Aston Martin Vantage comes of age with the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage S characterized by a series of new driver features focused all designed to push the sharp dynamic of a new standard for Vantage benchmark.
own Aston Martin V8 4.7 liters is designed to deliver peak power of 430 hp (436 PS / 321 kW) at 7300 rpm and torque of 490 Nm (361 lb.ft) at 5,000 rpm and is connected to a new land up developed Sportshift ™ II transmission designed specifically for Aston Martin V8 Vantage S with seven-speed short list of driver involvement to deliver the most immersive and intense.
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S summarizes all the attributes of the V8 Vantage and the pilot pushes beyond what we offered before,” says Dr. Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin, “It combines joy with all the dynamic posture of the charm , beauty and practicality is already associated with the Vantage. ”
dynamic reviews are central to the S Vantage, with an accelerated rate toward the rack 15:01 17:01 compared to the standard car and a larger diameter front brake disc brake calipers with new six-piston front. New springs and dampers, wider rear wheels and also help with the revision of the chassis. A new Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system specifically tuned to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S together with a new brake module providing features such as Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA), which provides assistance in emergency braking situations, and Hill Start Assist (HSA). Bespoke tires with Bridgestone were developed to optimize adhesion by increasing the dynamic feel.
At the core of S Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the new seven-speed Sportshift ™ II automated manual transmission, offered as standard and offers exceptionally fast gear changes, twenty percent faster than Sportshift ™. The smaller gear ratios well spaced advantage allows optimum torque, which combined with a shorter final drive ratio of 4.182:1 provides quicker acceleration and more sporty feel. The benefits inherent in a single clutch system reduces the complexity and significant weight in a solution of double clutch. Sportshift ™ II allows the driver to take a greater level of control by modulating the gas pedal to achieve the desired type of switch gears. Moreover, the S Vantage has a sport button that speeds and changing gears allows the driver to a more aggressive throttle response while also opening the exhaust valves divert most of the engine speed range perfectly characterize the ‘S’ variant.
As with all Aston Martin, Aston Martin V8 Vantage S benefits from its own unique sound with a new muffler and valve bypass map, creating a note very distinct and highly vocal exhaust.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is instantly recognizable as a true Aston Martin, characterized by its purposeful stance convey his agility and performance. Ahead, a new front bumper houses completed in less carbon fiber perfectly aligned with a higher intake of air feeding the engine and front brakes. The divider combined with the work “flip” cover extended platform in harmony to offer a higher down force at high speed. New 19-inch ‘V’ style wheel spokes are available as standard, while an optional 10-spoke forged wheels option of lightweight, further reduces the unsprung mass. A new rear bumper and side skirts extends the optical drive.
Bridging the gap between road car and racing cars, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is strongly influenced by the race car of 2011 Vantage GT4. The GT4 Vantage takes immensely rigid bonded aluminum chassis, providing the ideal platform for a race car. Minor race safety modifications, including an FIA approved cage and tank the bag racing gasoline along with weight-saving measures are made to the standard road car to convert it into a class winning race car. In 2010, he won his class at 24 Hours of Dubai after this endurance race with the most wins in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, Silverstone and Spa 24 Hours 24 Hours. He also won his first major championship victory in the GT4 European Cup International
The logic behind the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S was to push the boundaries of the already acclaimed V8 Vantage with the highest levels of driver involvement as possible. Aston Martin engineers began to grow almost all the dynamic elements of the car to create a highly distinctive driving experience.
“With each new model, we will continue to evolve and improve our VH architecture,” said the Aston Martin Director of Product Development, Ian Minards. “The engineering team at Gaydon looked at every single performance attribute of the V8 Vantage, engine and transmission to suspension, steering, brakes and tires and found that it was necessary to make this car deserves the coveted emblem of the ‘S’. The result is a package of pure driver-focused, in both coupe and roadster form, explores and emphasizes the sporting character of Vantage iconic. ”
The 4.7 liter V8 engine was modified to deliver peak power of 430 hp (436 PS / 321 kW) at 7200 rpm and torque of 490 Nm (361 lb.ft) at 5,000 rpm represents an increase of 10 hp and 20 nm respectively, and is represented with a black engine liner. The increase was achieved through an air intake valve system and an aggressive spark. The air inlet valve opens above 3500 rpm, to allow more airflow to the engine, which helps optimize performance, precisely the right part of the torque curve. Spark aggressive strategy uses sophisticated electronics to ignite the fuel in the engine, at precisely the moment the right, allowing it to run at its most powerful. It can also recognize higher octane fuel and extract the maximum performance rating increased.
The power delivery and torque on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is delivered to the most widely used mid-range engine speeds, which creates a gentle and easy acceleration. Most demand for horsepower and torque is in the mid-range Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is where the greatest torque is delivered at 5,000 rpm.
Sportshift ™ II is an automated manual transmission with a new seven-speed Graziano box, which is positioned at the rear of the Aston Martin Vantage S transaxle helping to balance near 49:51 weight. The system benefits from a single manual clutch coupled with the electronic switching gears to change rates and was designed from the beginning, exclusively for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S. Aston Martin chosen specifically to develop the system SportshiftTM due to her sporting involved, including the mass complexity, reduced the savings of moving parts, real and tangible changes in gait. This contributes, along with other weight saving shares, a reduction of total vehicle weight of 30 kg.
electro-hydraulic controls are operated by two steering column-mounted magnesium paddles allows the driver to shift up or down. Faster than a conventional manual system, and at least 50 pounds lighter than a dual-clutch, Sportshift ™ II offers the inherent benefits of being able to drive in automatic mode and shift manually. Sportshift ™ II is 24 kg lighter than Sportshift ™ featured on the standard Vantage.
Sportshift ™ II gives seven reasons for allowing the first six marches to sit closer advantage characteristic of torque, which increases the feeling of acceleration and gives the driver greater control. The seventh art is a relationship to deliver a more calmer, more refined the art of cruising by stretches of the motorway and also delivers better fuel economy.
driver interaction with SportshiftTM II is made as simple as possible to allow the driver to concentrate on the road. Two magnesium paddles allow an up or down through a change of gear. The controls are mounted on the column so that the driver can always find them easily, no matter what position the wheel is within
As well as select gears manually with the paddle-shift, the driver is also able to select the “D” button on the dashboard to activate the automatic mode, which works like a traditional automatic gear change precisely at the right time, doing Traffic light work, urban and motorway driving.
The new seven-speed automated manual is standard on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage S suiting perfectly the nature of motor sport. Aston Martin chose not to offer a manual transmission option, due to high demand expected Sportshift ™ II.
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S ‘sporty character really comes into its own when the sport button is depressed on the dashboard giving the driver faster gear changes in both manual and automatic (a decrease of 60 milliseconds) and prevents the car moving to the next gear when the revolution limit is reached. The “normal” provides a more gradual acceleration, more suited to everyday situations, like driving in urban areas, heavy traffic, or in difficult time. Selecting the ‘Sport’ mode provides a more marked acceleration along with a sporty exhaust note. This mode is designed for use in dynamic driving situations where responses are required sharper, extracting maximum performance from the car.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S weighs 1610 kg (coupe), 30 kg lighter than the standard Vantage due to the weight optimization of new transmission Sportshift ™ II and use of carbon fiber. Air-cooled rather than oil cooled, the Sportshift ™ II system takes advantage with the elimination of the oil pump and associated accessories save 24 kg over the conventional six-speed Sportshift ™ system.
As with all Aston Martins, the Vantage S benefits from near perfect weight balance of 49:51 front to rear, due to the positioning of the gearbox in the transaxle contributing to the excellent dynamics.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S remains a practical day to day sports car with a boot of 300 liters, with convenient opening tailgate shaped coupe, the roadster has a retractable soft top that can be automatically operated by 30 km / h.
The S variant features a unique muffler specifically tuned to set your intention phonetically sports. A revised map opens the bypass valves at the beginning of the range of rotations of 3500 rpm and even before, the ‘Sport’ mode producing more crackle on overrun.
