Prodrive Aston Martin V8 Vantage

teletubby-warrior · December 2nd, 2006, 4:56 AM

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/...artin-vantage/

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Prodrive has launched a range of parts for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, which improves the car’s performance and enhances its driving experience. 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 hp to 425 hp, as well as increasing peak torque from 302 lb/ft to 325 lb/ft. This reduces the car's 0-62 mph time from 5.0 secs to 4.7 secs (est).

Prodrive has worked with suspension specialists, Bilstein and Eibach, to develop new driver-adjustable suspension. A switch in the cockpit allows the driver to choose between normal and sports mode. The normal mode has been designed to enhance the V8 Vantage’s existing ride and handling characteristics, while the firmer sports mode delivers an even more focussed driving experience on the road or for track use.

The engine performance pack has a modified exhaust system with a low back pressure sports catalyst and a driver-controlled switch to manually override the V8 Vantage’s exhaust valve. This gives the option of a quiet mode, where the valve is permanently closed; auto, where the valve operates as it does on the standard car; and sport mode, where the valve is permanently open (where conditions allow).

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targa_997 · December 2nd, 2006, 5:00 AM

This is definitely my dream car, it gets closer and closer to perfection.

Made In the USA · December 2nd, 2006, 5:36 AM

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Originally Posted by teletubby-warrior

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word

jetsetter · December 2nd, 2006, 5:40 AM

I'll take mine in green please. images/smilies/wicked.gif

wooflepoof · December 2nd, 2006, 5:48 AM

nope. nope still boring as sin

jetsetter · December 2nd, 2006, 5:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wooflepoof

nope. nope still boring as sin

May I ask what you feel is boring about it?

wooflepoof · December 2nd, 2006, 6:00 AM

For me its like one of those pretty girls you see on the street, yea shes hot but...theres really nothing too special about her. It looks almost exactly like the other astons except maybe a lil girlier, and my amazement w/ astons styling went away after the DB9 Volante

Basically, it just looks like 'a nice sports car' and nothing else, a lil carbon fiber on the spoiler aint gunna change that

The_Clincher · December 2nd, 2006, 6:07 AM

i think this version is what the V8 should have been orginally,well maybe not as much for the engine output...but im hoping that when prodrive says they made the midrange more responsive, they actually mean it...because that was one of the car's biggest faults.

Vette Boss · December 2nd, 2006, 6:47 AM

This car is finally getting the proper performance it has always needed, now it'll be as fast as it is loud. Still looks pretty as well, the new aero stuff hasn't spoilt it's looks.

I love how you can keep the exhaust valve open all the time now. images/smilies/w00t.gif

fbc · December 2nd, 2006, 7:10 AM

Hubba hubba - one of my favourite cars just got better - though they can leave the rear carbon lip spoiler off mine thanks all the same.

cvrefugee · December 2nd, 2006, 7:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

I'll take mine in green please. images/smilies/wicked.gif

British Racing Green.

SL65 · December 2nd, 2006, 7:21 AM

I'll take the engine upgrades anyday but I'd prefer the normal Aston wheels. Other than that, it's near perfect images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Blind_Io · December 2nd, 2006, 7:34 AM

Since wooflepoof doesn't want his, I guess I will have to take it.

Pity, I had a deposit on one for you for Christmas, but I guess it gets to live in my garage instead.

Seriously, Gimmie!

un-dee · December 2nd, 2006, 9:28 AM

Very nice, though I'd prefer the standard wheels, they look a lot better and fit the fine subtleness of the car more.
Still: great work Prodrive, finally a tuner that seems to really try to enhance a car, not just strapping a turbo on and making the car look ridiculous. Thats one of the first Aston tuning jobs i'd actually buy if i had that car.

Redliner · December 2nd, 2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fbc

Hubba hubba - one of my favorite cars just got better - though they can leave the rear carbon lip spoiler off mine thanks all the same.

My thoughts exactly. The carbon lip is somewhat excessive, but I just LOVED the wheels...

Adunaphel · December 2nd, 2006, 11:33 AM

Very nice bodykit, looks really well on it, although the carbon lip on the bootlid is a bit tacky on an Aston imho. It'd look so much better painted to match the body. The carbon lip on the front bumper does look pretty good however and the wheels are just images/smilies/drool.gif

wooflepoof · December 2nd, 2006, 1:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Since wooflepoof doesn't want his, I guess I will have to take it.

Pity, I had a deposit on one for you for Christmas, but I guess it gets to live in my garage instead.

Seriously, Gimmie!

