2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 RWD Automatic

• 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear aluminum wheels
• Body color front/rear bumpers
• Body-side moldings
• LED indicators, side lamps & brake lights
• P235/40ZR19 Bridgestone Potenza front tires
• P275/35ZR19 Bridgestone Potenza rear tires
• Projector beam halogen headlights
• Soft convertible top w/rear glass window
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers

• 160W Aston Martin sound system
• Air conditioning w/automatic temp control
• Aluminum-faced organic electroluminescent instrumentation -inc: trip computer
• AM/FM/MP3/WMA/WAF stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer -inc: USB input, iPod integration
• Anti-theft alarm system w/immobilizer
• Auxiliary pwr outlet
• Center armrest w/storage & cup holder
• Driver/passenger visor vanity mirrors
• Front floor mats
• Full-Grain Leather Seat Trim
• Glass & polished stainless steel Emotion Control Unit (ECU) engine starting system
• Gunmetal alloy facia trim & graphite center console finish
• Leather wrapped steering wheel
• LED map lights
• Pwr door locks
• Pwr sport bucket seats w/manual lumbar
• Pwr windows
• Rear window defogger
• Remote keyless entry w/trunk release
• Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering column

• 3.91 rear axle ratio
• 4-wheel double wishbone independent suspension w/coil springs -inc: aluminum dampers
• 4.7L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine -inc: resonance induction system, variable inlet camshaft timing
• Battery disconnect switch
• Electro-hydraulic 6-speed Sportshift automatic transmission -inc: steering column mounted paddle shifters, comfort mode, auto drive mode
• Limited slip differential
• Positive torque control
• Push-button ignition w/clear glass button
• Pwr 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes -inc: radial-mounted 4-piston monobloc calipers
• Rear wheel drive
• Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
• Stainless steel exhaust w/active bypass valves

• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/electronic brakeforce distribution & emergency brake assist
• Battery disconnect switch
• Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags
• Dynamic stability control
• Front & rear crumple zones
• Integrated rollover bars -inc: roll-over sensors
• Parking assist reversing sensors
• Passenger air bag on/off switch
• Positive torque control (PTC)
• Side impact airbags
• Side impact door beams
• Tire Pressure Monitor System
• Traction control

Model Highlights

The V8 Vantage coupe and roadster carry a 4.2-liter V8 engine that generates 420 hp and 302 lb-ft of torque mated to a either a 6-speed manual or Sportshift automated manual transmission. The 6-liter V12 engine makes 510 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque, and it only comes with a 6-speed manual. A V8 Vantage S model is new for 2011, tuned to 430 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque, and features faster acceleration and a higher top speed thanks to the all-new 7-speed Sportshift II automatic. The V8 and V12 Vantages are rear-wheel drive with the engine mounted under the hood, just behind the front axle. Performance is more than respectable in the V8 coupe and roadster, with a top speed of 175 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds, with the S just a bit faster. The V12, of course, goes a bit further, to a maximum of 190 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds -- nearly a full second faster over the V8 model. The V12 also upgrades its brakes to the carbon ceramic variety. Owners of V8 Vantage S and V12 Vantage models get an additional sport button, which modifies throttle response and exhaust tuning for performance driving. The new S also gets a quicker steering ratio than the standard V8 model, as well as a recalibrated suspension system and new 6-piston front disc brakes. Wider wheels and wider tires complete the S package. All Vantages have anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic braking, electronic brake assist, tire pressure monitoring and dynamic stability control. DSC in the V12 includes track mode for a stiffer, more responsive ride during performance driving. The Vantage also features what Aston Martin calls the "Emotion Control Unit," which starts the car when a special key fob is pushed into a slot on the dash. Everything you'd expect in a 2-seater, touring car retailing in the 6-figure range is here, including a 160-watt sound system, automatic temperature control, navigation system, electrically adjustable seats, rear parking sensors, airbags. The stereo can be upgraded to a powerful 700-watt system, and the interior surfaces can be had in finishes like Piano Black and personalized sill plaques can be added. A special edition package known as the N420 is offered on the V8 roadster for 2011, consisting of a sport suspension, unique wheels, lightweight exhaust, carbon fiber trim pieces, power folding mirrors, clear taillamp lenses, parking sensors, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, and sport seats. Special paint colors include Kermit Green, Rose Yellow, Elwood Blue, Aston Martin Racing Green and Asia Cup White and Black.