Aston Announces Sale of V12 Vantage to the US

Posted on 23rd July 2010 in Aston Martin

Prayers answered? For Aston Martin fanatics in the United Stated who have been longing for the car manufacturer’s V12 line up, the answer is a resounding yes. Aston Martin V12 VantageAston Martin just announced that it will be selling the V12 Vantage to the US. They also released the car’s more than impressive specs.

According to Aston, the Vantage will be driven by a 6.0-liter engine which can generate a whopping 510 horsepower and peak at 420 pound-feet of torque. The supercar’s top speed is 190 miles per house and it can sprint from zero to here (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds. Those figures are not bad at all. Aston also said that its newly “muscled up” Vantage is very agile especially with its monster of an engine.

The car manufacturer promised nothing less than a “definitive Aston Martin driving experience.” However, those who have been ogling at the European version of the car may notice some subtle modifications in the US-issue. These structure changes were necessary to meet North and South American standards.

The Carbon Black V12 Aston will be sold exclusively to the American Market. This new version is in addition to the enhancements made to the standard V12 Vantage. The Carbon Black’s body paint will also have “metallic twists” for a deeper and richer patina. This process required manual painting, which was completed painstakingly by 50 men. The car’s side stake will be made out of carbon fiber, and a brightly finished grille will be added to its front fascia.

The interior of the car will also be mostly in black leather. The stitching, according to Aston Martin, will be done with silver threads. The standard equipment of the Carbon V12 Vantage will be 700w Premium Audio System. The initial US deliveries are scheduled on the 4th quarter of this year.

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