Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT = $99k Limited Edition = Debut NYAS

[rfx45]

I am f'n sold!!!! Next car for sure!


Available as either a coupe or convertible (at extra cost), the GT packs the automaker's 4.7-liter V8 pumping out 430 horsepower and 361 pound-feet of torque capable of getting it to 60 miles per hour in 4.6 seconds and to a top speed of 190 miles per hour. Buyers can choose between either a seven-speed automated manual with magnesium paddle shifters or a traditional six-speed manual.

Despite the stripped-down price, buyers aren't going to be missing many amenities in the GT. It comes standard with graphite-painted alloy wheels and black trim around the headlights side windows, exhausts and taillights. An optional graphics pack recalls Aston Martin's 24 Hours of Le Mans success with contrasting colors on the grille, mirror caps, rear diffuser and – on coupes – the A-pillar. The interior gets carbon-fiber sill plates, Alcantara door panels and sport seats from the V12 Vantage S. North American sales begin in the third quarter.

Aston Martin Launches Two New Special Editions at New York

 New motorsport-honed $99,900 Vantage GT brings Aston Martin brand closer than ever before; offering 430bhp and a top speed of 190mph

 DB9 Carbon Edition offers eye-catching looks and classic understated elegance

 Both cars will make international debuts at 2014 NYIAS

Irvine, CA, 15 April 2014 - Aston Martin is unveiling two exclusive new special editions for North American markets at the 84th New York International Auto Show this week.

The great British sports car marque, now in its 101st year, is debuting a bold addition to its iconic V8 Vantage range as well as dramatic new special edition variants of the timeless DB9, underlining the company's ability to create cars that sit apart from the mainstream.

Making the Aston Martin brand more accessible to sports car enthusiasts than ever before, the bold new 2015 Vantage GT combines race-honed dynamics and looks with a new sub- $100,000 price entry point and comes in Coupe or Roadster form, each offered with either six- speed manual or seven-speed Sportshift II automated manual transmission – both delivering 430bhp and a top speed of 190mph.

Enhancing the enduring allure of Aston Martin's seminal GT, the DB9, the Carbon Edition models deliver eye-catching looks and classic elegance, again in either Coupe or Volante.

V8 Vantage GT: race breeding, sports styling and more accessible than ever

Pure, unadulterated fun is what lies at the heart of the new V8 Vantage GT. Honed on the track to excel on the road, Vantage GT – available in Coupe or Roadster form – delivers a power hike to 430bhp at 7,300rpm. This means a top speed of 190mph and a reduced 0-60mph time of 4.6 seconds.

The increased power and torque are achieved through a valved air intake system and an aggressive spark strategy. The air intake system valve opens at engine speeds above 3,500rpm to allow greater air flow into the engine which in turn helps increase power and optimise performance feel. Meanwhile the aggressive spark method uses sophisticated electronics to ignite the fuel in the engine at precisely the right time allowing the engine to run at its most powerful. It can also recognise higher octane fuel and extract the optimum performance from the increased rating.

Designed with the purist in mind, that power feeds the rear wheels through a sporty six-speed manual gearbox as standard equipment; with the option of a close-ratio seven-speed SportshiftTM II automated manual transmission with short final-drive ratio for those seeking to capture the motorsport thrill.

The new Vantage GT brings together the best of the V8 Vantage's performance and dynamics to deliver race-winning responses. A front mid-mounted, 4.7-litre, all-alloy, quad overhead cam, dry-sumped V8 engine is complemented by a rousing sports exhaust, aerodynamics honed through numerous wins in GT racing and a competition-derived braking system.

The compact proportions and inherent balance of the Vantage design are supported by a carefully calibrated sports suspension tune and quick-ratio steering rack that rewards the true enthusiast driver on road, and on track.

Styled to evoke thoughts of the track, Vantage GT celebrates Aston Martin's sporting heritage and motorsport success, drawing direct inspiration from the Vantage GT4 race car which will be seen in competition across North America during the 2014 season.

A purposeful package of dark-themed exterior details include graphite painted diamond-turned alloy wheels alongside black headlamp bezels, side window surrounds and textured tailpipe finishers. Clear rear lamps with black surrounds convey the appropriate air of purpose and excitement.

This neatly offsets a series of eye-catching liveries with optional graphics packs available on Vantage GT. Offering a nod to Aston Martin's race heritage including the Le Mans-winning DBR1 and hugely successful DB2/4 of the 1950s, the exterior themes of Alloro Green, Jet Black, Skyfall Silver, Mariana Blue and Speedway White can be personalised further with contrasting graphics adorning grille lipstick, mirror caps, A-pillar/cant rail (Coupe only) and rear diffuser blade.

