2011 Aston Martin Vantage

The 2011 Aston Martin Vantage is a sport coupe car artful amalgamate of aluminum, magnesium, carbon fiber, leather, rubber and glass represents pure sensory overload. The 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage one of the world’s most gorgeous automotive sculptures is glistening in opalescent “Mako Blue” paint (“The name is taken from the Mako shark, which is the fastest and most agile shark known to man,” says the automaker). Drawing even more attention are the strategically placed carbon fiber components and the bolt-on, diamond-turned forged ten-spoke alloys.

2011 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe Sedan

The 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage powered by a 32-valve 4.7-liter V8. With 420 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque and can reach to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Bolted to the rear of the engine is a traditional transmission (three pedals) six-speed – the only gearbox offered. Power is transferred to the rear wheels through a transmission shaft coupled carbon fiber sent to a standard mechanical locking differential.

2011 Aston Martin Vantage first Look

The 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage features double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers, compact dual-rate spring design for rear suspension, front brakes are gargantuan ventilated/drilled carbon ceramic discs (15.67 inches in diameter) with six-piston calipers and rear brakes are only slightly smaller ventilated/drilled carbon ceramic discs (14.17 inches in diameter) with four-piston calipers.

2011 Aston Martin Vantage Rear Angle View

The 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Wheels are forged aluminum alloy, 19-inches in diameter, wrapped in custom Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires (255/35ZR19 front and 295/30ZR19 rear). The UTQG treadwear rating on the tires is “60.” Flypaper has less stick.

2011 Aston Martin Vantage Front View

In interior, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage front seats drop into leather and Alcantara bucket seats. The swan doors pull shut with carbon fiber handles and the gearshift is a massive hunk of sculpted aluminum alloy. The instrument cluster has been revised for improved clarity higher contrast numerals and a splash of color.

2011 Aston Martin Vantage Side View

The 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage price for all of this goodness starts at $176,995. Add in destination charges ($1,615), gas guzzler ($3,000), Bang & Olufsen Audio ($7,200), satellite radio ($1,250), Special paint ($1,895) and a few other goodies, and the bottom line on our car tallied $193,755.

Source : Autocarzine