning. Indeed the very name of the company has its origins in motorsport. Our founder – Lionel Martin – combined his own name with that of the Aston Clinton hill climb to create an automotive brand that is proudly rooted in racing. We have been in the thick of the action ever since, an outright win at Le Mans in 1959 and GT1 class wins in 2007 and 2008 placing us at the very pinnacle of sportscar racing. We continue to fight for victories to this day, our determination to excel injecting vibrancy, integrity and authenticity to our road cars. Just as it always will. 15 RACING STOCK At Aston Martin we believe there is no better way of demonstrating the innate prowess of our road cars than taking them racing. That is why you will find Aston Martin Racing competing in the toughest and most prestigious races motorsport has to offer. Whether it is the World Endurance Championship (including the Le Mans 24-hours), Nürburgring ‘N24’, American Le Mans Series, or one of the numerous national and international GT championships for which the Vantage is eligible, we continue to make motorsport history. Crucially we also use the lessons learned to make our road cars even more capable. Put simply, when we win, you win. 17 INIMITABLE DESIGN, UNIQUE CHARACTER Widely acknowledged to be one of the all-time great pieces of car design, the Vantage has effortless presence and an exceptionally clean, sculptural form. It retains the power to stop you in your tracks, while its confident lack of embellishment provides an enduring lesson in proportion and immaculate surfacing. Whether in Coupe or Roadster form the Vantage has a precise visual cohesion that mirrors the driving experience. Lithe and low, with minimal overhangs and a foursquare stance it looks resolutely planted to the road, while the skin-tight tailoring – and in the case of the Roadster, a taut fabric roof – emphasises its athletic physique. In keeping with Aston Martin’s less-is-more approach the subtle visual differences that distinguish the Coupe models are driven by functional needs. All Vantage models feature aerodynamic refinements from our Vantage GT4 race programme. These include a deeper and more aggressive front splitter, more prominent side sills, a rear diffuser and a tailgate featuring a more pronounced upswept ‘flip’ to reduce lift and increase high-speed stability. The V12 S also gets a unique Carbon-Fibre radiator grille and bonnet louvres that together create an appropriately purposeful look for the flagship of the range. 19 PERFECTLY BALANCED The product of brilliant minds, innovative engineering and an exhaustive development programme, the Aston Martin Vantage is a driver’s car in the truest sense of the word. 52% 48% Built around our acclaimed ‘VH’ vehicle architecture that forms the core of every Aston Martin model, the Vantage adheres to an uncompromising engineering philosophy. Both V8 and V12engined Vantage models have their engines set as far back in the chassis as possible for maximum steering response and handling agility. The aluminium structure itself follows principles, and employs technologies, prevalent in the aerospace industry for an impressive balance of strength and lightness. To achieve optimal weight distribution the gearbox is mounted at the rear in the form of a transaxle. Not only does this 52:48 balance ensure the Vantage has immaculate on-limit behaviour, it also maximises traction for greater stability and user-friendly performance. Our development and durability testing is amongst the most exhaustive and rigorous in the industry. By pushing every component to the limit – and beyond – in extremes of temperature and altitude, and by driving thousands of laps at test circuits like the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife, we know our cars are supremely fit for purpose. 21 DRIVING AMBITION Just as we have made great efforts to hone, refine and enhance the driving experience so we have worked tirelessly to create the perfect driving environment. From the moment you open the elegantly upswept ‘swan-wing’ door and settle into the driver’s seat you know the Vantage is as special to be in as it is to look at. can thread the Vantage along a challenging road. Nothing gets in the way of your enjoyment. Like the exterior, the interior is superbly stylish and beautifully crafted. Bold lines and confident simplicity ensure the demands of appealing aesthetics and functional ergonomics are equally well served, while the quality of the materials and You will love the low seating position craftsmanship is unmatched and and the resulting sense of connection unmistakable. Perhaps most satisfying and intimacy you have with the car. of all, no matter how many journeys You will also appreciate the inspiring you make, the Vantage feel-good view through the rakish windscreen factor never fades. and the precision with which you 23 LABOUR OF LOVE Supple, hand-stitched and immaculately tailored leather, metal that is cool to the touch, sculptural lines that draw your gaze. Timeless style, flawless craftsmanship and the finest materials are the rare ingredients that make every Vantage interior a feast for the senses. 