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Adrian PatonAston Martin V8 Vantage roadster
November 16th 2006 03:18
The eagerly awaited roadster version of the stunning Aston Martin V8 Vantage is due to be unveiled at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday 29th November.
The Vantage Roadster represents the latest evolution of Aston Martin's synthesis of craft and technology. From the beautifully hand stitched leather seats to the hand-finished bodies, to the ultra-modern Aston Martin V8 engine, hand-assembled at a dedicated, high-technology facility in Cologne, Germany, the Vantage Roadster is an exclusive, advanced and uniquely desirable sports car.
The roadster was developed from the outset alongside the V8 Vantage Coupe which was launched in 2005, the Roadster shares the unique-to-Aston Martin bonded aluminum VH (Vertical Horizontal) architecture – the backbone to all modern Aston Martins. Adding to this structure, sophisticated materials such as lightweight alloys, magnesium and advanced composites are used for the body, further contributing to the car's low weight and high rigidity.
The Vantage Roadster delivers exceptional performance with careful development and engineering ensuring that the Roadster equals the achievements of its Coupe sibling, with 0-100 hm/h achieved in the low 5 second range and a potential maximum speed of 280 km/h .
Available with two transmission alternatives from launch, the standard offering is the fast-shifting, six-speed Graziano conventional stick-shift manual gearbox with ratios perfectly matched to the performance of the V8 engine. As an option, Aston Martin's new Sportshift automated manual transmission – an ultra-quick system that provides the driver with heightened precision via fingertip control of gear changes using paddles to progress smoothly and swiftly through the ratios is available.
Australian prices and delivery dates are unknown at this stage.
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