Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS Thread

[shonguiz]

Good keeps getting better over at Aston Martin, who never seem to tire of making their sports cars faster and faster. The latest in the speed wars from their new headquarters in Gaydon is this adrenaline-dripping special-edition V12 Vantage RS.

Into what could very well prove to be the fastest, hottest Aston Martin yet, the newly independent British automaker has dropped the V12 reactor not from the recently demised Vanquish, not from the road-going DB9 or Bond-tastic DBS derivative, but from the DBRS9 race car. With somewhere in the neighborhood of 600 horsepower (!) pushing 3500 lbs, the V12 Vantage RS is anticipated to clock a 0-60 time in the 3's on its way to a 200-mph top speed. Performance target: Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. That's highly ambitious, considering that the Fiorano is widely acclaimed as one of the most competent supercars on the planet, but with that kind of juice in such a brilliant package as the Vantage's, it might not be so far-fetched.

At the time of writing, AutoWeek was the only source carrying the information, and we hope to have more details soon on the special Vantage which was unveiled earlier today on the occasion of the company's new design center. Although it was launched as a concept, sources suggest it could very well find its way into limited production and slot into the Aston Martin line-up above the current flagship DBS. We certainly hope so.

[Monster]

So is Aston saying the DBS isn't as hardcore as they would hoped for and now this new Vantage RS will take over as the top of the performance range.

[PanterroR]

Originally Posted by monster

So is Aston saying the DBS isn't as hardcore as they would hoped for and now this new Vantage RS will take over as the top of the performance range.

I guess this is for them what's S and RS for Audi.

Great news anyways!

[Merc1]

I love it, when can I purchase....lol?

M

[Centurion]

Let's hope they will manufacture it. Can I please see the front now??

[Tarek]

At last a decent sporty AM,still don't think it'll beat the 599 GTB!

[Merc1]

I doubt if anything can beat the 599GTB at this point. That car is just out of this world, ridiculously competent let all the auto writers tell it. I'd say I believe them.

M

[PanterroR]

[The Artist]

meh!!!

[PanterroR]

Press Release

Aston Martin Unveils New Performance Concept Car

At the official opening of Aston Martin’s first ever dedicated design centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire, on Tuesday 11 December, Dr Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive Officer, thrilled an audience of more than seven hundred VIP guests with a surprise unveiling of a stunning new 600bhp performance concept car; the V12 Vantage RS.

The V12 Vantage RS concept is based on Aston Martin’s critically acclaimed V8 Vantage coupe, but the company’s design and engineering team have fully exploited the design flexibility of their unique VH architecture and the motor sport development of their 6.0 litre V12 engine to create a dramatic and production feasible concept car focussed on extreme performance and dynamics.

In a speech to the assembled guests, Ulrich Bez said: “Over the last five years, we have established a reputation for presenting fully functional, feasible concept cars, and the V12 Vantage RS is no exception. We will listen with interest to feedback on this concept and, as ever, if there is sufficient demand then we will seriously consider a low volume production run in the near future with a price that will reflect the exclusivity of the car.

“With our dedicated production facilities, our own engine plant, our own unique vehicle architecture and now a dedicated design studio, we have the ideal framework to bring new models such as this to market and to further establish Aston Martin as the ultimate independent luxury sports car company.”

Although the 600bhp power output of the V12 Vantage RS concept will be the focus of attention, just as significant is the level of weight reduction achieved by Aston Martin’s engineering team. With a kerb weight of less than 1600kg, the RS concept underlines Aston Martin’s continued commitment to intelligent use of materials and weight reduction as a means of achieving improved efficiency and performance. In common with the recently launched DBS, the bonnet and trunk lid are moulded in carbon fibre and the concept also adopts motor sport-inspired carbon ceramic brake discs.

The subtly aggressive exterior appearance is driven by function. The dramatic bonnet louvres extract air from the fully ducted cooling pack and the trunk lid features a deployable spoiler that rises automatically at high speeds to increase rear down force. The front bumper features cooling ducts for the carbon ceramic brakes and a carbon fibre splitter to balance down force.

Director of Design, Marek Reichman, commented: “Much of Aston Martin’s recent success has come from the ability of our designers and engineers to work hand-in-hand to optimise form and function. Our new dedicated design centre will take this process to a new level and I am delighted that the V12 Vantage RS is the first car to stand on the turntable in the studio.”