25 ATTENTION TO DETAIL We are obsessive about detail. This perfectionism pervades the Vantage, from the initial design and engineering phase to the choice of materials and methods. Whatever yields the finest results we will embrace it, whether that requires cutting edge technology or traditional craft skills. It’s this exacting approach that defines what we do, and makes every Aston Martin a truly special car. 27 V8 VANTAGE Unmistakable style, unforgettable performance. The perfect introduction to the Aston Martin range. Award winning looks, standard-setting dynamics and pulse quickening desirability make the V8 Vantage an excellent choice. With a muscular and musical V8 engine, all aluminium construction and a high level of hand-craftsmanship, it has the same inherent quality and integrity as all our cars. And with a choice of Coupe and Roadster body styles, manual or automated paddle-shift transmissions and virtually limitless scope for personalisation there’s a version to perfectly suit your individual taste and driving style. 29 MAGIC IN EVERY MILE Designed to face the demands of the real world, the V8 Vantage takes the road in its stride. Those qualities that come to the fore on a great driving road also remain true in everyday situations. Compact dimensions and great visibility allow you to drive in urban and country environments with equal confidence and finesse, while the luxurious and comprehensively appointed interior provides soothing sanctuary from the stresses of long journeys. 31 IMPECCABLE POISE Understated style and enviable self-assurance ensure the V8 Vantage exudes effortless charisma. We believe confidence comes from within. That’s why our designers work so hard to achieve a rare degree of visual restraint. Of course the magnetic attraction of an Aston Martin means you will never pass unnoticed, but thanks to its inherent class and cultured exhaust note, you can be sure the Vantage will never fail to leave the right impression. 33 35 DREAM DRIVE We know that for many of you a Vantage is the realisation of a long held dream. That is why our designers and craftsmen have worked tirelessly to ensure its interior has the same bewitching blend of style, luxury, quality and unmatched sense of occasion found in every Aston Martin. 37 470 TORQUE POWER PERFECT ALL-ROUNDER 420 Nm BHP Power bhp 600 SPEED 100 0 6000 7000 8000 6000 7000 8000 5000 4000 3000 2000 (290 KM/H) 200 1000 MPH 300 0 Torque Nm 500 450 400 350 300 250 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 rpm Equipped with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, the V8 Vantage can also be had with the optional sevenspeed Sportshift II automated manual paddle-operated transmission. Delivering quick, clean gearshifts without the need to remove your hands from the steering wheel, Sportshift II adds another dimension of control and enjoyment, while a full automatic mode takes the sting out of city driving. 180 400 rpm The V8 Vantage might be classed as the baby of the range, but all things are relative. In the case of the Vantage range this ‘baby’ conceals a fabulous front-mid-mounted 4.7-Litre V8 engine. Developing 420 bhp and 470 Nm of torque the V8 Vantage can accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds, and achieve a possible maximum speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). 500 39 V8 VANTAGE S Honed to deliver an intense experience on the road using knowledge gained from the track. The V8 Vantage S is the highest performing and most driver-focussed V8-engined model in the range. Yet with generous equipment levels and high levels of refinement it remains a genuine and enticing proposition for everyday use. 41 SEDUCTIVE FORM, SPORTING FUNCTION Shrink-wrapped in a suit of aluminium, the V8 Vantage S has the look of an athlete. With a physique toned and shaped by lessons learned in racing, the purity of its form is matched only by the efficiency of its function. Whether you are effortlessly devouring motorway miles or attacking sinuous mountain roads the V8 S is your perfect partner. It is an enthralling sports car for the true connoisseur. 43 SCULPTED BY SPEED The V8 S is distinguished from the regular V8 by exposed Carbon-Fibre detailing, including the stability enhancing front splitter and dramatic rear diffuser. With a sports exhaust fitted as standard, the V8 S has a rousing aural signature to perfectly match its sharpened looks and performance. 45 SUMPTUOUS STYLE By combining time-honoured traditional craftsmanship with striking contemporary design themes, the interior of the V8 S makes a truly sporting statement. With bold use of the finest leather and artful application of contrast stitching, the cockpit abounds with eye-catching flourishes. 47 POWER 430 BHP 500 400 Power 300 bhp 600 200 500 100 400 0 6000 7000 8000 6000 7000 8000 5000 4000 3000 2000 300 1000 0 rpm ENHANCED DYNAMICS, INCREASED INTENSITY Power bhp 600 200 Torque Nm 100 550 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 rpm 0 500 450 As its name suggests the V8 Vantage S builds on the impeccable engineering and vibrant performance of the regular V8. 