Aston Martin launches fastest roadster ever

Aston MartinAston MartinUnited Kingdom, 1914 > present62 models
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has unveiled the fastest convertible ever produced by the company: the V12 Vantage S Roadster.

The new addition to the Vantage range shares its mechanical characteristics with the coupeAston Martin V12 Vantage SUnited Kingdom, 2014 > present variant, so that is equipped with a V12 engine of 5.9 liters with 573hp. Thanks to it the V12 Vantage S Roadster can reach 100km/h in 4.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 323km/h, slightly below the values ​​achieved by the coupe variant.

Traction is routed to the rear wheels through an automated manual seven-speed Sportshift III gearbox derived from motor racing provided by Graziano. One of the highlights of the new version goes to the torque of 620Nm with 510Nm available at 1000rpm.

The roadster's weight was increased by 80kg to 1745kg due to the introduction of the fabric roof. Still the car is 20kg lighter than the previous V12 Vantage RoadsterAston Martin V12 Vantage ...United Kingdom, 2012 > present16 photos
, manufactured in 2012. With the exception of the roof, the roadster and coupe are identical.

The V12 Vantage S Roadster receives chassis adjustable features, including Bilstein adaptive shock absorber three modes, a control system for dynamic stability with three modes and ABS with a configuration of two modes. All these settings can be changed by selecting one of three driving modes: Normal, Sport and Track.

There is another way of sporty driving that adjusts the level of support of the Servotronic steering system, sports exhaust sound, speed and timings of the speed-lever and even throttle response.

Among the standard equipment included are carbon-ceramic brakes. 10-spoke alloy wheels and an interior carbon package are on the list of options. Aston Martin's bespoke division Q also offers a long list of exterior and interior finish options.

Now here is the official launch video from Aston Martin.