Aston Martin Vantage S V12 served for the aristocrats who have a strong character.
After a few months to play with the little Aston Martin Vantage N430, who hold the V8 engine, finally Autocar can chat with his brother, Vantage S V12. At first glance dimensions and looks identical, only the mechanical heart is different. Indeed, the typical part of the two models are bandages 'lipstick' attached to the edge of the grill with a contrasting color.
Well, the sportscar we drive this time berkelir yellow black carbonfibre combined on the grille and on the air hole in bonnet. The effect is a striking color combination. In our viewpoint, such visuals are more of a touch of artistic value than automotive styling. Engineer Aston Martin convey the symbol of a strong vehicle character through the language of exterior design, a pull of lines that flow from the fascia to the rear.
The analogy, if you see the figure of James Bond, then that appears is a calm, well-dressed, full of allure, yet powerful. And so it is. The relationship between the character with Aston Martin is so attached. Related to that, it seems this vehicle is more suitable juxtaposed with aristocratic consumers who understand how to interact with Vantage S V12. Of course, anyone can buy it as a resident garage house.
Switch to the interior. British manufacturer has not been refreshing since 2009. Aston Martin still maintains old dashboard design that feels outdated with other sportscar, while the instrument panel is still the same as the style that does not look aggressive. When you enter it, the atmosphere is similar to Vanquish. Aston Martin maintains a classic touch like an analog clock on the center console and handbrake in the form of a pulled stick manually. For Aston Martin caliber, there is no doubt about the way they bind the interior, including car seats, with high quality handmade (hand made) materials.
The uniqueness continues when you want to start the car by entering and pressing the real-glass keyless (remote lock) above the center console. The rpm pointer moves quickly when you turn on the machine. Well, unfortunately in the meter cluster invisible red-line indicator as existing on the vehicle or even sportscar in general. So, it seems you have to involve all the 'feeling' drive to find a comfort point when it takes him bolted fast.
Beneath this yellow berkelir bonnet resembles a mechanical heart made from naturally aspirated alloy with a capacity of 6.0 liter V12. Compared to the regular Vantage engine, the 'S' version has engine tuning until power jumps 10% to 570 hp and torque kicks up 9% to 620 Nm. One formulation in improving performance is the gearbox. Engineer Aston Martin immerse Sportshift III gearbox that weighs 20 kg lighter than the old version.
It is equipped with a single-clutch automated gearbox that can be operated automatically in Drive mode. Early acquaintance with the sportscar is less so inviting desire, because must adapt first, how to communicate with the transmission is quite unique, even antique. Is it really fun? We offer two answers, either yes or no. We say no, if you drive it slowly. Really does not excite during normal mode. After you enter the first gear and so on there feels a pause for a few seconds.
Two rounds at proving ground Karawang we spent to understand how to interact with the yellow Vantage S. And we started to smile after pressing the 'Sport' on the center console. Everything changed from the steering wheel to the driver and the level of suspension violence increased. Even so with the roar of a more 'daring' exhaust as the engine bursts naturally aspirated.
Long story short, we found the best way to date with him. Begin to relax the fingers, and get used to shifting gears manually via paddle shift. We do not say the transmission is bad, no. It's just unique. Positively, this gearbox is lighter than a dual-clutch. This makes the driver feel very connected to the machine. Feelings like a bath, when you really understand how to make out with him, you will be made lazy to move from the seat Vantage S V12.
Still in the 'Sport' drive mode. To accelerate from rest, Vantage S provides a pleasurable handling despite being shot fast with a response as fast as light. Of course the constant is not as fast as the real light. We just term it because the response is stunning. See, the engine response from paddle shift is less than 70 milliseconds. To accelerate from 0-100 kph only takes 3.7 seconds. Not a bad score incision.
So, how it feels when compared with Porsche's PDK transmission or S tronic twin-clutch auto gearbox from Audi? Vantage's clear transmission will be fun if you treat as well as character. Just look for the right path (away from the congestion) then you really will forget about the transmission. Worthy for a wedding? If you are serious about it, you should stop reading this article and hurry to try your own uniqueness and find union with Vantage S V12.
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