400 550 The 4.7-Litre engine has been enhanced to develop an extra 10 bhp and 20 Nm of torque. 300 450 Torque Nm SPEED 190 MPH 350 500 (305 KM/H) 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 rpm 400 0-60 MPH 350 300 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 rpm 4.6 SECONDS Previous model New model (0-100 KM/H – 4.8 SECONDS) 49 V12 VANTAGE S The V12 Vantage S is an uncompromising masterpiece built to satisfy the most demanding driver. By mating our latest and most powerful V12 engine to a new seven-speed Sportshift III automated manual transmission, we have created a Vantage of unprecedented ferocity. With a new three-stage Adaptive Damping System (ADS), uprated Carbon Ceramic Matrix disc brakes, quicker-witted power steering with two-mode level of assistance and a Sport button that sharpens the car’s responses and behaviour, it is unashamedly optimised for on-limit driving. 51 NATURAL BORN THRILLER Every element of the V12 Vantage S has been carefully matched to ensure it is the ultimate in performance and capability. This harmony can be found in the fact we have paired our most potent production engine with our most powerful Carbon Ceramic Matrix braking system. Likewise, the agility and directness of its precisely honed steering and suspension has been complimented by traction, stability control and ABS systems that are perfectly in tune with the car’s heightened responses. 53 55 DRIVING IN ITS PUREST FORM Created for those who revel in the satisfying pursuit of challenge and reward, the V12 Vantage S is a driver’s car in the truest sense of the word. Thriving on commitment, yet crucially not demanding it, this charismatic sports car will seduce you with its performance and immerse you in the absorbing thrill of driving an immensely powerful rear-wheel drive sports car. 57 59 EXTREME SPORTS A thoroughbred sports car with a racer’s edge, the V12 Vantage S demands respect. In return it delivers unmatched satisfaction. On the road this means huge reserves of performance, high levels of mechanical grip and the reassurance of finely tuned multi-stage traction, stability and anti-lock systems to maintain a high yet non-intrusive safety margin. On a racetrack you can fully exploit all 565 bhp (573 PS) and 620 Nm and experience the intense, uncensored rush of adrenalin that makes the V12 Vantage S one of the most remarkable cars in our 100-year history. 61 LOOKS TO THRILL The V12 Vantage S features a bold new Carbon-Fibre front grille, available with a painted option. The grille is honed to optimise the car’s aerodynamic balance and increase cooling airflow to the engine. All exterior brightwork can be specified in a purposeful black finish. Optional lightweight forged wheels come in Silver or Satin Black, while Black or Silver motorsport-inspired Graphics schemes emphasise its extreme character. 63 NOBLE SAVAGE Like its exterior, the V12 Vantage S boasts an interior studded with discreet, distinguishing details. There are two styles of seat – Sport and Lightweight* – and a choice of Luxmill leather or Alcantara® and a dramatic range of panel, stitch and stripe designs for the seats and door panels. *Lightweight seats are not available in all markets 65 0-60 MPH BOUNDLESS POWER, MONUMENTAL PERFORMANCE There has never been an Aston Martin quite like the V12 Vantage S 565 UNPRECEDENTED POWER BHP 3.7 SECONDS THE QUICKEST VANTAGE EVER Power bhp 600 500 400 300 6000 7000 8000 6000 7000 8000 5000 4000 3000 (328 KM/H) 0 2000 MPH 100 1000 205 200 0 Torque Nm 550 500 450 400 350 300 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 rpm As well as the increases in peak power and torque, performance is further boosted by a more generous spread of torque across a wider rev range. These gains – as much as 70 Nm at 1000 rpm – deliver tremendous low and mid-range muscle and explosive acceleration, which can be instantly accessed thanks to the perfectly spaced ratios of the paddle-shift gearbox. Performance comes no more vivid than this. OUR FASTEST PRODUCTION MODEL rpm Indeed, we are proud to say its top speed of 205 mph makes it the fastest series production model in our 100-year history. The key to this sensational uplift in performance is the unique combination of our latest generation 6.0-Litre V12 engine and seven-speed Sportshift III automated manual transmission. Previous model New model 67 V12 S OPTIONS EXTERIOR INTERIOR 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 3 3 1 19” 10-spoke forged alloy Graphite painted wheels with diamond-turned finish (standard) 2 19” 10-spoke forged alloy Liquid Silver painted wheels 3 19” 10-spoke forged alloy Gloss Black painted wheels with diamond-turned finish 4 19” 10-spoke lightweight alloy Silver painted wheels 5 19” 10-spoke lightweight alloy Satin Black painted wheels 1 Carbon-Fibre paddle shifts 6 Exterior Carbon-Fibre Pack comprising mirror caps, side strake and lamp infills (Side strake illustrated) 7 Painted Carbon-Fibre grille with Black meshes 8 Black side window trim surround 9 Silver headlamp