The bucket seats in this car are sublime. They follow the contours of your body like a glove, and the mix of leather and extra Alcantara is a cozy combo that feels extra soft and of the highest quality. Adding Alcantara to the center console and door panels is a nice touch too, making for for a comfy place to rest your elbows. But as with many high-end sports cars, the Vantage has its drawbacks in the comfort department. This car is loud on the highway, with the rear wing giving off more wind noise, and because the rear springs are 10 percent stiffer than on the standard Vantage, the F1 Edition is harsher around town than a comparable Porsche This is the one area where the Vantage falls short.
Aston uses a comparably tiny 8. At least the clickwheel controller makes everything easy to navigate, considering the screen itself isn't touch-capable.
But that's a small consolidation for an otherwise small display and an outdated interface. By comparison, the Porsche Turbo offers a handsome The Audi R8 does away with a central screen entirely, for example, opting for a streamlined layout entirely within the digital cluster that we much prefer. Our tester also comes equipped with Aston Martin Premium speakers, which boosts the overall audio experience.
Unlike some other styling packages, the F1 Edition offers more than just good looks. The output improves from horsepower in the standard model to here, while torque stays put at pound-feet. The eight-speed automatic transmission from the standard Vantage carries over, albeit with some slight re-tuning for quicker shifts, and the suspension gets minor stiffening to help cope with that extra oomph.
The rear spring rate is 10 percent more rigid, and tweaks to the front control arms add additional negative camber. The F1 Edition's 60 time remains unchanged at 3. Although we didn't spend any time with the Vantage F1 Edition on the track, in the corners is where this model distinguishes itself from the standard version. The stiffer springs and newfound negative camber make this Vantage feel much tighter.
And the upgraded electronic limited-slip differential yields better control in the corners, which gives this car its additional gusto. Now that we know that a V is on the way, they might as well give us a stick shift too, which will offer a more analog and pure driving experience. A sports car with a small footprint like the Vantage is definitely worthy of it.
It appears that this could very well be the last time you can turn to Aston Martin for a V Well, in that case, this run will be something that collectors will definitely be on the lookout for. Considering how Aston wants to go electric by , this model will indeed be the swan song for the glorious V, which will inadvertently represent the end of an era for the British brand.
You can hear the V growl for yourself in this tiny clip released by Aston. Only a V could do for the Final Edition Vantage and the sound it produces is pure symphony by Khris Bharath , on December 2, , Now the original V12 Vantage is no by no means a halo car as close to examples were made in total. The V Vantage featured a 6. The British marque has released a teaser clip on social media, where you can hear the 12 cyinders cry.
However, that came to an end when Aston discontinued the V12 Vantage, when they introduced its successor in Khris Bharath. Khris is a classic car aficionado and adores his Jags and Alfas, although he keeps tabs on everything from super exotics like an old EB to the latest from Lucid.
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