Aston Martin unveils 690-horsepower Vantage Roadster at Pebble Beach

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Side view of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster with its reflection in the water below.

This color is excellent.
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Aston Martin prepares to open The last era of its Vantage sports car with a V12-powered monster. But the V12 Vantage Coupe won’t be alone when it starts tearing up the streets, as Aston Martin has also revealed this great convertible. Say hello to the V12 Vantage Roadster.

Front shot of Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster with mountains behind.

Honestly, I’m a big fan of this.
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This special edition will be limited to only 249 units worldwide. Each will have the same 5.2L V12 Engine Twin Turbo Found in the coupe, which throws out 690 horsepower. Aston Martin would like to point out that it makes the most powerful Vantage Roadster ever.

The new car has a top speed of 200 mph, and it handles from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds.

Side view of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster.

It’s just a *chef’s kiss*
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Roberto Fedeli, Aston Martin’s chief technical officer, said in a press release, “We have worked extremely hard to ensure the V12 Vantage Roadster possesses the same potency and dynamism that characterizes the V12 Vantage Coupe, while surpassing it in terms of raw sensory excitement that you only achieve with roof down driving. This is a breathtaking machine created for our most enthusiastic customers.”

But, There’s more to this new Aston Martin Its impressive engine. This power plant is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a mechanical limited-slip differential. There’s also the same hanging hardware you’ll find on its covered sibling.

in every corner You will find carbon ceramic disc brakes. Up front, there are two 410mm rotors paired with a six-piston caliper, while the rear houses a set of 360mm rotors with four-piston calipers. So you don’t have to worry too much about stopping power when you step on the throttle and make this engine sing.

Front view of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

Even Vantage’s new big mouth looks great here!
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All that mechanical power is paired with an updated aerodynamic package that mirrors the styling you’ll find on a coupe.

The front bumper, fenders and bonnet were all Modified from Vantage StandardIt is now made of carbon fibre. The rear bumper is also made of composite materials to save weight on the entire roadster.

These tweaks, along with the car’s new “wide-body” positioning, mean that it’s likely The most beautiful vantage since 1987. I mean, the color selection in these press photos is especially beautiful, but look at it!

The The designers at Aston Martin I’ve even managed to make the grille 25% larger so it looks like it belongs here, flipping around the front as it bends. cool stuff.

All this beauty should cost around $350,000 here in the US

Production of the V12 Vantage Roadster will begin later this year, with deliveries expected before the end of 2022. If you see one on the road after that, please take a picture and let us know!

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