Aston Martin V8 Vantage by Prodrive
Prodrive has developed a range of performance parts for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and they'll be available early next year. Prodrive was the obvious company to do the work, since it runs the DBR9 GT1 race team and could therefore be expected to know a thing or two about Astons.
The range includes: a performance pack for the engine; new driver-adjustable suspension; unique forged wheels; and a discreet aero package.
Prodrive has tuned the 4.3 litre V8 engine to raise peak power from 380 to 425 bhp, as well as increasing peak torque from 410 to 440 Nm.
This reduces the car's 0-100 km/h time from 5.0 secs to 4.7 secs (est) and increases the top speed by 13 km/h to 293 km/h (est). A new throttle map, combined with the increase in torque, also make the engine more responsive throughout the rev range.
Adjustable Bilstein and Eibach suspension will be available, complete with a cockpit switch that allows the driver to toggle sports mode on and off. Cosmetically, the Prodrive Vantage will sport different alloys and subtle front and rear spoilers - claimed to improve downforce by 45%.
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