Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster Spied at Nurburgring

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster Spied at Nurburgring / CarPix

May 25, 2009 3:38 PM
Filed Under: Aston Martin, European, Nürburgring, Rumours, Spy Photos

So, you're an Aston Martin fan and you love the new V12 Vantage? But you would rather have it topless? Well, from the looks of these photos, that will soon be an option. Following the V12 Vantage first photos from a few weeks ago, spy photographers spotted the same V12 Vantage Roadster prototype again while testing recently at the Nürburgring. According to spies, there was no doubt this topless Aston had a V12 under the hood.

The V12 Vantage Roadster will have the same 6,0 liter engine as the coupe, delivering some 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS) with 570 Nm (420 lb ft) of torque. Due to the extra weight required to stiffen up the chassis, the performance of the Roadster will be slightly stunted compared to the coupe. However, the V12 Vantage Roadster will still be one of the fastest convertibles on the market.

While the V12 Vantage coupe is limited to 1000 units. Rumors already suggest that the roadster will be limited to 500 units. If the rumors are correct, we will probably find out in September during this year's Frankfurt motor show. Then we will also know how much more expensive the roadster is going to be compared to the coupe.

 

Comments

noworkday
May 25, 2009 3:51 PM
@Brian

read the news.Aston even confirmed it is regular Vantage with a body kit.

Kane
May 25, 2009 6:50 PM
you got pwned brian

N20_Purge
May 25, 2009 10:33 PM
Ah well. It still has the same old V8, but at least it still looks good!

carcrazy1234
May 26, 2009 6:08 AM
too bad this one has a V12 numnuts hahah. read the article before you comment.

effington
May 26, 2009 12:12 PM
read comments before u comment cc1-4! "Aston even confirmed it is regular Vantage with a body kit." so im gonna go with the fact that this indeed a V8...

N20_Purge
May 26, 2009 12:53 PM
Wow CarCrazy, if you are even gonna try to correct someone, at least confirm your answer is right, or do as effington said, read previous comments.

cla_cavalier
June 27, 2009 11:36 AM
he is right 6.0 is a v8 so read and know your facts before you post things up

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