Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster

A Aston Martin revelou seu novo conversível que será apresentado ao público na mostra Los Angeles Auto Show que será realizada em 29 de Novembro próximo em Los Angeles, Califórnia. O presidente de Aston Martin e executivo principal, Dr. Ulrich Bez disse: "O V8 Roadster Vantage é um carro puro esportivo, um carro que aguça os sentidos e fornece toda emoção excitando o motorista que o está dirigindo. O Roadster Vantage adiciona à emoção de dirigir ao ar livre viajando de automóvel e combina a excelência da engenharia, inovação tecnológica e a perfeição de suas formas, assegurando ao seu proprietário a cada viagem novas lembranças". O projeto do Roadster Vantage é elegante e atento a cada detalhe, os assentos de couro são costurados a mão, o motor é ultra-moderno, a capota é recolhida ordenadamente abaixo da tampa traseira e é aberta ou fechada por uma tecla situada no console central, em apenas 18 segundos, e pode ser acionada com o automóvel em movimento desde que em velocidades até de 30mph (50km/h) sem que nenhuma intervenção manual seja necessária. O Roadster Vantage apresenta um desempenho excepcional com desenvolvimento cuidadoso, permitindo que o Roadster atinja de 0-100km/h (62mph) em 5.0 segundos e uma velocidade máxima de 280km/h (175mph). As entregas do V8 Roadster Vantage começam no segundo trimestre de 2007, os preços ainda não foram confirmados. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Body Two-seat, two-door body with soft cover convertible top and heated glass rear screen. Bonded aluminium structure. Aluminium alloy, steel, composite, and magnesium alloy body. Extruded aluminium side impact bars and integral rollover bars. Halogen projector headlamps. LED rear lamps. Engine Aston Martin all-alloy quad overhead camshaft 32 valve, 4.3 litre V8. Variable inlet camshaft timing. Dry sump lubrication system. Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves. Front mid-mounted engine. Rear-wheel drive. Transmission Rear mid-mounted six-speed manual with optional Sportshift automated manual transmission. Alloy torque tube with carbon-fibre propeller shaft. Limited slip differential. Final drive ratio 3.909:1. Steering Rack and pinion power-assisted steering, 3.0 turns lock to lock. Column reach and tilt adjust. Wheels and Tyres Standard: 18 inch alloy wheels - 10-spoke design - Front: 8.5J x 18 inch / Rear: 9.5J x 18 inch. Bridgestone Potenza tyres - Front: 235/45 ZR18. Rear: 275/40 ZR18. Optional: 19 inch alloy wheels - seven-spoke design - Front: 8.5J x 19 inch / Rear: 9.5J x 19 inch. Bridgestone Potenza tyres - Front: 235/40 ZR19. Rear: 275/35 ZR19. Optional: Pirelli P-Zero Corsa sports tyres - Front: 245/40 ZR19. Rear: 285/35 ZR19 Suspension Front: Independent double aluminium wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll bar. Rear: Independent double aluminium wishbones incorporating longitudinal control arms, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll bar. Brakes Radial-mounted four-piston monobloc callipers. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). Traction Control. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD). Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). Positive Torque Control. Front: Ventilated and grooved steel discs - 355mm diameter Rear: Ventilated and grooved steel discs - 330mm diameter Interior Full grain leather interior. Gunmetal facia. Graphite interior fittings. Electrically adjustable seats. Automatic temperature control. Heated rear screen. Reversing sensors. Battery Disconnect Switch (BDS). Trip computer. Dual stage driver and passenger airbags. Side airbags. Alarm and immobiliser. Tyre pressure monitoring. In-Car Entertainment 160W Aston Martin Audio System with six CD autochanger. Options Sportshift automated manual transmission. Xenon (HID) headlamps including power wash. Bright finish grille. Piano Black facia trim. Alternative brake calliper finish (black, red, silver). Heated seats. Cruise control. Passenger seat height adjustment*1. Memory seats (3 positions). Battery conditioner. Powerfold exterior mirrors. Auto dimming interior rear view mirror*1. Auto dimming interior rear view mirror with garage door opener*1. Voice activated Bluetooth telephone preparation*1. Integrated GSM telephone*1. Satellite navigation system with optional Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC)*1. Tracking device*1/2. Alarm upgrade (volumetric & tilt sensors). Smokers pack. Sports tyres. 19 inch alloy wheels - seven-spoke design, with silver finish. 19 inch alloy wheels - seven-spoke design, with anthracite finish. Front wheel stone guards. Personalised sill plaques. First aid kit*1. Umbrella & holder. 700W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with Dolby Pro Logic II. Wind deflector. Length - 4380mm

Width - 1865mm (exc. Mirrors)/2025mm (inc. Mirrors) Height - 1265mm Weight: 1710kg Wheelbase - 2600mm Fuel tank capacity - 80 litres Max power - 283kW (380 bhp) @ 7000 rpm Max torque - 410 Nm (302 lb.ft) @ 5000 rpm Acceleration - 0-60mph - 4.9 seconds/0-100km/h - 5.0 seconds Max speed: 175mph (280 km/h)