2013 Aston Martin Vantage – The powerful of Aston Martin’s line up has come to greet automotive enthusiasts with new standard features and some upgrades both outside and inside. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage also will be offered in Black Edition that featured bespoke combination of Special Carbon Black Metallic body paint and subtle metallic twist formula to create a deep patina, while the rest standard details will be adjusted in accordance to the Black Edition.
Exterior
2013 Aston Martin Vantage’s dimension still remain the same as the previous Vantage, but with some extensive revision on its frontal structure forwards the suspension tower in order to make a bigger engine compartment and both system of brake cooling and twin air intakes. The new Vantage indeed has 220 pounds heavier engine than commonly used one but it seems to not become any problem for its overall weight since it only increases 110 pounds compared to its predecessor. It is all because the using of lightweight material on all over the body, including carbon ceramic brakes, forged aluminum wheels, and lightweight rear quarter panel. The car’s vibration damping also upgrades by replacing the welding with more advance adhesives. Standard features are changed due to the Black Edition, including carbon fiber material for its exterior part, black mesh glossy 10 spoke diamond turned alloy wheels, while it gets the addition of bright grille and front parking sensors that usually need more cost when applied to the standard Vantage. That’s why this car is more stylish than 2014 Aston Martin Vantage S, 2014 Aston Martin Volante, and also 2013 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster.
Interior
Good news brought the company that all costumers can request their personalization interior design for the 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. The company offers so many interior themes to be applied to your new Vantage. Though the company doesn’t set certain standard for the interior design, you don’t have to worry because it will not miss the premium material that is always found on all Aston Martin’s line ups. Different from the regular Vantage, the Black Edition owners will have fix option lists including Obsidian Black leather with silver stitching and black theme decorated the rest details.
Engine
The powertrain will be featured by a 5.9 L engine that pumps out 510 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Exclusively matted with six-speed manual transmission that featured by transaxle configuration gearbox that help weight distribution, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will run from 0-60 mph in just 4.2 seconds and reach top speed of 190 mph. That’s why this car is faster than 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Price
Having such a great rival that has their own strength like 2014 Audi RS 7, Merceds-Benz CLA 45 AMG, Porche 918 Spyder, and Ferrari 458 Scuderia, the supercar will be sold at base price of $180,600.