Aston Martin V8 dimensions

It may not be the quickest of exotic sports vehicles, but the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has a great many gifts to go along with its stunning good looks. Aston Martin V8 Vantage Convertible offers the following pros: Seductive exhaust sound; compliant ride; impressive handling; impeccable interior; highly customizable; gorgeous look-and-feel. Aston Martin V8 Vantage Convertible drawbacks are: Expensive relative to competition; some features are auxillary, not standard; Aston Martin V8 gives up performance to rivals; poor navigator.

The 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a two-seat sports vehicle available in two body styles: a hatchback coupe and the convertible Roadster. The V12 Vantage is reviewed separately.

Traditional equipment contains 19-inch wheels, a limited-slip differential, xenon headlights, back parking sensors, eight-way performance seatings, performance lumbar adjustment, a tilt-and-telescoping helm, automatic conditioning, a battery deactivation switch (for extended parking) and an stereo system with a Six-cd changer and an Ipod/usb stereo interface. The Roadster adds a performance soft top.

The features list is extensive and contains items that are often traditional at this price tag range, including cruise control, heated seatings, memory functions, radio and a navigator. Other features include front parking sensors, a wind deflector (for the convertible) and a pair of updated audio systems. The Sport Pack adds lightweight forged-aluminum wheels and updated springs, dampers and antiroll bars. Custom paint colours and leather are also available.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 gets a sport suspension, a lightweight exhaust system, various wheels, carbon-fiber bodywork trim, clear-lens taillamps, performance folding mirrors, front parking sensors, cruise control, sport seatings, memory functions and Bluetooth. Most of the regular Aston Martin V8 Vantage's features are available, along with faux-suede bench inserts and special paint colours that celebrate Aston Martin's racing heritage: Rose Yellow, Kermit Green, Elwood Blue, Asia Cup Black and White, and Aston Martin Racing Green.

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