Aston Martin shows V12 Vantage RS idea

Aston Martin shows V12 Vantage RS idea

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At the official opening of Aston Martin’s new dedicated design centre in Britain, there was a surprise unveiling of a new 600 hp performance concept car, dubbed the V12 Vantage RS.

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It is said to be fully functional. Weighing in at 1603 kg, the car has a race-derived V12 producing 600 hp. Peak power is achieved at 6250 rpm, and peak torque of 690 Nm is at 5000 rpm. With a power-to-weight ratio of over 375 hp per ton, the V12 Vantage RS concept is the fastest-accelerating road car ever built by the company, capable of reaching 100 kph from rest in 4 seconds and 160 kph in 8.5 seconds.

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Ignoring the ugly paintjob, the exterior gets new carbon-fibre pieces for the hood and trunk lid, as well as a number of hood louvers. A carbon-fibre chin spoiler is at the front, and out back there is a retractable spoiler. The interior has also been slathered entirely in grippy suede, including the racing-style seats. The car will enter production if enough rich people show an interest in it.

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After years of getting their behinds kicked by toys as cheap as the Corvette, Aston Martin is finally raising the stakes. Too bad the cheaper Nissan GT-R is already a better car than this concept.

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