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The New Aston Martin Vantage

AM 6 Atlanta September 2017 Photo: Drew Gibson

This is the new Aston Martin Vantage.  It gets a whole lotta yes.

For $149,995.  Key attributes are below, but the main thing is the Lime paint. Indeed.

  • Maximum speed 195mph; 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds
  • Maximum power: 510PS / 503BHP / 375kW at 6000rpm
  • Latest generation aluminum structure is 70 per cent new
  • All-alloy quad overhead cam 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, front-mid-mounted
  • 510PS @ 6000rpm and 685Nm @ 2000-5000rpm
  • Slimline wet sump system enabling engine to be mounted lower in chassis(what the hell does this even mean?)
  • Rear-mounted ZF eight-speed automatic transmission with adaptive shift (This too!)

 

 


“Vantage. An evocative name for a magnificent bloodline of thoroughbred sports cars.”

Source: Introducing the new Vantage: the successor to a true sporting dynasty | Aston Martin | Pressroom

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