Well then i suppose im going to have to take back the my size sorrority slut barbie i just finished wrapping you.

ahpadt · December 2nd, 2006, 2:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cvg

British Racing Green.

Yes please!! images/smilies/w00t.gif

amdforever · December 2nd, 2006, 6:29 PM

Finally, a mod company with good taste in rims.

The stock rims on the Vantage are hideous.

patrick10 · December 2nd, 2006, 6:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wooflepoof

Well then i suppose im going to have to take back the my size sorrority slut barbie i just finished wrapping you.

LMAO

did anyone else almost miss this?

December 2nd, 2006, 5:40 AM	#4
jetsetter Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 1:05 AM Location: Most Serene Republic of California Posts: 5,722 Car: 1992 Toyota Pickup Rep Power: 73	I'll take mine in green please. __________________ "I saw myself founding a new religion, marching into Asia riding an elephant, a turban on my head and in my hands the new Koran I would have written to suit my needs." - Napoléon Bonaparte

December 2nd, 2006, 5:48 AM	#5
wooflepoof Square with a title Joined: Jul 18th, 2005 Last Online: November 6th, 2009 Location: Texas, but I go to school in RI,Canada Age: 22 Posts: 4,164 Car: 1990 BMW 735iL Rep Power: 59	nope. nope still boring as sin __________________

December 2nd, 2006, 6:00 AM	#7
wooflepoof Square with a title Joined: Jul 18th, 2005 Last Online: November 6th, 2009 Location: Texas, but I go to school in RI,Canada Age: 22 Posts: 4,164 Car: 1990 BMW 735iL Rep Power: 59	For me its like one of those pretty girls you see on the street, yea shes hot but...theres really nothing too special about her. It looks almost exactly like the other astons except maybe a lil girlier, and my amazement w/ astons styling went away after the DB9 Volante Basically, it just looks like 'a nice sports car' and nothing else, a lil carbon fiber on the spoiler aint gunna change that __________________

December 2nd, 2006, 6:47 AM	#9
Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 2:24 AM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 23 Posts: 3,612 Car: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Rep Power: 63	This car is finally getting the proper performance it has always needed, now it'll be as fast as it is loud. Still looks pretty as well, the new aero stuff hasn't spoilt it's looks. I love how you can keep the exhaust valve open all the time now. __________________ 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T. Das Auto

December 2nd, 2006, 7:10 AM	#10
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 2:15 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,767 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	Hubba hubba - one of my favourite cars just got better - though they can leave the rear carbon lip spoiler off mine thanks all the same. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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targa_997 Joined: Aug 16th, 2006 Last Online: February 7th, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 343 Car: Z3 Roadster 2.8i Rep Power: 0	This is definitely my dream car, it gets closer and closer to perfection.

December 2nd, 2006, 6:07 AM	#8
The_Clincher Joined: Nov 21st, 2005 Last Online: December 15th, 2008 Posts: 431 Rep Power: 0	i think this version is what the V8 should have been orginally,well maybe not as much for the engine output...but im hoping that when prodrive says they made the midrange more responsive, they actually mean it...because that was one of the car's biggest faults.

December 2nd, 2006, 7:21 AM	#12
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	I'll take the engine upgrades anyday but I'd prefer the normal Aston wheels. Other than that, it's near perfect

December 2nd, 2006, 7:34 AM	#13
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Murray, Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,829 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 247	Since wooflepoof doesn't want his, I guess I will have to take it. Pity, I had a deposit on one for you for Christmas, but I guess it gets to live in my garage instead. Seriously, Gimmie! __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

December 2nd, 2006, 9:28 AM	#14
un-dee I hate your sig! Joined: May 21st, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Frankfurt, Germany Age: 25 Posts: 1,482 Car: Mazda MX-3 Rep Power: 35	Very nice, though I'd prefer the standard wheels, they look a lot better and fit the fine subtleness of the car more. Still: great work Prodrive, finally a tuner that seems to really try to enhance a car, not just strapping a turbo on and making the car look ridiculous. Thats one of the first Aston tuning jobs i'd actually buy if i had that car.

December 2nd, 2006, 11:33 AM	#16
Adunaphel Global Moderator Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: [ˈneːdərlɑnt] Age: 29 Posts: 4,589 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 153	Very nice bodykit, looks really well on it, although the carbon lip on the bootlid is a bit tacky on an Aston imho. It'd look so much better painted to match the body. The carbon lip on the front bumper does look pretty good however and the wheels are just

December 2nd, 2006, 6:29 PM	#19
amdforever Joined: Mar 15th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 679 Rep Power: 20	Finally, a mod company with good taste in rims. The stock rims on the Vantage are hideous.

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