bezels 10 Black textured tailpipe finisher 3 Bang & Olufsen infotainment system Coloured Brake Calipers 2 Black pedals Personalised sill plaques 1 Grey 2 Red 3 Yellow 1 2 3 69 V8 & V8 S OPTIONS EXTERIOR INTERIOR 1 2 3 4 2 5 6 7 8 2 1 1 19” V-spoke cast alloy Silver painted wheels with diamond-turned finish (standard) 2 19” V-spoke cast alloy Graphite painted wheels with diamond-turned finish 5 Magnum Silver bonnet and side strake meshes 6  Bright-finish grille 1 2 3 19” 10-spoke forged alloy Silver painted wheels with Silver diamond-turned finish 4 19” 10-spoke forged alloy Graphite painted wheels with diamond-turned finish 1 Lightweight* seats with six-way electrical adjustment 2 Bang & Olufsen infotainment system *Lightweight seats are not available in all markets 3 7 Carbon-Fibre front splitter 4 8 Carbon-Fibre rear diffuser Coloured Brake Calipers Personalised sill plaques 1 Black 2 Red 3 Silver 4 Yellow 71 SPECIFICATIONS V8 VANTAGE V8 VANTAGE S Body Steering – Two-seat, two-door Coupe or soft-cover convertible top body style – Extruded bonded aluminium VH body structure – Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body – Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams – Halogen projector headlamps (main beam) – High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam) – LED rear lamps – Rack and pinion, powerassisted steering, 2.62 turns lock-to-lock – Column tilt and reach adjustment – Steering rack with 15:1 ratio Engine – All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 32-valve, 4735 cc V8 – Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive – Fully catalysed, stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves – Compression ratio 11.3:1 – Max power 313 kW (426 PS/420 bhp) at 7300 rpm – Max torque 470 Nm (346 lb ft) at 5000 rpm – Acceleration 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds – Maximum speed 290 km/h (180 mph) Transmission – Rear mid-mounted, six-speed manual transmission – Alloy torque tube with Carbon-Fibre propeller shaft – Limited-slip differential – Final-drive ratio 3.909:1 Wheels & tyres – 19” V-spoke cast alloy Silver painted wheels with diamond-turned finish – Front: 8.5J x 19” Bridgestone Potenza RE050 245/40 ZR19 – Rear: 9.5J x 19” Bridgestone Potenza RE050 285/35 ZR19 Suspension – Front: Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers – Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers Brakes – Front: Ventilated and grooved two-piece floating discs, 380 mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipers – Rear: Ventilated and grooved steel discs, 330 mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipers – Dynamic Stability Control with ‘Track’ mode (DSC) – Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) – Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) – Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) – Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) – Positive Torque Control (PTC) – Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Traction Control (TC) Standard specification – USB connector with Waveform Audio – Full-grain leather interior Format (WAF), – Piano Black facia trim and Windows Media Graphite centre console finish – Leather sports steering wheel Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file – Electrically adjustable Sports compatibility seats with side airbags – Dual-stage driver/passenger Exterior options front airbags – 19” V-spoke cast alloy – Powerfold exterior heated Graphite painted wheels mirrors with diamond-turned finish – Heated rear screen – Automatic temperature control – 19” 10-spoke forged alloy Graphite painted wheels – Organic Electroluminescent with diamond-turned finish (OEL) displays –  1 9” 10-spoke forged alloy – Trip computer Silver painted wheels with – Satellite navigation (USA Silver diamond-turned finish and Canada only) – Alternative brake caliper – Satellite radio (USA finish: Black, Red, and Canada only) Silver, Yellow – Cruise control (USA – Sports suspension (Coupe only) and Canada only) – Bright-finish grille – Bluetooth® telephone – Black vaned grille preparation (USA – Magnum Silver bonnet and Canada only) and side strake meshes – Front parking sensors (USA – Black bonnet and side and Canada only) strake meshes – Rear parking sensors – Carbon-Fibre front splitter – Garage door opener and rear diffuser (USA and Canada only) – Carbon-Fibre side strakes – Tyre pressure monitoring 1 – Exterior Carbon-Fibre Pack – Alarm and immobiliser – Sports exhaust – Remote control central door – Black textured tailpipe finisher locking and boot release – Clear rear lamps – Glass ECU – Rear parking assist camera – Aston Martin Tracking – Front parking sensors 1 by Cobra (UK only) 5,7 – Delete model badging – LED map reading lights – Delete protective tape In-car entertainment – 160 W Aston Martin audio system with six-CD autochanger – Integrated Apple iPod® connector 6 – Lightweight seats with six-way electrical adjustment 1, 4 – Heated seats 2 – Memory seats and exterior mirrors (three positions) 3 – Passenger seat with ISOFIX (fixed height) 1, 2 – Indented