Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 [Nuovo Allestimento]

[Touareg 2.5]

Aston Martin has unveiled a new motorsport-inspired special edition; the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 which brings a new dimension of sporting prowess and dynamic ability to the V8 Vantage range.

Successor to the special edition V8 Vantage N400 of 2007, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 is based upon the standard 4.7-litre, 420bhp, 180mph V8 Vantage and is available as a Coupe or Roadster, and with a six-speed manual or optional Sportshift automated manual transmission.

The Vantage N420 draws inspiration from the company's experiences at the Nürburgring 24-hour race. In the 2006 running of the annual Nürburgring endurance classic amongst a field of mostly motorsport homologated cars, Aston Martin entered a near-standard, road-registered V8 Vantage. Driven by a team of employees, including Aston Martin's CEO, Dr Ulrich Bez, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage - named 'Rose' by the team - finished 4th in class and 24th overall from a field of more than 200 specialised racing cars.

Since then Aston Martin has returned every year to compete in this gruelling endurance race, scoring a string of class victories and podiums with road-registered V8 and V12 Vantages and most recently the new four-door Rapide. Not only has this racing success spawned a burgeoning V8 Vantage GT4 customer programme run by Aston Martin Racing, but lessons learned in racing at the Nürburgring has led to aerodynamic and other performance developments being fed back into Aston Martin's road cars.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420

A generous standard specification and some unique options ensure the special edition Vantage N420 is both exclusive and distinctive, while also offering a 27kg weight saving - achieved through the application of carbon fibre - over the standard Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

On the outside, wider sills combine perfectly with a carbon fibre splitter, side strakes and diffuser, while bold 10-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels complete with gloss black finish, black mesh vents and 'Graphitic' tailpipe finishers complete the co-ordinated look.

Inside the Vantage N420 offers an Iridium interior package, with graphite instruments, leather or Alcantara® steering wheel, special N420 sill plaques and lightweight carbon fibre seats, complete with 'Race Track' stitching as in the Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control and Park Distance Control are also standard.

Cementing the Vantage N420's credentials as a special edition Aston Martin V8 Vantage tailored for the most discerning and enthusiastic drivers, it is fitted with the normally optional Sports Pack. This package combines revised springs, dampers and anti-roll bars for even more responsive and dynamic handling, while retaining the V8 Vantage's renowned poise, balance and long distance ability. Finally, a new sports exhaust system delivers a suitably rousing soundtrack.

A further distinctive feature is the availability of a new range of optional Aston Martin 'Race Collection' paint schemes. Pairing bold body colours with contrasting hues for the cant rails and radiator grille surround, they celebrate the marque's racing heritage. All of the company's successful N24 Vantage racers are celebrated, with 'Rose' yellow, 'Kermit' green and 'Elwood' blue all featuring in the collection along with traditional Aston Martin Racing green. The white and black car shown in the accompanying images wears the equally striking 'Asia Cup' livery.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 prices start from £96,995.

NCS

Grande auto e in Aston ci credono pienamente.

Come al solito, la mia scelta andrebbe su questa piuttosto che Porsche & Company.

[superkappa125]

Inutile ribadire quanto sia bella... Quest'allestimento è molto particolare, forse un pelo tamarro, ma non mi dispiace.

[Touareg 2.5]

autoblog.nl

anche Roadster.

[fedegta]

Bella, bellissima, la mia preferita dopo 8c! La Roadster è veramente da infarto!

[oxyde]

i montanti neri sul bianco mal si sposano con l'eleganza della vettura, la roadster è semplicemente stupenda invece...

ma sbaglio o in aston c'è stata una leggera virata verso il pacchianesimo? leggera eh, però....

[Ario_]

Alcuni dettagli sono effettivamente strani, però il complesso è davvero molto bello.

[Alfatop]

sembre bellissima! questo allestimento la rende di sicuro più tamarra e, per questo, non mi fa molto piacere. la preferisco nella versione roadster, che mi sembra alleggerisca un po' la tamarraggine

[Abarth03]

Ci piace, ci piace!

[X82]

Da infarto la Roadster nera!!!!!

:shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock:

[poliziottesco]

sempre bellissima, ovviamente preferisco la roadster (questa versione nera e' elegante e cazzuta, da urlo) ma la linea della coupe' e' comunque splendida. Poi, gli interni in pelle ed alcantara mi stimolano l'ingrifamento

circa la tendenza alla tamarrizazzione, c'e' da dire che con la V8 hanno da subito cercato riscontro tra un pubblico non solo fatto di eleganti gentleman e rampolli aristocratici, ma anche di giovani ricchi in cerca di qualcosa di appariscente ed altenativo rispetto alla solita 911. Non a caso per la scoperta hanno deciso di usare il nome roadster invece che il classico "volante". In giro se ne vedono soprattutto nere o grigio scuro con pinze freni rosse, ma anche gialle e spesso con cerchi molto appariscenti, al contrario delle DB9 che piu' spesso vedo in blu con canonico interno tan. La V8, specialmente in questo allestimento, e' giusto un po' piu' modaiola e sportiva, a mio parere al tamarro non ci sono ancora arrivati.