Unleashing the Roar: The 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster
Astonishingly dynamic and poised to deliver a new level of compelling engagement, the eagerly anticipated 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster has been announced by this iconic British automaker. This latest addition marks not only their most potent series production roadster so far but also promises an exhilarating top performance rivaling its acclaimed sibling, the V12 Vantage S Coupe introduced in 2013.
An Exemplary Fusion of Performance and Design
The new AM V12 Vantage S Roadster is set to be a formidable presence with sporting agility amplified by its naturally aspirated powerhouse engine. The growl of this high-performance beast resonates through a meticulously tuned sports exhaust system that delivers an unparalleled auditory thrill on open roads. Moreover, comparing it to our previously covered AM V12 Vantage S Coupe, which blurred boundaries between opulence and performance, we see a continuation of this blend - albeit tagged with some additional perks for adrenaline junkies seeking alfresco driving pleasure.
Dominance Under The Hood
Illuminating under the bonnet lies the state-of-the-art Aston Martin AM28 6.0-litre V12 featuring advanced Bosch engine management technology borrowed from its coupe variant. With an escalated power output rated at 573 PS (or 565 bhp), it certainly doesn't compromise on brute strength or speed capability – reaching up to 201 mph and able to lash out from absolute rest to blaze past 60 mph within just 3.9 seconds. Supplementing these impressive specs, plentiful torque comes packaged both as peak at 620 Nm available at relatively steep revs around 5,750 rpm as well as low-end from merely 1,000 rpm at a substantial 510 Nm.
Race-Inspired Technology: The transmission
Motorsports' spirit clings to the DNA of this luxury convertible just as it did with its fixed-roof counterpart. Succeeding its predecessor’s six-speed manual unit is the third generation Sportshift™ III 7-speed automated manual transmission - shaving off about an extra 20 kg while still dishing out swift and precise gear-shifts akin to that required on grueling race tracks.
Unveiling Superior Craftsmanship
The V12 Vantage Roadster's striking exterior design bears testament to Aston Martin's unique blend of power and elegance. With clear inspirations from both the CC100 Speedster Concept and its own racing cars – realized through replacing traditional aluminium vanes in the grille by carbon fibre arrangement accompanied by either black or titanium silver mesh designed for optimum airflow. Moreover, optional lightweight forged alloy ten-spoke wheels add further uniqueness to this open-top model. And thus stylishly signifying its high-octane nature are pronounced bonnet louvres, bold graphics options, exterior carbon pack and flared wheel arches.
Luxury Seated within Performance
Differentiating itself substantially from the likes of more refined DB9 Volante or luxurious Vanquish Volante GT despite sharing similar compact dimensions, this latest offering brings forth a intrinsically sporty interior ambiance nicely offsetting their common sporting prowess. Potential buyers would be delighted with myriad personalization alternatives like new seat & door trims designs along with some exciting features such as ‘Sport’, ‘carbon fiber’ lightweight seating choices, Interior Carbon Pack supplementing car’s facia and door pulls with touch of CF as well as first-ever option for black pedals in an AM V12 Vantage S Roadster.
The "Q" by Aston Martin
Adding chunk of exclusivity to V12 Vantage S roadster, the introduction of 'a Q by Aston Martin Collection' weaves in bespoke features perfectly suiting its character. With a palette consisting implementation of big bold exterior and interior colors, body-colored carbon bonnet louvres, either red-tinted or satin-finished CF elements used outside and inside the car; full carbon fibre center console, Contemporary rotary controls coated with black anodized material complementing machined finishing and lastly steering wheel donned with leather strip placed centrally matching chosen accent color for interiors.
Final Thoughts: Beauty Meets Beast
This stupendously powerful yet graceful 2015 Aston Martin's V12 Vantage S Roadster appears attentively crafted to ensnare not only visually but as well make ears perk up at its heart-pounding acoustics. By successfully harnessing power, beauty and soul into one remarkable package it most certainly seems ready to invigorate luxury sports car enthusiasts worldwide who are seeking more than just ordinary driving experience from their garages.
-Ed
2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster
