Thursday, April 23, 2009

2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage specification,review & stills


2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specifications
ENGINE
Type : 4.7 litre V8 engine
Power : 420bhp
Torque : 470Nm
Transmission drive ratio : 3.909:1
CHASIS
Wheels : 19’’ alloy wheels,20 spoke design
Tires Front : 8.5J x 19’’
Tires Rear : 9.5J x 19’’
PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph : 4.7 seconds
Top Speed : 180mph (288kph)
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Rivew

Apart from the previous ones 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage came afterundergoing a number of technical changes which include up-rated engine performance from a new 4.7 litre power unit in both Coupe and Roadster variants. Other changes include revised dynamics to take full advantage of increased power and torque availability, improved Sportshift, transmission software and a new sports suspension option.
The 4.7 litre V8 engine provides power output of 420bhp and delivers torque of 470Nm .The car could achieve a speed 0-60mph in just 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 180mph (288kph). Inside, the changes include a new centre console and revised switchgear and the introduction of an ECU replacing the previous V8 Vantage key. Externally, the acclaimed V8 Vantage design appearance is enhanced with a range of new standard and optional 19'' alloy wheels.

The V8 Vantage transmissions have also undergone changes to improve performance and to handle the increased levels of power and torque. Both the standard manual stick-shift gearbox and the optional Sportshift, transmission benefit from a modified clutch and flywheel, reducing clutch pedal efforts and delivering a 0.5kg weight saving, reducing the rotating masses within the powertrain, and hence increasing engine responsiveness.
V8 Vantage chassis and suspension also underwent through a series of improvements inorder to deliver improved body control and low speed ride quality; which enables the driver to take full advantage of the increased performance potential.
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage retains the award-winning exterior design of the V8 Vantage.A new 20-spoke 19'' alloy wheel is introduced as standard, with either diamond turned silver or graphite finishes available as options, affording customers maximum choice. The car is also provided with a new Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation System offering faster route processing.

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