| The 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster | | | | slip differential, and an "alloy torque tube with a |
| was developed from the beginning alongside the | | | | carbon fibre propeller shaft" or the "Sportshift |
| "V8 Vantage Coupe" which was first launched | | | | automatic manual transmission" as an option. The |
| back in 2005, whereas the roadster was later | | | | steering system consists of a rack and pinion |
| presented on the 29th, November 2006 at the | | | | power aided steering, with 3.0 turns from lock to |
| Los Angeles Auto Show. The Roadster was | | | | lock, with a column reach and tilt regulator. The |
| praised by the critics as an exciting driving | | | | V8 Vantage Roadster's suspension includes both |
| experience, which would entice your senses by | | | | rear and front having an anti roll bar, "independent |
| just the slightest maneuver or touch. The V8 | | | | double aluminum wishbones", and "coil over |
| Vantage Roadster gives something formidable and | | | | aluminum monotube dampers", but with the |
| exciting to the sportscar, as the car possess the | | | | addition of the front also utilizing "anti drive |
| right blending of technological innovation, | | | | geometry", and the rear using "longitudinal control |
| engineering prestige, and physical magnificence. | | | | arms". The wheels are standard at 18-inch alloy |
| The V8 Vantage's bodywork is exquisitely | | | | wheels with the 10-spoke type, whereas the |
| balanced with a low efficient carriage, embodying | | | | tyres are "Bridgestone Potenza" with the front |
| Aston Martin's styling cues. The 2 seater Roadster | | | | measuring 8.5J x 18in with 235/45 ZR18, and the |
| has a soft-top convertible roof, and a "heated | | | | rear measuring 9.5J x 18in with 275/40 ZR18. The |
| back screen". The body consists of a particular | | | | braking system comprises "ventilated and |
| combination of elements such as the unrivaled | | | | grooved steel discs", with 355mm at the front, |
| Aston Martin, "bonded aluminum Vertical Horizontal | | | | and 330mm at the rear with radial situated, four |
| (VH) architecture", composite, magnesium alloy | | | | piston monobloc calipers. Along with the rest of |
| body, aluminum alloy, and steel. The "bonded | | | | the additions such as traction control, "Electronic |
| aluminum VH" physics is the utmost backbone to | | | | Brakeforce Distribution" (EBD) the ABS system, |
| all neoteric Aston Martin designs, concepts, and | | | | "Emergency Brake Assist" (EBA), positive torque |
| creations. The car maintains a high level of | | | | control, and "Dynamic Stability Control" (DSC) |
| stiffness and a lower weight, being one of the | | | | creates a complete safety in any situation. The |
| leanest cars in its bracket at 1710kgs. The | | | | interior incorporates full grain leather covering |
| dimensions of the car are a width of 1865mm; a | | | | every surface, with Gunmetal facia and graphite |
| length of 4380mm; a wheel-base of 2600mm; | | | | interior fittings. The seats are electrically |
| and a height of 1265mm. The engine is an "Aston | | | | adjustable with an inside automated temperature |
| Martin all alloy", "quad overhead cam shaft", "32 | | | | control feature. Other features involve reversing |
| valve, 4.3 litre V8" with a "fully catalyzed, stainless | | | | sensors, trip computer, dual stage passenger and |
| steel exhaust with active bypass valves", and | | | | driver airbags, side airbags, "Battery Disconnect |
| "dry sump lubrication system". The resultant | | | | Switch" (BDS), alarm with immobilizer, tyre |
| maximum power of the engine is "380bhp | | | | pressure monitoring, and the 160W Aston Martin |
| (283kW) at 7000rpm" with a maximum torque of | | | | Audio system with six CD changer. |
| "410Nm (302lb-ft) at 5000rpm", accelerating at | | | | Sam Carson just absolutely loves to write articles |
| 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and 0-100mph in 5 | | | | about supercars. He has done a lot of writing for |
| seconds, with a maximum speed of "175 mph | | | | a site called supercars. You will be able to find |
| (280km/h)". The car is a rear wheel drive, with a | | | | pictures of the 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage |
| rear mounted six speed manual with a restricted | | | | Roadster. |