2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

The Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster made its debut in 2013, 3 years after the coupe. More a proper sports car than a grand tourer, the V12 Vantage Roadster is powered by a 6.0-litre V12 from their larger DB9 series. A 6-speed conventional manual is mounted behind the driver for better weight distribution and drives the rear wheels. On the outside, the V12 Vantage Roadster gets a host of minor styling changes to differentiate itself from the V8 Vantage models, including a louvred bonnet, carbon-fibre front and rear air dams, and lower skirts. The V12 Vantage Roadster is a strict two-seater, with the rear environment offering a large luggage shelf area accessed by a tailgate. The long bonnet and two-seater cabin create an instantly recognisable stance. The Vantage's unique architecture provides an excellent backbone, while the use of materials such as lightweight alloys, magnesium and advanced composites for the body further contributes to the car's low weight and high rigidity.... Read More