The 600bhp 6.0 litre engine featured in the V12 Vantage RS concept has benefited directly from the race development of this acclaimed power unit. It features a dry sump lubrication system, tuned length exhaust manifolds, forged pistons and steel con-rods, revised lift and duration camshafts and modified cylinder heads. Peak power is achieved at 6250rpm and peak torque of 690Nm is at 5000rpm.

With a power-to-weight ratio of over 375bhp per ton, the V12 Vantage RS concept is the fastest accelerating road car ever built by the company, capable of reaching 62mph (100km/h) from rest in 4.0 seconds and 100mph (160km/h) in just 8.5 seconds.

The unveiling of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS concept concludes a remarkable year of new product announcements for the British manufacturer. In the last twelve months the company has launched two of the most eagerly anticipated sports cars of the year – the DBS and Vantage Roadster – and announced details of the DB9 LM and V8 Vantage N400 special editions which celebrate the company’s racing successes at Le Mans and the N?rburgring. All of these models now join the award-winning V8 Vantage, DB9 and DB9 Volante models in production at the company’s Gaydon headquarters.

Source - WCF: Aston Martin Unveils V12 Vantage RS

[bmer]

Originally Posted by The Artist

meh!!!

That's right, Artist. As much as you wouldn't like to admit it, even with these modifications it still looks better than the Zonda.

[PanterroR]

Originally Posted by bmer

That's right, Artist. As much as you wouldn't like to admit it, even with these modifications it still looks better than the Zonda.

1000000000000000 times!

[The Artist]

^bla bla bla...

[bmer]

Originally Posted by Tycoon

1000000000000000 times!

True!

BTW do you know what Artist is mumbling? I think he's swearing in Swedish...

Originally Posted by The Artist

^bla bla bla...

[PanterroR]

Lol, probably...

You know Artist, doesn't like Astons...Must be that bad crack...

[The Artist]

how can you guys like AM and BMW at the same time
AM are beautiful crappy cars
While BMW are GREAT ugly cars..
haha make up your minds

by your standards you should love the ZOnda..cause its GREAT...and ugly (IYO)

[PanterroR]

Originally Posted by The Artist

how can you guys like AM and BMW at the same time
AM are beautiful crappy cars
While BMW are GREAT ugly cars..
haha make up your minds

by your standards you should love the ZOnda..cause its GREAT...and ugly (IYO)

Wanna bet that you're the only one thinking like that?

Nah, i won't bother, crack explains these kind of statements of you... Easy with it, it hurts your brain dude...

[The Artist]

lol.. okay i can give you this..
some bmw´s look good
on the other hand NO aston is great technically..

so it doesent add up

[PanterroR]

No car is perfect.

[SDNR]

Maybe we should ask the opinion of a guy who has owned both a Mercedes CL and an Aston DB9 ........Does Alex think the Aston is crappy?

[PanterroR]

Originally Posted by Rob

Maybe we should ask the opinion of a guy who has owned both a Mercedes CL and an Aston DB9 ........Does Alex think the Aston is crappy?

Hehe, good point, Rob.

Going from CL to AM i don't think Alex thinks AM is crappy...

[Tarek]

I DEFINITELY ave to agree with ARTIST here,the AM is FAR from touching Zonda in termsd of looks and engineering point of view,Pagani managed to beat supercars giants likeFerrari and Porsche let alone poor AM.

[The Artist]

ofcourse the dude likes his new car.. why would he buy it if he didnt?

on the other hand i would like to know if he thinks its superior to other cars in that range.. in anything else than looks..

he if anyone should know

[The Artist]

Originally Posted by atuv

I DEFINITELY ave to agree with ARTIST here,the AM is FAR from touching Zonda in termsd of looks and engineering point of view,Pagani managed to beat supercars giants likeFerrari and Porsche let alone poor AM.

haha lol dont even go there man..
a person claiming ANY AM is better than a zonda doesent know piss about cars..
but to be fair they didnt say it was better..they just think it looks better..
and thats up to them.. it doesent interest me

[SDNR]

^^..That is hardly surprising ...the Zonda is far more expensive for a start ...it is in a different league altogether.