With a range of new technical and tactile materials plus new finishes inside, as out, Vantage GT's sporting associations are unmistakable. New interior features and materials include machined carbon sill plaques, black magnesium paddle-shifts or carbon fibre gearshift surround; satin chrome rotaries; a leather (or Alcantara) steering wheel with contrasting on-centre stitch feature; seat and door inserts in technical Plissè Alcantara and unique seat trim patterns. Occupants are cossetted by distinctive Aston Martin sports seats as first seen on the V12 Vantage S.

Priced from $99,900 RRP, first deliveries of the new Vantage GT will begin in quarter three to North American customers.

 

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[finallyfamous]

Excited to cop one .

need a new toy.

 

[rfx45]

 

[jumpman247]

0 to 60 in 4.6 isn't anything special.

Car is sexy though.

 

[jbc908]

no navi with base? or does it pop out the dash or something

 

[rfx45]

0 to 60 in 4.6 isn't anything special.

Car is sexy though.

Eh, it's a GT car, more than enough for it. I just hope it's smoother on the road than other Aston GT cars.

 

[yeezusdisciple]

M3>>>

 

[shogun]

Will buy after I rob a few banks or get a rich sugar mama. No one would be allowed to eat in the car.

 

[n3rd]

They're going to lease the hell out of these on the Westside of LA and in DTLA.

 

[wj4]

They're going to lease the hell out of these on the Westside of LA and in DTLA.

Yep. I'd do the same. Never gonna own a luxury car.

 

[nazdrowie]

some what off topic...but this review of a vantage made me laugh

 

[rfx45]

Did he say the car has dual clutch ******? I don't remember Aston having a dual-clutch ****** yet? IIRC, their latest was the Auto 7-speed Sportshift II and that was still a single clutch.

 

[al audi]

0 to 60 in 4.6 isn't anything special.

e46 m3s pulled that off stock i believe.....well 4.8 but I mean......yea who would notice that

 

[franco23x]

They all crap anyway.

 

[al audi]

Yep. I'd do the same. Never gonna own a luxury car.

agree

 

[wj4]

e46 m3s pulled that off stock i believe.....well 4.8 but I mean......yea who would notice that

I used to be into cars heavily when I was younger. All about the performance and canyon running and all. At this point in my career and life, I don't think I would ever mod a car again. If I had a choice of this car or say, a new M3 sitting on nice HRE rims and $20k worth of mods, I would choose the former easily. I appreciate the simplicity and elegance of the stock form, which I used to think was boring. This car probably won't even be redlined much

 

[yanky]

Ooo Ahhh I like. Both Porsche and Aston have a timeless design to them that I love.

Vanquish will always be my favorite out of all the models. Love the lines on that car.

 

[rfx45]

This car probably won't even be redlined much

Good because Aston doesn't have redlines on the tach.


I can live with stock cars most just needs to be lowered slightly though.

 

[al audi]

I used to be into cars heavily when I was younger. All about the performance and canyon running and all. At this point in my career and life, I don't think I would ever mod a car again. If I had a choice of this car or say, a new M3 sitting on nice HRE rims and $20k worth of mods, I would choose the former easily. I appreciate the simplicity and elegance of the stock form, which I used to think was boring. This car probably won't even be redlined much

pretty much

i was also into sneakers when i was younger also lol

I can live with stock cars most just needs to be lowered slightly though.

fact

an yea yanky porsche an aston are timeless

 

[e3lal]

Is no one else impressed by the price? It is cheaper than CL550 coupe.

 

[wj4]

Good because Aston doesn't have redlines on the tach.


I can live with stock cars most just needs to be lowered slightly though.

Stock height doesn't even bother me anymore. I used to be anal about this too, I always had no gap.


Only thing I would do is 35% tint all around.

 

[al audi]

Is no one else impressed by the price? It is cheaper than CL550 coupe.

yes, i would take this car over NT beloved Nissan GTR all day

 

[al audi]

Stock height doesn't even bother me anymore. I used to be anal about this too, I always had no gap.


Only thing I would do is 35% tint all around.

well damn

well no it depends on the car........certain cars out the gate are pretty much good stock height

i was thinking more across the board but yea i can kinda agree to that

but yea some light tint and youre good to go bro

 

[yeezusdisciple]

Aston Re trash