Aston Martin working on V8 Vantage RS model
British weekly Auto Express is
claiming in its most recent issue that Aston Martin is developing an RS version of its V8 Vantage that will have a
stripped out interior, tuned engine and stiffer suspension. Auto Express has lots of details, including the extreme
lengths to which Aston Martin will go to reduce weight that include composite body panels, a carbon fiber roof and
19-inch wheels made out of magnesium. All in all the Vantage RS will weigh around 330 lbs. less than the standard V8
Vantage putting it at 3,130 lbs. The car's 4.3L V8 will also see a boost in power to 420 hp and the company will even
make a roll cage optional equipment. This track master won't go on sale until at least 2007 and will likely have a
heavy price tag - around $156,000US.
[Thanks Noah for the tip]
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Bond... James Bond 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Wow.... I'm Shaken and Stirred!
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Rishi Khaitan 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
It looks like Aston Martin is trying to play off its recent racing visibility it got with the DBR9. Obviously the V8 Vantage RS sounds like a fantastic car but it'll be interesting to see how much demand there is for a stripped-down racer Aston. It will need to atleast outrun the F430 and be competitive with the Challenge Stradale. Hopefully the weight reduction will achieve the goal.
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