Vantage (2005) R&T: 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - First Drive

[tristatez28lt1]

http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/drives/2012-aston-martin-v8-vantage
The V8 advantage.

By Shaun Bailey / Photos by Brian Blades
August 21, 2012


Specifications

List Price $114,555
Price as Tested $130,285
Curb weight 3685 lb.
Engine 4.7-liter dohc 32V V-8
Transmission 6-sp manual
Horsepower 420 bhp @ 7300 rpm
Torque 346 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
0-60 mph 4.6 sec
0-100 mph 10.4 sec.
0-1320 ft. 12.9sec@111.3mph
Braking 60-0 mph 126 ft.
Braking 80-0 mph 220 ft.
Skid Pad 0.92g
Slalom 72.2 mph
Our mileage 13.6 mpg
EPA city/hwy 13/19 mpg[/LEFT][/COLOR]

 

[Levi68]

Love this car, but like the GranTurismo and Gallardo, it is outdating.

 

[Monteverdi]

Car Tech: James Bond would never drive this Aston Martin Vantage

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[Levi68]

Nice funny but also true review.