leather seat inserts – 700 W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with Dolby® Pro Logic II® – 1000 W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower ® technology – Satellite navigation system 1 – Cruise control 1 – Bluetooth® telephone preparation 1 – Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror 1 – Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror with garage door opener 1 – Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor) – Glass switches – Luxe Pack – Second glass ECU – Aston Martin Tracking by Cobra 1,5,7 – Personalised sill plaques – First aid kit 1 – Ashtray and cigar lighter – Boot-mounted umbrella – Wind deflector (Roadster only) – Leather ECU pouch Dimensions – Length 4385 mm (172.6”) – Width 1865 mm (73.4”) Interior options excluding mirrors; 2022 mm – ‘Sportshift II’ 8 seven-speed (79.6”) including mirrors automated manual transmission – Height Coupe 1260 mm (49.6”) – Alternative facia trim finishes: – Height Roadster 1270 mm Walnut, Mahogany, Tamo (50.0”) Ash, Bamboo, Carbon-Fibre – Wheelbase 2600 mm (102.4”) – Iridium interior finish – Front track 1570 mm (61.8”) – Interior Carbon-Fibre Pack – Rear track 1590 mm (62.6”) – Colour-keyed leather sports – Turning circle 11.38 m (37.3’) steering wheel (kerb to kerb) – Boot capacity Coupe 300 litres (10.6 cu ft) – Boot capacity Roadster 144 litres (5.0 cu ft) – Fuel capacity 80 litres (17.6 UK gal/21.1 US gal) – Kerb weight Coupe 1630 kg (3595 lb) – Kerb weight Roadster 1710 kg (3770 lb) Fuel consumption litres/100 km (mpg) Manual – Urban 19.6 (14.4) – Extra-urban 10.4 (27.2) – Combined 13.8 (20.5) ‘Sportshift II’ – Urban 19.2 (14.7) – Extra-urban 9.3 (30.4) – Combined 12.9 (21.9) 8 Gas mileage (North America only) Manual – City 13 mpg – Highway 19 mpg – Combined 15 mpg ‘Sportshift II’ 8 – City 14 mpg – Highway 21 mpg – Combined 16 mpg CO2 emissions Manual – 321 g/km ‘Sportshift II’ 8 – 299 g/km Body Steering – Two-seat, two-door Coupe or soft-cover convertible top body style – Extruded bonded aluminium VH body structure – Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body – Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams – Halogen projector headlamps (main beam) – High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam) – LED rear lamps – Clear rear lamps – Carbon-Fibre front splitter and rear diffuser – Rack and pinion, powerassisted steering, 2.62 turns lock-to-lock – Column tilt and reach adjustment – Steering rack with 15:1 ratio Engine – Front: Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers – Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers Wheels & tyres – 19” V-spoke cast alloy Silver painted wheels with diamond-turned finish – Front: 8.5J x 19” Bridgestone Potenza RE050 245/40 ZR19 – Rear: 9.5J x 19” Bridgestone Potenza RE050 285/35 ZR19 Suspension – All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 32-valve, 4735 cc V8 – Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive – Fully catalysed, stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves – Compression ratio 11.3:1 – Max power 321 kW Brakes (436 PS/430 bhp) at 7300 rpm – Front: Ventilated and grooved – Max torque 490 Nm two-piece floating discs, (361 lb ft) at 5000 rpm 380 mm diameter with – Acceleration six-piston monobloc calipers 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds –  R ear: Ventilated and grooved 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds steel discs, 330 mm diameter – Maximum speed 305 km/h with four-piston monobloc (190 mph) calipers –  D ynamic Stability Control Transmission (DSC) with ‘Track’ mode – Rear mid-mounted, six-speed – Anti-lock Braking System manual transmission (ABS) – Alloy torque tube with – Electronic Brakeforce Carbon-Fibre propeller shaft Distribution (EBD) – Limited-slip differential – Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) – Final-drive ratio 3.909:1 – Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) – Positive Torque Control (PTC) – Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Traction Control (TC) Standard specification – USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility – Passenger seat with ISOFIX (fixed height) 1, 2 – Full-grain leather interior –  7 00 W Aston Martin – Piano Black facia trim Premium Audio System with with Piano Black centre Dolby® Pro Logic II® console finish and Iridium – 1000 W Bang & Olufsen Silver surround BeoSound audio system with – Leather sports steering wheel Exterior options –  1 9” V-spoke cast alloy ICEpower ® technology – Electrically adjustable Graphite painted wheels –  A uto-dimming interior Sports seats with side airbags with diamond-turned finish rear-view mirror 1 – Dual-stage driver/passenger –  1 9” 10-spoke forged alloy –  A uto-dimming interior front airbags Graphite painted wheels rear-view mirror with garage – Powerfold exterior heated with diamond-turned finish door opener 1 mirrors – 19” 10-spoke forged alloy – Alarm upgrade (volumetric – Heated rear screen Silver painted wheels with and tilt sensor) – Automatic temperature control Silver diamond-turned finish – Glass switches – Organic Electroluminescent – Alternative brake caliper – Luxe Pack (OEL) displays finish: Black, Red, – Second glass ECU – Trip computer Silver, Yellow – Aston Martin Tracking – Cruise control – Comfort suspension by Cobra 1,5,7 ® – Bluetooth telephone (Coupe only) – Personalised sill plaques preparation 1 – Bright-finish grille – First aid kit 1 – Satellite navigation – Black vaned grille – Ashtray and cigar lighter – Satellite radio (USA –  M agnum Silver bonnet – Boot-mounted umbrella and Canada only) and side strake meshes – Wind deflector (Roadster only) – Front parking sensors –  Black bonnet and side – Delete embroidered (USA and Canada only) strake meshes ‘Vantage S’ seat logo – Rear parking sensors – Carbon-Fibre side strakes –  D elete embroidered – Garage door opener – Exterior Carbon-Fibre Pack ‘Vantage S’ carpet logo (USA and Canada only) – Black textured tailpipe finisher – Leather ECU pouch – Tyre pressure monitoring 1 – Rear parking assist camera – Alarm and immobiliser – Front parking sensors Dimensions – Remote control central door – Delete model badging locking and boot release – Length 4385 mm (172.6”) – Delete protective tape – Glass ECU – Width 1865 mm (73.4”) – Aston Martin Tracking excluding mirrors; 2022 mm Interior options by Cobra (UK only) 5,7 (79.6”) including mirrors – LED map reading lights – ‘Sportshift II’ 8 seven-speed – Height Coupe 1260 mm (49.6”) – Machined black ‘S’ theme automated manual transmission – Height Roadster 1270 mm tread plates – Alternative facia trim finishes: (50.0”) – Embroidered ‘Vantage S’ Piano Black interior pack, – Wheelbase 2600 mm (102.4”) seat logo Walnut, Mahogany, Tamo – Front track 1570 mm (61.8”) – Embroidered ‘Vantage S’ Ash, Bamboo, Carbon-Fibre – Rear track 1590 mm (62.6”) carpet logo – Interior Carbon-Fibre pack – Turning circle 11.38 m (37.3’) – Alcantara®-trimmed sports (kerb to kerb) In-car entertainment steering wheel (Coupe only) – Boot capacity Coupe – Lightweight seats with six-way 300 litres (10.6 cu ft) – 160 W Aston Martin electrical adjustment 1, 4 – Boot capacity Roadster audio system with – Heated seats 2 144 litres (5.0 cu ft) six-CD autochanger – Memory seats and exterior – Fuel capacity 80 litres ® – Integrated Apple iPod mirrors (three positions) 3 (17.6 UK gal/21.1 US gal) connector 6 – Kerb weight Coupe 1610 kg (3549 lb) – Kerb weight Roadster 1690 kg (3726 lb) Fuel consumption litres/100 km (mpg) Manual – Urban 19.6 (14.4) – Extra-urban 10.4 (27.2) – Combined 13.8 (20.5) ‘Sportshift II’ 8 – Urban 19.2 (14.7) – Extra-urban 9.3 (30.4) – Combined 12.9 (21.9) Gas mileage (North America only) Manual – City 13 mpg – Highway 19 mpg – Combined 15 mpg ‘Sportshift II’ 8 – City 14 mpg – Highway 21 mpg – Combined 16 mpg CO2 emissions Manual – 321 g/km ‘Sportshift II’ 8 – 299 g/km 1 2 3 4 Not available in all markets. Not available with lightweight seats. Standard with lightweight seats. Does not include side airbags or passenger airbag cut-off switch. 5 Complies with UK Thatcham Category 5 requirements. Excludes subscription. Standard in UK. 6 iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. 7 Cobra is a registered trademark of Cobra Automotive Technologies SpA. 8 ‘Sportshift’ trademark is used under licence from Prodrive (Holdings) Ltd. 73 SPECIFICATIONS V12 VANTAGE S Body – Two-seat, two-door Coupe body style – Extruded bonded aluminium VH body structure Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body – Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams – Halogen projector headlamps (main beam) – High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam) – LED rear lamps – Clear rear lamps with a Black border – Carbon-Fibre front splitter and rear diffuser – Black headlamp bezels 1 Engine – All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft – 48-valve, 5935 cc V12 – Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive – Fully catalysed, stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves – Compression ratio 11.1:1 – Max power 421 kW (573 PS/565 bhp) at 6750 rpm – Max torque 620 Nm (457 lb ft) at 5750 rpm – Acceleration 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds – Maximum speed 328 km/h (205 mph) Transmission – Rear mid-mounted, seven-speed ‘Sportshift III’ automated manual transmission 7 – Alloy torque tube with Carbon-Fibre propeller shaft – Limited-slip differential – Final-drive ratio 3.727:1 Steering – Rack and pinion, speedsensitive Servotronic powerassisted steering, 2.5 turns lock-to-lock – Column tilt and reach adjustment – Steering rack with 15:1 ratio – Black Brake Calipers – Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode – Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Track mode – Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) – Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) – Traction Control (TC) – Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) – Positive Torque Control (PTC) – Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Rear parking sensors – Tyre pressure monitoring 1 – Alarm (with volumetric and tilt sensor) and immobiliser – Remote control