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Aston Martin V8 Vantage model range has been revealed by the company. The latest version of the car will be a coupe and the roadster models. The company has said that the 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has the most extensive updating program since 2008 as it comes with several updates in design and technology.

2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage may outputs 420 bhp (426 PS/313 kW) as it is powered by a revised 4.7-litre engine which coupled with the standard six-speed manual transmission. With the new transmission, the 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage gets shorter shift times, lower final drive, and also closer ratios.

The company have said that this new model will provides better control, response, and driving experience. With its new gear, revised chassis, and bigger brakes, the 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will cost you 84,995 GBP or about 108,500 EUR.

The aero package of the 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage are influenced from the Vantage S and N400 Limited edition. However, the most striking features from this car is on the new front bumper with an integrated splitter and the rear diffuser.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2013) Specifications

Body:
-Two-seat, two-door coupe or soft-cover convertible top body style
-Extruded bonded aluminum VH body structure
-Aluminum, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body
-Extruded aluminum door side-impact beams
-Halogen projector headlamps (main beam)
-High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam)
-LED rear lamps

Engine:
-All-alloy quad overhead camshaft, 32-valve 4735 cc V8
-Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
-Fully catalyzed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
-Compression ratio 11.3:1
-Maximum Power 313 kW (420 bhp / 426 PS) at 7300 rpm
-Maximum Torque 470 Nm (346 lb.ft) at 5000 rpm
-Maximum Speed 180 mph (290 km/h)

Transmission:
-Rear mid-mounted six-speed manual transmission
-Optional rear mid-mounted ‘Sportshift II’* seven-speed automated manual transmission
-Alloy torque tube with carbon fiber propeller shaft
-Limited slip differential
-Final Drive Ratio 3.909:1 (manual); 4.182:1 (‘Sportshift II’)

Steering:
-Rack and pinion, power-assisted steering, 2.62 turns lock-to-lock
-Column tilt and reach adjustment.

Wheels & tires
-19” V-Spoke cast alloy silver painted wheels with diamond turned finish
-Front 8.5J x 19” Bridgestone Potenza RE050 245/40 ZR19
-Rear10.0J x 19” Bridgestone Potenza RE050 285/35 ZR19

Suspension:
-Front Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers
-Rear Independent double wishbones with anti- squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers

Brakes:
-Front Ventilated and grooved two-piece floating discs, 380mm diameter with six-piston callipers
-Rear Ventilated and grooved steel discs, 330mm diameter with four-piston callipers
-Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
-Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
-Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
-Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
-Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
-Positive Torque Control (PTC)
-Hill Start Assist (HSA)
-Traction Control

Interior:
-Full grain leather interior
-Piano Black fascia trim and Graphite center console finish
-Leather-trimmed sports steering wheel
-Electrically operated Sports seats with side airbags
-Dual-stage driver and passenger front airbags
-Powerfold exterior heated mirrors
-Heated rear screen
-Automatic temperature control
-Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays
-Trip computer
-Rear parking sensors
-Tire-pressure monitoring
-Alarm and immobiliser
-Remote-controlled central door locking and boot release
-Glass ECU
-Tracking device (UK only)
-LED map lamps
-Lamy pen and pen holder

In Car Entertainment:
-160 W Aston Martin audio system with six-CD autochanger
-Integrated Apple iPod®connector4
-USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility

Exterior Options:
-V-Spoke cast alloy graphite painted wheels with diamond turned finish
-10-Spoke forged alloy silver painted wheels with diamond turned finish
-10-Spoke forged alloy graphite painted wheels with diamond turned finish
-Sport suspension (coupe only)
-Carbon fiber body pack (front splitter and rear diffuser)
-Bright-finish grille
-Magnum Silver bonnet and side stake meshes
-Clear rear lamps
-Alternative brake caliper finish – black, red, silver
-Front parking sensors

Interior Options:
-Lightweight seats with six-way electrical adjustment
-Memory front seats and exterior mirrors (three positions) (included as standard with Lightweight seats)
-Heated seats (not available with Lightweight seats)
-Passenger seat with ISOFIX (fixed height) (Sports seats only)
-Alternative fascia trim finishes – Walnut, Mahogany, Tamo Ash, Bamboo, Iridium Silver interior with Piano Black
-Color-keyed leather sports steering wheel
-Indented leather seat inserts
-700 W Aston Martin Premium Audio system with Dolby® Pro Logic II®
-1000 W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower®technology
-Satellite navigation system
-Cruise control
-Bluetooth® telephone preparation
-Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror
-Auto dimming interior rear view mirror with garage door opener
-Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor)
-Second glass ECU
-Tracking device
-Personalized sill plaques
-Ashtray and cigar lighter
-Boot mounted umbrella
-Wind deflector (Roadster only)
-First aid kit

Dimensions:
-Length 4385 mm (172.6”)
-Width (excluding mirrors) 1865 mm (73.5”)
-Width (including mirrors) 2025 mm (80.0”)
-Height (Coupe) 1260 mm (49.6”)
-Height (Roadster) 1270 mm (50.0”)
-Wheelbase 2600 mm (102.5”)
-Front Track 1570 mm (62.0”)
-Rear Track 1590 mm (62.6”)
-Turning Circle 11.38 m (37.3 ft) (kerb to kerb)
-Boot Capacity (Coupe) 300 liters (10.6 cu ft)
-Boot Capacity (Roadster) 144 liters (5.0 cu ft)
-Fuel Capacity 80 liters (17.6 UK gal)
-Kerb Weight (Coupe) 1630 kg (3595 lb)
-Kerb Weight (Roadster) 1710 kg (3770 lb)

Fuel Consumption1 litres/100 km (mpg):

Manual
-Urban 19.6 (14.4)
-Extra-urban 10.4 (27.2)
-Combined 13.8 (20.5)

‘Sportshift II’*
-Urban 19.2 (14.7)
-Extra-urban 9.3 (30.4)
-Combined 12.9 (21.9)

Gas Mileage (North America only)

Manual
-City 13 mpg
-Highway 19 mpg

‘Sportshift II’*
-City 14 mpg
-Highway 21 mpg

CO2 Emissions1

Manual
-321 g/km

‘Sportshift II’*
-299 g/km

Data not applicable to North American market
*Recommended Retail Price (RRP) includes taxes (UK & Europe)

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