Back in April, a hush of anticipation surrounded a private event as Aston Martin Singapore unveiled a pre-production unit of the new Vantage.
Fast forward to today, and the covers have come off the production model in a grander, more official setting. With its arrival, Singapore’s automotive enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own what Aston Martin touts as the most driver-focused and fastest Vantage to date.
Aston Martin is not one to mince words, and its tagline for the Vantage, “Engineered for Real Drivers”, encapsulates the essence of this beastly machine.
Compared to its predecessor, the new Vantage delivers over 30% more power and a 16% increase in torque. That translates to 656bhp and 800Nm of torque from its 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine.
Coupled with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels, the Vantage sprints from 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds, with its top speed stretching to an exhilarating 325km/h.
Not bad for something that also looks like a work of art.
Power is nothing without control, and the Vantage’s engineers have left no stone unturned in ensuring its handling prowess matches its straight-line speed.
With a specially engineered chassis, featuring targeted bracing, enhanced undertrays, and larger anti-roll bars, the car boasts increased torsional stiffness and lateral rigidity.
Meanwhile, next-generation Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers work tirelessly to deliver razor-sharp precision and supreme control.
A perfectly balanced 50:50 weight distribution is achieved through a meticulously crafted front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout.
Coupled with a low centre of gravity (just 49cm off the ground) the Vantage is poised to react with the swiftness of a race car.
Aston Martin has always been synonymous with a design that turns heads, and the new Vantage is no exception. It’s 30mm wider than its predecessor, with a larger front grille that enhances its aggressive, low-slung stance.
Frameless door mirrors, flush door handles, and the iconic Aston Martin side strake are all present, ensuring this is every bit a statement.
The new Aston Martin Vantage has officially landed, with prices starting from $1,098,000 before options and COE.
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