There's a new astonmartin V12 Vantage on the way, which is a pretty good excuse to revisit the sublime original...
Adaptive Damping System from Bilstein, while the rear is fitted with dual-rate coil springs. The driver can choose from Normal, Sport and Track modes, but note that Sport mode isn’t simply limited to damping. It also quickens throttle response and speed of gearchanges, and opens further the already sonorous exhaust.Sport is the perfect all around setting, for the damping, throttle, steering assist, and gear change optimisations serve to enhance the driving experience.
Some could argue that with 565bhp on tap, the front 255- and rear 295-section tyres aren’t wide enough, but. While understeer is rarely present, the degree of oversteer can be dictated by the amount of throttle you wish to use. With the confidence you feel behind the wheel and the chassis’ superb balance, you don’t need to be a GT racer to exploit its full range of performance.
Changes to the beautiful exterior lines are reserved for a new carbonfibre grille opening and when paired with the signature yellow paint, the effect is striking. Visually, it’s more like art than it is automotive styling.a lavish leather and Alcantara upholstery, electrically adjustable sports seats, climate control, cruise control, and Aston Martin's infotainment system complete with sat nav, Bluetooth, USB connectivity and iPhone connectivity.
The interior is unchanged from its refresh in 2009 and while the instrument panel still accomplishes everything that’s expected of a modern car, its styling hasn’t kept pace with the competition. An interiorand its raw, aggressive nature is boldly apparent, just as Aston Martin intended. If the deeply integrated electronic systems of other sports cars don’t appeal to you - like those found in
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