2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster car Features review and pictures gallery

2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster car Features review and pictures gallery

Aston Martin

Aston Martin is a name that needs little introduction. It has always stood for fine, civilized high performance sports cars, designed and produced by skilled craftsmen. There is a special place in the market and in the hearts of owners for classic sports cars which conform to this ideal. These are cars which bring to life the freedom and enjoyment of the open road.
Even so, every Aston Martin is very much a product of today’s technology. New resources and new investment in the latest computer aided design and engineering facilities, in statistical process control and many other leading edge disciplines ­are ensuring that for Aston Martin, the future is every bit as bright as its illustrious past .

The model lineup for Aston Martin, one of the United Kingdom’s most storied carmakers, is small but impressive. Aston Martin started making sleek racing machines in 1915, but it didn’t start selling vehicles on this side of the pond until 1950. In 1987 the company was taken over by Ford Motor Co. and folded into the Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker’s Premier Automotive Group, which also included Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo. In 2007 a financially strapped Ford sold Aston Martin to a consortium of two international investment houses led by David Richards, Investment Dar and Adeem Investment. They continue to make compelling and exclusive sports and grand touring machines.

The Aston Martin DB9 is a thoroughbred sports car with GT levels of comfort and refinement. Combining Aston Martin’s unique character with an uncompromising design philosophy, the DB9 was borne out of a synthesis of traditional craftsmanship, high-tech manufacturing, modern components and use of the finest materials.
The Aston Martin is both a full-blooded sports car and a hugely capable grand tourer. Whether in Coupe or Volante form, it offers a supreme combination of driver involvement, character, luxury and refinement.

2010 Aston Martin DB9

 

The 2010 DB9 is a 2-door, 4-passenger luxury sports car, or convertible sports car, available in two trims,...  the Coupe and the Volante.

Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 6.0-liter, V12, 470-horsepower engine that achieves 11-mpg in the city and 17-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Anti-Theft & Locks

• Power Door Locks Operated Via Card Key and Internal Switch
• Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer

Braking & Traction

• Brake Assistance
• Front Power 355-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 330-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
• Rear Limited Slip Differential
• Traction Control
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via Engine Power Reduction, ABS and Traction Control Measures Steering Wheel Angle, Yaw Rate and Wheel Speed
• 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution

Electrical

• Front Power Outlet
• Audio Pre-Wiring
• Battery

Engines & Emissions

• 4.7-Liter, V8, 32-Valve, 4/OHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 420@7300, Torque Of 346@5000, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

• AM/FM Radio With 160-Watts; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3/WMA Player
• In-Glass Radio Antenna
• USB Adapter
• Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
• iPod(R) Auxiliary Audio Input Jack Includes Portable Audio Connectivity and Charging

Exterior Lighting

• Low Beam High Intensity Discharge Headlights and Projector Beam High Beam Halogen Headlights

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

• Air Intakes
• Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
• Front Air Dam
• Rear Air Dam
• Rear Spoiler

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

• Automatic Climate Control

Instrumentation

• Engine Start/Stop Button
• Tire Pressure Monitor
• Trip Computer
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio
• Analog Clock
• Electroluminescent Instrumentation
• Tachometer

Interior Lighting

• LED Front Dual Map Lights

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

• Graphite Trim Located On Center Floor Console
• Front Carpeted Floor Mats
• Leather Steering Wheel
• Alcantara(R) Located On Headliner
• Full Grain Leather Located On Center Floor Console, Doors, Instrument Panel, Shift Knob and Steering Wheel
• Gunmetal Alloy Located On Instrument Panel
• Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area

Remote Controls & Remote Releases

• Remote Trunk Release Located On Multi-Function Remote
• Multi-Function Remote Operates Alarm, Door Lock/Unlock and Trunk
• Glass Emotion Control Unit (ECU) Card Key
• Remote Fuel Door Release
• Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob

Safety

• Crash Sensor Disconnects Battery
• Crumple Zones
• Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
• Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
• Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Ultrasonic Sensors
• Side Guard Door Beams
• Automatic Locking Retractors
• Front Pretensioners
• Front Side Airbags
• Front 3-Point Seatbelts

Seats

• Leather Seats
• Front Dual Reclining Sport Bucket Seats With Adjustable Seat Height and Integral Headrests
• Front Power Lumbar Support
• Front Passenger Power Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total
• Driver Power Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total

Steering

• Telescopic Steering Column
• Servotronic Power Speed Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
• Tilt Steering Column

Storage

• Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
• Glovebox
• Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
• 2 Front; 2 Cupholders Total
• Cargo Area Cover

Suspension

• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Rear Stabilizer Bar
• Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Mono Tube Shock Absorbers
• Independent Double Wishbone Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Mono Tube Shock Absorbers

Transmission

• Graziano 6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive

Wheels & Tires

• Alloy Wheels, Front 19-In. X 8.5-In.and Rear 19-In. X 9.5-In.
• Front SBRP235/40ZR19 and Rear SBRP275/35ZR19 Bridgestone(R) Potenza Tires

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers