The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 is a motorsport inspired special edition that comes as a successor for the V8 Vantage N400 which was introduced back in 2007.
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 is available both as a Coupr or Roadster and under the bonnet the 4.7-litre engine that is linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox, delivers 420 bhp and enables top speeds of 180 mph.
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 is inspired by the automakers experience in the Nurburgring 24h race, and due to use of carbon fiber the car now weights 27 Kg less than the standard version. The exterior achieves its uniqueness due to a set of wider side sills, a carbon splitter, side stakes and diffuser, plus a 10 spoke design alloy wheels with gloss black finish.
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420also comes with black mesh vents and new tailpipe finishes while at the interior the British coupe received the Iridium package that includes graphite instruments, leather or Alcantara covering the steering wheel, a special edition plaque, carbon fiber seats and more.
For customers that want to further enhance their Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 the automaker offers the optional ‘Race Collection’ paint schemes.
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 price starts at 96,995 GBP
Aston Martin press release :
6 July 2010, Gaydon, Warwickshire: Aston Martin has unveiled
a new motorsport-inspired special edition; the V8 Vantage N420 which
brings a new dimension of sporting prowess and dynamic ability to the V8
Vantage range.
Successor to the special edition V8 Vantage N400 of 2007, the Vantage
N420 is based upon the standard 4.7-litre, 420bhp, 180mph V8 Vantage
and is available as a Coupe or Roadster, and with a six-speed manual or
optional Sportshift automated manual transmission.
The Vantage N420 draws inspiration from the company’s experiences at
the Nürburgring 24-hour race. In the 2006 running of the annual
Nürburgring endurance classic amongst a field of mostly motorsport
homologated cars, Aston Martin entered a near-standard, road-registered
V8 Vantage. Driven by a team of employees, including Aston Martin’s CEO,
Dr Ulrich Bez, the V8 Vantage – named ‘Rose’ by the team – finished 4th
in class and 24th overall from a field of more than 200
specialised racing cars.
Since then Aston Martin has returned every year to compete in this
gruelling endurance race, scoring a string of class victories and
podiums with road-registered V8 and V12 Vantages and most recently the
new four-door Rapide. Not only has this racing success spawned a
burgeoning V8 Vantage GT4 customer programme run by Aston Martin Racing,
but lessons learned in racing at the Nürburgring has led to aerodynamic
and other performance developments being fed back into Aston Martin’s
road cars.
A generous standard specification and some unique options ensure the
special edition Vantage N420 is both exclusive and distinctive, while
also offering a 27kg weight saving – achieved through the application of
carbon fibre – over the standard V8 Vantage.
On the outside, wider sills combine perfectly with a carbon fibre
splitter, side strakes and diffuser, while bold 10-spoke diamond turned
alloy wheels complete with gloss black finish, black mesh vents and
‘Graphitic’ tailpipe finishers complete the co-ordinated look.
Inside the Vantage N420 offers an Iridium interior package, with
graphite instruments, leather or Alcantara® steering wheel,
special N420 sill plaques and lightweight carbon fibre seats, complete
with ‘Race Track’ stitching as in the V12 Vantage. Bluetooth
connectivity, cruise control and Park Distance Control are also
standard.
Cementing the Vantage N420’s credentials as a special edition V8
Vantage tailored for the most discerning and enthusiastic drivers, it is
fitted with the normally optional Sports Pack. This package combines
revised springs, dampers and anti-roll bars for even more responsive and
dynamic handling, while retaining the V8 Vantage’s renowned poise,
balance and long distance ability. Finally, a new sports exhaust system
delivers a suitably rousing soundtrack.
A further distinctive feature is the availability of a new range of
optional Aston Martin ‘Race Collection’ paint schemes. Pairing bold body
colours with contrasting hues for the cant rails and radiator grille
surround, they celebrate the marque’s racing heritage. All of the
company’s successful N24 Vantage racers are celebrated, with ‘Rose’
yellow, ‘Kermit’ green and ‘Elwood’ blue all featuring in the collection
along with traditional Aston Martin Racing green. The white and black
car shown in the accompanying images wears the equally striking ‘Asia
Cup’ livery.
Production of the V8 Vantage N420 begins this month, with deliveries
commencing in August and prices starting from £96,995.
