The V8 Vantage is the information from Aston Martin to be the most successful model of the British sports car manufacturer. But that is no reason for the engineers to rest. With many technical changes to both the coupe and the roadster to the starting line. Heart is a new eight-cylinder engine, with significantly more power than its predecessor waiting on.

More and more horsepower engine capacity
Previously, the V8 Vantage by a 385 horsepower 4.3-liter engine driven. The new engine now delivers 4.7 liters engine capacity of at least 426 hp and generates a maximum torque of 470 Newton metres. Thus, the athletes in 4.8 seconds from a standing start to 100 and will speed up to 290 km / h fast. For comparison: The current model is currently 0.2 seconds slower speeds and reaching a maximum speed of 280 km / h.

Increased comfort
Likewise, the revised automatic transmission called Sports Shift. This should be comfortable working - and in sport mode yet aggressive and dynamic act. The chassis has been modified. New springs to ensure a comfortable travel. With a tighter steering Aston Martin wants a more direct driving experience.

New sport package
Both the coupe as well as for the Roadster is a new sport package. This includes forged wheels, for less fed uncertain controlled mass. There are dynamically tuned shock absorbers, springs and modified for the new coupe rear stabilizers.

From the outside, almost unchanged
Externally, the V8 Vantage largely unchanged. There are new standard 19-inch wheels with rims in the 20-spoke design. In combination with the Sport Package are also five-spoke alloy wheels on offer. Inside, there is a new centre console. In this integrated is the start button and an opening for the so-called Emotional Control Unit - in short ECU. This glass, polished stainless steel and polycarbonate-made module replaces the traditional key. Also new: a disk navigation system and ports for MP3 players.

It continues handmade
The V8 Vantage will remain in the hands of British manufactured Gaydon. The sports car should be in the third quarter of 2008 on the market. The prices for the Coupe and Roadster, Aston Martin still no details.

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