central door locking and boot release – Glass ECU – Glass switches – Aston Martin Tracking by Cobra (UK only) 4,6 – LED map reading lights – Black side window trim surround – Black textured tailpipe finisher – Front parking sensors – Rear parking assist camera – Silver headlamp bezels – ‘V12’ front wing badging – Delete model badging – Delete protective tape Interior options – Interior Carbon-Fibre Pack comprising facia Standard specification – 160 W Aston Martin and door pulls Wheels & tyres – Full-grain leather interior audio system with – Carbon-Fibre paddle shifts or full-grain leather and six-CD autochanger – Leather sports steering wheel – 19” 10-spoke forged alloy Alcantara® interior – Integrated Apple iPod® – Black pedal pads and footrest Graphite painted wheels 5 –  Piano Black facia trim, connector – Lightweight seats with six-way with diamond-turned finish centre stack and door pulls – USB connector with electrical adjustment 1,3 – Front: 9 x 19” Pirelli P Zero ® – Alcantara -trimmed sports Waveform Audio Format – Heated seats 2 Corsa 255/35 ZR19 steering wheel with Black (WAF), Windows Media –  Passenger seat with ISOFIX – Rear: 11 x 19” Pirelli P Zero 1,2 airbag ring Player (WMA) and MPEG (fixed height) Corsa 295/30 ZR19 – Electrically adjustable sports (MP3) audio file compatibility – Lightweight carpet seats with side airbags – 700 W Aston Martin Suspension – Memory seats and exterior Exterior options Premium Audio System with – Front: Independent double mirrors (three positions) Dolby® Pro Logic II® – 10-spoke lightweight wishbones incorporating – Dual-stage driver/passenger –  1000 W Bang & Olufsen alloy wheels anti-dive geometry, coil front airbags BeoSound audio system – Silver painted springs, anti-roll bar and – Carbon-Fibre front grille with ICEpower ® technology – Satin Black painted monotube adaptive dampers – Titanium front grille and – 10-spoke forged alloy wheels – Satellite radio – Rear: Independent double side strake meshes (USA and Canada only) – Liquid Silver painted wishbones with anti-squat – Powerfold exterior –  Garage door opener – Gloss Black painted with and anti-lift geometry, heated mirrors (Europe only) 1 a diamond-turned finish dual-rate coil springs and – Heated rear screen – Second glass ECU – Alternative Brake Caliper monotube adaptive dampers – Automatic temperature control – Aston Martin Tracking finish: Grey, Red or Yellow – Three-stage Adaptive – Organic Electroluminescent by Cobra 1,4,6 – Pirelli P Zero Tyres Damping System (ADS) (OEL) displays – Personalised sill plaques – Black or Silver Graphics Pack 1 with Normal, Sport and – Trip computer – First aid kit – individual body panels or Track modes – Cruise control – Ashtray and cigar lighter combinations of: roof, rear ® – Bluetooth telephone tailgate panel and lamp infills, – Boot-mounted umbrella Brakes preparation front bonnet and grille ‘lipstick’ – Leather ECU pouch – Satellite navigation 1 – Front: Ventilated Carbon – Exterior Carbon-Fibre Pack Ceramic Matrix discs, 398 mm – Auto-dimming interior comprising mirror caps, 1 rear-view mirror diameter with six-piston side strake and lamp infills – Auto-dimming interior monobloc calipers – Carbon-Fibre side strakes rear-view mirror with garage – Rear: Ventilated Carbon – Painted Carbon-Fibre door opener (USA and Ceramic Matrix discs, 360 mm front grille 1 Canada only) diameter with four-piston – Black front grille and side monobloc calipers strake meshes In-car entertainment Dimensions – Length 4385 mm (172.6”) – Width 1865 mm (73.4”) excluding mirrors – Width 2022 mm (79.6”) including mirrors – Height 1250 mm (49.2”) – Wheelbase 2600 mm (102.4”) – Front track 1570 mm (61.8”) – Rear track 1575 mm (62.0”) – Turning circle 11.8 m (38.7 ft) (kerb to kerb) – Boot capacity 300 litres (10.6 cu ft) – Fuel capacity 80 litres (17.6 UK gal/21.1 US gal) – Kerb weight 1665 kg Fuel consumption litres/100 km (mpg) – Urban 25.5 (12.6) – Extra-urban 10.2 (27.7) – Combined 14.7 (19.2) Gas mileage – TBC CO2 emissions – 343 g/km 1 Not available in all markets. 2 Not available with lightweight seats. 3 Does not include side airbags or passenger airbag cut-off switch. 4 Complies with UK Thatcham Category 5 requirements. Excludes subscription. Standard in UK. 5 iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. 6 Cobra is a registered trademark of Cobra Automotive Technologies SpA. 7  ‘Sportshift’ trademark is used under licence from Prodrive (Holdings) Ltd. 75 GENUINE PASSION. ASSURED PROFESSIONALISM. UNEQUALLED SERVICE With 148 dealerships in 42 countries, Aston Martin has a global presence to match its reputation as maker of some of the world’s most coveted and recognisable cars. All our showrooms and service centres reflect the prestige and exclusivity associated with the Aston Martin brand, ensuring your ownership experience begins as soon as you enter the showroom. Staffed by passionate, highly trained salespeople and technicians, all your needs are catered for. From expert guidance through the specification and ordering process to the unique peace of mind that comes from having your cherished