Aston Martin has launched the new Vantage in the
Indian market, pricing it at INR 2.86 crore (ex-Showroom). The new Vantage is based on the new architecture shared with the DB11, and
utilises powertrain and infotainment technology from Mercedes-Benz, like the
DB11.
Power for the new Vantage comes from Mercedes-AMG's
M177 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine developing 510 PS and 685 Nm, paired to an
8-speed transmission. According to the company, the engine is set low and as
far back as possible for a 50:50 weight distribution. The rear wheel driven
Vantage features a rear mounted ZF transmission and is the first Aston Martin
to be fitted with an Electronic Rear Differential (E-Diff). Aston claims a
0-100 km/h time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 312 km/h.
Aston says the E-Diff is linked to the electronic
stability program and can understand the car's behaviour and react accordingly
to direct engine power to the relevant wheel. The chassis meanwhile is made of
bonded aluminium structure, similar to the DB11. However, 70 percent of the
structure features new components for the Vantage.
Stopping power comes from ventilated two-piece steel
brake discs of 400 mm diameter at the front and ventilated co-cast brake discs
of 360 mm diameter at the rear. As standard, buyers get 20-inch Vantage 'Y'
Silver spoke wheels shod with Pirelli 255/40 up front and 295/35 at the back.
Other safety kit include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Hydraulic Brake
Assist (HBA), Positive Torque Control (PTC) and Dynamic Torque Vectoring (DTV).
