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2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

July 19th, 2012 Filed under: Aston Martin
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The 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is presented with a 6-liter engine, paired as in the Coupe with six-speed manual gearbox. The results obtained  517 PS at 6500 rpm and 570 Nm of torque at 5750 rpm. Everything has been made ??into one in the form of Vantage Roadster to take advantage of the agility sport orientation. Aston Martin Vantage Roadster gives power and torque is large enough to provide flexibility, and performance driving experience with a truly stunning. Speed ??range can be reached at 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds.

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According to Dr Ulrich Bez, said: “The 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage models are, first and foremost, driver’s cars – inviting and fully rewarding the driver’s full involvement. The addition to our range of this exceptional new Roadster allows the driver and passenger to experience full ‘sensory overload’ thanks to its outstanding performance. I believe no other car in this class offers the combination of the V12 Vantage Roadster’s prestige, six-speed manual gearbox and the unique enjoyment that driving a high performance convertible can deliver.”

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2013 Aston Martin V12 Specs:

Engine

  • All-alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5,935cc V12
  • Compression ratio 10.7:1
  • Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
  • Fully-catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
  • Power: 517 PS at 6,500 rpm
  • Torque: 570 Nm at 5,750 rpm
  • 0-62 mph (100 km/h): 4.5 seconds
  • Top speed: 190 mph (305 km/h)

Transmission

  • Rear mid-mounted six-speed manual gearbox
  • Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre prop shaft
  • Limited-slip differential
  • Final drive ratio 3.71:1

Suspension

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

Wheels and tyres

  • Front: 9J x 19″ Pirelli P Zero Corsa 255/35 ZR19
  • Rear: 11J x 19″ Pirelli P Zero Corsa 295/30 ZR19
  • Tyre repair kit

Brakes

  • Front: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs – 398 mm diameter with six-piston calipers
  • Rear: Ventilated carbon ceramic discs – 360 mm diameter with four-piston calipers
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
  • Traction Control

Dimensions

  • Length: 4,382mm
  • Width: 2,022mm (including mirrors)
  • Height: 1,256mm
  • Wheelbase: 2,600mm
  • Fuel Tank: 80 l
  • Weight: 1,760kg

The 2013 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is priced at RRP £ 150 000 in the UK.

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