Aston Martin V12 Vantage

Aston Martin has released the first studio shots of the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage including its detailed information. Based on the V8 version that has received a 6.0-litre V12 engine, Aston Martin V12 Vantage may outputs 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS), and 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage acceleration time is 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and reach the top speed at 190 mph (305 km/h).

Aston Martin V12 Vantage reducing its weight with the optional lightweight seats, lighter forged aluminum wheels, lightweight inner rear quarter panels, and ceramic brakes.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage will make its public debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show starting on March 3rd and will be build between 300 and 500 units a year with deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2009.

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Aston Martin Works LMP1 Gulf

Aston Martin will bring the Le Mans title back to Britain this year with two Aston Martin Works LMP1 Gulf cars. To emulate the achievements of the 1959 DBR1 driven by Carroll Shelby and Roy Salvadori, the company has develops the Aston Martin Works LMP1 Gulf cars.Based on the 2008 Charouz Racing System Lola, Aston Martin Works LMP1 Gulf this year will be powered by the same V12 engine which won the second successive Le Mans GT1 title with the DBR9.

Aston Martin Works LMP1 Gulf is being developed with Lola, Michelin, Koni and BBS and the company has Gulf Oil and Hackett as partners in this endeavor. Aston Martin Works LMP1 Gulf cars will be raced by drivers Jan Charouz (CZ), Tomas Enge (CZ), and Stefan Mücke (DE) and Harold Primat (CH) and Darren Turner (GB).

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Aston Martin Vantage GT4

Aston Martin has released the specification of 2009 Aston Martin Vantage GT4. With weighings at 1,330 kg, the Aston Martin Vantage GT4 is 300 kg lighter than the standard car.

Based on the new 4.7 liter V8 Vantage, the Aston Martin Vantage GT4 is aimed to follow the previous 4.3 liter Vantage N24.

Aston Martin Vantage GT4 has been unveiled in Dubai by chairman, David Richards and has been tested at the Dubai Autodrome after under development for the last six months.

Comes with a lightweight flywheel, the Aston Martin Vantage GT4 also equipped with a six speed manual or a Sportshift transmission, a Valeo twin-plate cerametallic racing clutch.

With starting delivery in January 2009, Aston Martin Vantage GT4 price will starts at £96,645 and available to order now.

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