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Last week, we brought you the first pictures of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster. Now, the company has announced that a 517-horsepower 6.0L V12 engine will team up with a six-speed manual transmission to send the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, or 0.3 second slower than the coupe. At 1,760 kilograms, the Roadster is also 80-kg heavier.
As the most potent of Aston Martin convertibles, this one can reach a top speed of 305 km/h.
Once again, drivers will be able to choose between two operating modes - Normal and Sport. The latter offers a sharper throttle response along with a more aggressive exhaust note.
Carbon fibre is used for the hood, hand-made front splitter and rear diffuser, mirror caps and other places. Meanwhile, the rear spoiler incorporates a more pronounced ''flip.''
An interior trim package comprising a carbon fibre fascia and gearshift surround is available for those seeking to customize their ride.
The new Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is priced at £150,000 (about $237,000) and should wind up in driveways starting in late 2012.
As the most potent of Aston Martin convertibles, this one can reach a top speed of 305 km/h.
Once again, drivers will be able to choose between two operating modes - Normal and Sport. The latter offers a sharper throttle response along with a more aggressive exhaust note.
Carbon fibre is used for the hood, hand-made front splitter and rear diffuser, mirror caps and other places. Meanwhile, the rear spoiler incorporates a more pronounced ''flip.''
An interior trim package comprising a carbon fibre fascia and gearshift surround is available for those seeking to customize their ride.
The new Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is priced at £150,000 (about $237,000) and should wind up in driveways starting in late 2012.
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| Photo: Aston Martin |
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| Photo: Aston Martin |