car meticulously maintained by skilled specialists, our dealerships are at your disposal. One of the most valuable services our dealerships provide is helping you create an Aston Martin that’s a true reflection of your own taste and personality. With a wide choice of paint colours, from classic silvers, greys and bronzes to contemporary reds, blues, greens and yellows, your Vantage can be as subtle or eye-catching as you wish. Whatever colour you choose you can be sure of the finest paint quality in the industry, for each car is painted and polished by hand, receiving up to nine applications of paint and lacquer in a process that takes more than 50 man-hours. Time and care are also lavished on the interior. In addition to advising you on your colour and trim choices, our expert salespeople will explain our new bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin, which is the absolute pinnacle of personalisation. They will also take you through the available accessories and options, including luxury luggage and protective car covers and inform you of the many exclusive Aston Martin customer driving events held around the world throughout the year, from track days at the legendary Nürburgring to luxurious culinary and cultural driving tours of some of the world’s most appealing destinations. 77 SPORTS CARS TO SAVOUR Pure of form and rich in character, every Vantage delivers on the promise of the Aston Martin name. From the sublime V8 and sabre-sharp V8 S to the fearsome V12 S flagship, the Aston Martin Vantage range boasts unprecedented performance, character and breadth of appeal. Beautiful and practical, thrilling and exploitable; whichever Vantage you choose will rekindle your love of driving and turn every journey into a lasting memory. 79 IMPORTANT NOTICE Pictures and word mark Performance results The cars illustrated in this brochure may include additional options not featured in this brochure or that are only available at extra cost. Because Vantage V12 S is not yet in production, gas mileage data are not yet available in final form. Any figures quoted are Aston Martin’s estimates and as soon as type approval is issued the gas mileage figures will be made available. Tyre choice may also impact on performance results, fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, ride comfort and handling. Updates Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification, design and production of its cars and alterations take place continually. Whilst every effort is made to produce up-to-date literature about our evolving products, this brochure should not be regarded as a guide to any currently available products, options, accessories or specifications, nor does it constitute any offer for sale of any particular car, product, option, accessories and/or services or combination of the same. This brochure is merely an indication of the kinds of Aston Martin products and services which may be available from time to time. The contents of this brochure represent Aston Martin Lagonda Limited’s business as a whole. Text and photographs in this brochure may relate to specifications, options, accessories and/or services that are not available for sale in some countries or which have been superseded or are otherwise no longer available. Images shown may not be reflective of the final car. Published figures should be used for comparison purposes only and verification should not be attempted on public roads. No guarantee is given expressed or implied of performance results, fuel consumption or CO2 emissions. Aston Martin Lagonda Limited strongly urges that all speed laws be obeyed and that safety belts be worn at all times. The weight of the car will influence the level of CO2 emitted and as a result, cars with higher levels of specification and factory fit options may emit higher levels of CO2. However, Vehicle Excise Duty is charged according to the weight of and CO2 emissions of the standard car, as published in this brochure. All petrol engines are fitted with a catalytic converter. Copyright and other intellectual property rights This brochure and its contents are protected by various intellectual property rights, including without limitation, copyright, design rights and trademarks, that are owned or licensed by Aston Martin. You may not copy or use this brochure or any of its contents for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent. Distributors and dealers Distributors and dealers are not agents of Aston Martin Lagonda Limited and have absolutely no authority to bind Aston Martin Lagonda Limited by any express or implied undertaking or representation. Sales by dealers or agents are subject to their terms and conditions of sale. Company details Aston Martin Lagonda Limited (company number 01199255) has its registered office at Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire CV35 0DB, England. Telephone +44(0)1926 644644 Facsimile +44(0)1926 644333 VAT Number 904 447 237 www.astonmartin.com Part no: 705970 Design and production Identity Ltd (London) Photography Max Earey and Dominic Fraser WWW.ASTONMARTIN.COM