The world renowned Gaydon based carmaker, Aston Martin, started off the year by unveiling the much-awaited Vantage Roadster– the roofless version of the noble carmaker’s latest generation Vantage supercar.
This beauty doesn’t just turn heads; it roars with authority, blending Aston Martin’s signature design with serious muscle.
The new Roadster isn’t just faster than its predecessor; it’s nearly as powerful as the mighty DB12 Volante.
Let’s pop the hood and check out what makes this beast tick.
Under the sculpted bonnet of the Vantage Roadster lies Aston Martin’s latest 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 powerhouse, cranking out a whopping 656 hp and 800 Nm of torque.
That’s a monstrous 153 hp and 115 Nm of torque bump over the old model, thanks to some serious engineering tweaks—larger turbochargers, revamped camshaft profiles, and a dialled-in compression ratio.
This fierce V8 pairs with an eight-speed transmission and an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, sending all that power straight to the rear wheels.
What does that mean for you? A blistering 0-100km/h in just 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 325 km/h. Talk about a rush!
Sure, convertibles usually pack on a few extra pounds, but Aston Martin kept it light with only a 60 kg gain. Most drivers won’t even notice.
The car maintains a near-perfect 49:51 front-to-rear weight distribution, double wishbone suspension up front, and a multi-link setup at the back. Add in Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, and you’ve got a ride that’s as smooth as it is swift.
But this Roadster isn’t just about brute force. It comes standard with Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tyres and massive carbon ceramic brakes to match its raw power. Plus, with eight traction control settings, you can fine-tune your driving experience to perfection.
Now, let’s talk about that roof. It features a Z-folding mechanism that opens or closes at speeds up to 50 km/h in just 6.8 seconds—the fastest fully automatic roof in the game, according to Aston Martin.
You can even operate it remotely with the key. How’s that for convenience?
Inside, every Vantage Roadster comes with an 11-speaker audio system, but for the audiophiles, there’s an optional setup from Bowers & Wilkins. Still, let’s be real—the true music comes from that roaring V8.
Deliveries for this head-turner start in Q2. Aston Martin hasn’t spilt the beans on pricing yet, but given what’s under the hood, expect it to be worth every penny.
“The technical and dynamic capability of New Vantage delivered outstanding performance; far beyond any other preceding Vantage and it is now seen as a true class-leading sports car,” said Aston Martin CEO Adrian Hallmark.
“Vantage Roadster was no different feat in that it is a fully reinvented experience, with all the benefits of the Coupe and no compromise to refinement or performance through meticulous work by our engineering and dynamics teams. Vantage Roadster delivers a world-class roof-down driving experience like no other.”
Get ready to unleash this topless titan on the open road—the Vantage Roadster is here to redefine open-air driving!
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