Prodrive Aston Martin V8 Vantage

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http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/01/prodrive-tunes-aston-martin-vantage/

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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:bow: Prodrive :bow:
 
This is definitely my dream car, it gets closer and closer to perfection.
 
I'll take mine in green please.:wicked:
 
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
 
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.
 
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.
 
I'll take the engine upgrades anyday but I'd prefer the normal Aston wheels. Other than that, it's near perfect :D
 
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!
 
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.
 
fbc said:
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.
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My thoughts exactly. The carbon lip is somewhat excessive, but I just LOVED the wheels...
 
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 :drool: :drool: :drool:
 
Blind_Io said:
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!
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Well then i suppose im going to have to take back the my size sorrority slut barbie i just finished wrapping you.
 
Finally, a mod company with good taste in rims.

The stock rims on the Vantage are hideous.
 
wooflepoof said:
Well then i suppose im going to have to take back the my size sorrority slut barbie i just finished wrapping you.
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LMAO:lmao: :lmao:

did anyone else almost miss this?
 
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