Aston Martin Unveils The New 2018 Vantage In New Delhi, India
In 1951 a high output variant of the DB2 was named Vantage, Soon The Vantage was established as a model in its own right. Highlights include the William Towns-designed V8 vantage, spectacular twin-supercharged V600 Le Mans and the much-loved V8 Vantage. Today, this formidable sporting dynasty is poised to hit new heights with the introduction of the new Vantage.
“The new Vantage is the second of the seven new models in seven years under our Second Century Plan. A true sports car with a sharper look and a keener dynamic edge, the new Vantage is the Aston Martin pure driving machine that the enthusiasts have been waiting for,” explained Ms. Nancy Chen, Head of Sales Operations for Aston Martin, South and Southeast Asia, during the launch
The menacing looking Aston Martin Vantage is a sports car, powered by 4.0-litre, 510PS/685Nm twin-turbo V8 mated to an eight-speed ZF transmission, is channelled by its bold and distinctive design language. Pure, sculptural forms create an athletic, predatory stance, while the minimal front and rear overhangs, muscular flanks and broad haunches express the agility and dynamism inherent with the car. Its new head and tail lights form dramatic new signatures, giving the Vantage unmistakable road presence and contribute to a strong, individual identity.
Aerodynamic performance was central to the Vantage design concept: the front splitter directs airflow underneath the car, where a system of fences channels cooling air where it is needed, and also ensures the rear diffuser is fed with clean airflow. The design of the diffuser creates an area of low-pressure air, while simultaneously preventing turbulence generated by the rear wheels from disrupting the flow of air exiting centrally from beneath the car.
The design story continues inside the Vantage, with a dynamic driver-focused sports car cockpit that rejects long, fluid curves in favour of sharp, focused lines denoting the more aggressive nature of the car. A high waist interior theme and lower driving position creates a more immersive driving experience and contributes to significant gains in occupant space and significant improvement in headroom compared with the outgoing Vantage.
The new alloy, 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine is set low and as far back in the chassis as possible for optimal centre-of-gravity and perfect 50:50 weight distribution. Deploying its 510ps/685nm of power to the rear wheels via a rear-mounted ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, The 2018 Vantage is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in 3.6 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 195mph (310kmph).
The 2018 Vantage also features an Electronic Rear Differential (E-Diff) a first on any Aston Martin. This differential is linked to the car’s electronic stability control system, so it can understand the car’s behaviour, and react accordingly to direct the engine’s power to the relevant wheel. At higher speeds, the E-Diff’s speed and sensitivity of response enables the system to take very fine control of the car’s dynamic behaviour. It makes the car feel much more composed both in terms of its straight-line stability and its cornering performance, providing the driver with increased levels of confidence to explore and enjoy the car’s capabilities to the fullest.
Mr. Yadur Kapur, Dealer Principal, Aston Martin New Delhi (Select Cars Pvt. Ltd.) and the partner for Aston Martin in India said, “We are thrilled to bring Aston Martin Vantage to New Delhi today. This car stands unmatched both in its experience and its performance. The innovative technology, powerful engine, British craftsmanship and purposeful design lend Vantage a strong character while making an impactful statement on the race track as well as on the road. Vantage offers the most immersive driving experience and will strike a strong chord with consumers.”
The chassis is an evolution of the latest generation bonded aluminium structure first seen on the DB11, though some 70% of the structure’s new components are new for Vantage. Thanks to the full integration of engine, transmission, E-Diff, Dynamic Torque Vectoring, Dynamic Stability Control, Adaptive Damping and the electric power steering systems, The Character of 2018 Vantage becomes progressively sharper, more vocal and more exciting.
