2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage price starts at $118,370 for the coupe, $132,870 for convertible

Whenever a company like Aston Martin releases pricing details, we’re always upset because our desires are bigger then our bank account. Either way, Aston has dropped the pricing details on the new 2012 V8 Vantage, which is available to order now.

Prices for the 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage start at $118,370 for the coupe and $132,870 for the roadster.

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Check out our original post on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

The 4.7 liter V8 for the Vantage has been upgraded to produce 420-hp while the Vantage S now produces 430-hp and 361 lb-ft. The 6-speed manual transmission remains but the optional 6-speed Sportshift automatic has been replaced with a 7-speed Sportshift II. Stopping power now comes from 380mm two-piece ventilated cast-iron front discs and six piston callipers. The new braking system also includes Hill Start Assist (HSA) for more precise control on steep inclines.

Aston says that the 2012 Vantage also comes with tires that are now 10mm wider than the outgoing model. The increase in size allows for better road-holding and more responsive steering.

Check out the full specification list after the jump.

US Specification – V8 Vantage

Body:

  • Two-seat, two-door coupe or soft-cover convertible top body style
  • Extruded bonded aluminium VH body structure
  • Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body
  • Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams
  • Halogen projector headlamps (main beam), High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps (dipped beam) and LED rear lamps

Engine:

  • All-alloy quad overhead camshaft, 32-valve 4735 cc V8
  • Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
  • Fully catalyzed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
  • Compression ratio 11.3:1
  • Maximum Power: 420bhp (313kW / 426PS) at 7,300rpm
  • Maximum Torque: 346lb.ft (470Nm) at 5,000rpm
  • Maximum Speed: 180mph (290km/h)

Transmission:

  • Rear mid-mounted six-speed manual transmission
  • Optional rear mid-mounted ‘Sportshift II’* seven-speed automated manual transmission
  • Alloy torque tube with carbon fiber propeller shaft
  • Limited slip differential
  • Final Drive Ratio 3.909:1 (manual); 4.182:1 (Sportshift II*’)

Steering:

  • Rack and pinion, power-assisted steering, 2.62 turns lock-to-lock
  • Column tilt and reach adjustment.

Wheels & Tires

  • 19″ V-Spoke cast alloy silver painted wheels with diamond turned finish
  • Front: 8.5J x 19″ Bridgestone Potenza RE050 245/40 ZR19
  • Rear: 10.0J x 19″ Bridgestone Potenza RE050 285/35 ZR19 Suspension:
  • Front: Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, antiroll bar and monotube dampers
  • Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti- squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers

Brakes:

  • Front: Ventilated and grooved two-piece floating discs, 380mm diameter with six-piston calipers
  • Rear: Ventilated and grooved steel discs, 330mm diameter with four-piston calipers
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • Positive Torque Control (PTC)
  • Hill Start Assist (HSA)
  • Traction Control

Interior:

  • Full grain leather interior
  • Piano Black facia trim and Graphite centre console finish
  • Leather-trimmed sports steering wheel
  • Electrically operated Sports seats with side airbags
  • Dual-stage driver and passenger front airbags
  • Powerfold exterior heated mirrors
  • Heated rear screen
  • Automatic temperature control
  • Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays
  • Trip computer
  • Integrated satellite navigation system
  • Cruise control
  • Bluetooth® telephone preparation
  • Front & rear parking sensors
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system
  • Auto dimming interior rear view mirror with garage door opener
  • Alarm and immobilizer
  • Remote-controlled central door locking and boot release
  • Glass ECU
  • LED map lamps
  • Lamy pen and pen holder

In-Car Entertainment:

  • Satellite radio system
  • 160W Aston Martin audio system with six-CD auto changer
  • Integrated Apple iPod® connector
  • USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility

Exterior Options:

  • V-Spoke cast alloy graphite painted wheels with diamond turned finish
  • 10-Spoke forged alloy silver painted wheels with diamond turned finish
  • 10-Spoke forged alloy graphite painted wheels with diamond turned finish • Sport suspension (coupe only)
  • Carbon fiber body pack (front splitter and rear diffuser)
  • Bright-finish grill
  • Magnum Silver bonnet and side stake meshes
  • Clear rear lamps
  • Alternative brake caliper finish – black, red, silver or yellow

Interior Options:

  • Memory front seats and exterior mirrors (three positions)
  • Heated seats
  • Passenger seat with ISOFIX (fixed height)
  • Alternative facia trim finishes – Walnut, Mahogany, Tamo Ash, Bamboo, Iridium Silver interior with Piano Black
  • Color-keyed leather sports steering wheel
  • Indented leather seat inserts
  • 700W Aston Martin Premium Audio system with Dolby® Pro Logic II®
  • 1000W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower® technology
  • Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor)
  • Second glass ECU
  • Personalized sill plaques
  • Ashtray and cigar lighter
  • Boot mounted umbrella
  • Wind deflector (Roadster only)
  • First aid kit

Dimensions:

  • Length: 4385mm (172.6″)
  • Width (excluding mirrors): 1865mm (73.5″)
  • Width (including mirrors): 2025mm (79.7″)
  • Height (Coupe): 1260mm (49.6″)
  • Height (Roadster): 1270mm (50.0″)
  • Wheelbase: 2600mm (102.4″)
  • Front Track: 1570mm (61.8″)
  • Rear Track: 1590mm (62.6″)
  • Turning Circle: 11.38m (37.3ft) (kerb to kerb)
  • Boot Capacity (Coupe): 300 liters (10.6 cu ft)/(Roadster): 144 liters (5.0 cu ft)
  • Fuel Capacity: 80 liters (21.1 US gal)
  • Kerb Weight (Coupe): 3595lb (1630kg)/(Roadster): 3770lb (1710kg)

Gas Mileage (North America):
Manual Sportshift II

  • City 13mpg • City 14mpg
  • Highway 19mpg • Highway 21mpg

– By: Omar Rana