2008 Aston Martin Vantage

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The special edition Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 commemorates Aston Martin's achievements at the legendary Nürburgring where, for the past two years, the company has enjoyed considerable success in the annual Nürburgring 24 Rennen 24-hour race with the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24 production race car.The race-bred Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 includes a number of technical upgrades as well as enhancements to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage's standard range of colour and trim specifications. These include a more potent version of Aston Martin's 4.3 litre V8 engine, raising peak power to 400 bhp and peak torque to 420 Nm.The car is equipped with new sports suspension consisting of up-rated springs and dampers, and rear anti-roll bar for the Coupe. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 also features lightweight forged alloy wheels with a graphite and diamond turned finish. This combination delivers greater agility and more responsive handling for the enthusiastic driver.The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 also features a number of exterior design changes, including a distinctive new sill design as well as rear lamp trims and mesh grilles finished in Magnum silver.Interior enhancements include a unique micro-spin alloy facia while the black leather trim incorporates new perforated seat inserts. Selected coarse stitching colours complement the three new exterior paint colours of Bergwerk Black, Lightning Silver and Karussell Orange. Additionally, each Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 features a unique numbered Limited Edition sill plaque.Technical SpecificationsBodyTwo-seat, two-door coupe Bonded aluminium structureAluminium alloy, steel, composite, and magnesium alloy bodyExtruded aluminium side-impact barsHigh Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps (dipped beam) with powerwashBright finish grilleLED rear lamps with clear lensesPowerfold exterior mirrorsMagnum silver side strake, bonnet and lower front bumper meshesMagnum silver rear diffuser blade and rear lamp insertsEngineAll-alloy quad overhead camshaft 32-valve, 4.3-litre V8Valved airbox systemVariable inlet camshaft timingDry sump lubrication systemFully catalysed stainless-steel exhaust system with active bypass valvesFront mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel driveMaximum power: 298 kW (400 bhp/405 PS) at 7300 rpmMaximum torque: 420 Nm (309 lb ft) at 5000 rpm0-60 mph: 4.85 seconds0-100 km/h (62 mph): 4.95 secondsTop speed: 285 km/h (177 mph)TransmissionRear mid-mounted, six-speed manual gearbox with optional Sportshift automated manualAlloy torque tube with carbon-fi bre propellor shaftLimited-slip differentialFinal drive ratio: 3.909:1DimensionsLength: 4380 mm (172.5")Width1865 mm (73.5") excluding door mirrors2025 mm (80") including door mirrorsHeight: 1255 mm (49.5")Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.5")Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (17.6 Imp gal, 21.2 US gal)Weight: 1630 kg (3595 lb)SteeringRack and pinion power-assisted steeringColumn reach and tilt adjustWheelsFront: 8.5J x 19"Rear: 9.5J x 19"TiresBridgestone PotenzaFront: 235/40 ZR19Rear: 275/35 ZR19SuspensionFront: Independent double aluminium wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll barRear: Independent double aluminium wishbones incorporating longitudinal control arms, coil over aluminium monotube dampers and anti-roll barBrakesFront: Ventilated and grooved steel discs 355 mm diameterRear: Ventilated and grooved steel discs 330 mm diameterRadial-mounted four-piston monobloc calipersDynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Positive Torque Control (PTC)InteriorObsidian black full-grain leather interior, with perforated leather seat insertsCoarse stitching (available in black, red, tan or silver)Numbered N400 Limited Edition sill plaqueArmrest embroidered with Nürburgring circuit diagramAlcantara headlining (available in black or tailor's grey)Micro-spin alloy faciaGraphite interior fi ttings10-way electrically adjustable seatsMemory seats (three positions)Heated seatsAutomatic temperature controlHeated rear screenReversing sensorsBattery Disconnect Switch (BDS)Trip computerDual-stage driver and passenger airbagsSide airbagsAlarm and immobiliserTyre-pressure monitoringCruise controlBluetooth telephone preparationColour satellite navigation system with Traffi c Messaging Channel (TMC) (not available in all markets)Tracking device (UK only)In Car EntertainmentAston Martin 700 W Premium Audio System with Dolby® Pro Logic II®Six-CD autochangerApple iPod® and USB MP3 inputFuel consumptionmanualUrban: 22.5 l/100 km (12.6 mpg)Extra urban: 10.6 l/100 km (26.6 mpg)Combined: 15.0 l/100 km (18.8 mpg)CO2 emissionsmanual: 358 g/kmSportshift: 360 g/kmGas mileage (North America only)manualCity: 14 mpgHighway: 20 mpg
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