2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage, USA Bound

David Walker, LeaseTrader.com — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:00:27 GMT

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

Two door, two seat coupe body
Bonded aluminium structure
Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body
Extruded aluminium door side impact beams
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (dipped beam)
Halogen projector headlamps (main beam)
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