2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage, USA Bound

2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage, USA Bound

The brand new 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is finally coming to America, If you want one of these 510 horse power Thoroughbreds you have to be put on a waiting list, the starting price of the 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage range from $179,995 for just the base model and $194.995 for the Carbon Black Edition .

Although the V12 Vantage has been out for a while in Europe, Aston Martin just announced the release of the supercar for the United States version

The heart and soul of the DB9 is in its impressive V12 engine producing  510 horse power 420 pound-feet of torque. The DB9 travels 0 - 60 in just under 4.1 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph peaking at 6500 rpm.

Making it a quiet powerhouse compared to the Ferrari 612 or BMW M5 .

The 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage only comes with one transmission, a six-speed manual No automatic transmission will be available for the Vantage.

The Vantage is equipped with front and rear independent suspension with anti-roll bars and monotube dampers.

If the base V12 Vantage is a little too plain for your taste, Aston Martin offer a Carbon Black Edition.

An exclusive for the United States this trim package offers more carbon fiber, black metallic paint, a reworked grille, 10-spoke black wheels and many interior upgrades.

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Specifications

 

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Body

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  Two door, two seat coupe body

  
  


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  Bonded aluminium structure

  
  


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  Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body

  
  


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  Extruded aluminium door side impact beams

  
  


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  High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (dipped beam)

  
  


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  Halogen projector headlamps (main beam)

  
  


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  LED rear lamps

  
  

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Engine

• All alloy quad overhead camshaft 48 valve 5935cc V12


• Compression ratio 10.9:1


• Front mid-mounted engine, rear wheel drive


• Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves


• Maximum Power


• 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS) at 6500 rpm


• Maximum Torque


• 570 Nm (420 lb.ft) at 5750 rpm


• Acceleration


• 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds


• 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds


• Maximum Speed


• 190 mph (305 km/h)


• Fuel Economy


• Urban: 11.64 mpg 24.26 l/100km


• Extra Urban: 24.05 mpg 11.74 l/100km


• Combined: 17.28 mpg 16.35 l/100km


• CO2: 388g/km

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Transmission

• Rear mid-mounted six speed manual gearbox. Alloy torque tube with carbon fiber propeller shaft.


• Limited slip differential.


• Final Drive Ratio 3.71:1


• Steering


• Rack and pinion


• Column tilt and reach adjustment.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Suspension

• Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers


• Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti- squat and anti-lift geometry, dual-rate coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers


• Wheels


• Front: 9” x 19”


• Rear: 11” x 19”

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Tires

• Front: Pirelli P Zero Corsa 255/35 ZR19


• Rear: Pirelli P Zero Corsa 295/30 ZR19

Aston Martin V12 VantageBrakes

• Front: Ventilated Carbon Ceramic discs 398mm diameter with six piston calipers.


• Rear: Ventilated Carbon Ceramic discs 360mm diameter with four piston calipers.


• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode.


• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)


• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)


• Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)


• Traction Control

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Dimensions

• Length: 4380 mm (172.5”)


• Width: 1865 mm (73.5”) (excluding door mirrors)


• 2025 mm (80”) (including door mirrors)


• Height: 1241 mm (49“)


• Wheelbase: 2600 mm. (102.5”)


• Fuel tank capacity: 80 liters (17.6 Imp. Gal. / 21.1 US Gal)


• Weight: 1680 kg (3704 lb)

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Interior

• Carbon fiber door pulls


• Memory seats (3 positions)


• Sports seats with 10 way electric adjustment, including height, tilt and lumbar adjustment.


• Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Front Airbags


• Side Airbags (Sports seats only)


• Heated rear screen


• Automatic temperature control


• Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays


• Trip computer


• Cruise control


• Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system*


• Bluetooth telephone preparation*


• Powerfold exterior mirrors


• Rear parking sensors


• Auto dimming interior rear view mirror


• Tyre pressure monitoring*


• Alarm and immobiliser


• Remote-control central door locking and boot release


• Battery disconnect switch


• Tracking device (UK only)


• In Car Entertainment


• 160W Aston Martin Audio System


• MP3 player connectivity

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Options

• Bright finish grille


• Lightweight seats with 6 way adjustment, including front and rear height adjust. (Does not include side airbags or passenger airbag cut-off switch)*


• Piano Black facia trim


• Graphite Alloy facia trim


• Personalised sill plaques


• Garage door opener (Europe only)


• Tracking device**


• First aid kit


• Smokers' Pack


• Boot mounted umbrella


• Front parking sensors


• Heated seats (Sports seats only)


• ISOFIX and fixed-height passenger seat (Sports seat only)


• Battery conditioner


• 700W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with Dolby® Pro Logic II®


• 1000W Bang & Olufsen Beosound Audio System