2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage U.S. Pricing starts at $179,995

U.S. pricing for the Aston Martin V12 Vantage will start at $179,995 when the low series production car is released in that market.  The 510 bhp (380 kW / 517 PS) car will be limited to 1,000 units worldwide, with no indication of how many models are allocated for the States.

The car's base price includes both a $3,000 gas-guzzler tax, as well as a hefty $1,350 delivery cost.  Municipal, county and state taxes, as well as paperwork fees, are not included.

The 6.0-liter V12 engine, taken from the DBS, kicks out up to 420 ft-lb (570 Nm) of torque taking the driver from 0 to 62 mph in under 4.2 seconds.  The car tops out at 190 mph (305 km/h).

Those with an extra $15,000 burning a hole in their pockets may step up and buy the Carbon Black trim, a version sold exclusively Stateside.  This gets the customer blacked-out 10-spoke wheels, metallic black paint, a new grille, and carbon fiber trim pieces.