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2016 Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster
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2016 Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster: A Bespoke Extreme Machine

The famed British automaker, Aston Martin, has unveiled its most extreme open-top vehicle yet in the form of a one-off. The 2016 Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster is an exclusive production that offers drivers heightened sensory experience with unique customization.

Dressed up By Q

Aston's personalization service 'Q by Aston Martin' delivered this private customer commission, demonstrating their ability to craft bespoke automobiles tailored to the specific desires of a client. A demonstration of ultimate luxury matched only by performance sophistication for which this iconic brand is famous.

Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster | 2016MY | Front

Engineered for Performance

The design of the 2016 Vantage GT12 Roadster originates from the original Vantage GT12 Coupe but pushes boundaries adding an unfiltered connection to both road and machine while having your senses assaulted by the roar of its powerful engine. This monstrous machine houses a specially tuned 600PS version of Aston Martin’s naturally aspirated 6.0-liter V12 engine paired to a seven-speed Sportshift III paddle-shift transmission.

This masterpiece also features technical highlights such as magnesium inlet manifolds with revised geometry, a lightweight magnesium torque tube along with full titanium exhaust system, ensuring optimal power delivery paired with exceptional handling characteristic without sacrificing comfort or safety.

Bespoke Inside Out

This spectacular roadster not only shines through its powerhouse capabilities but also boasts distinctive aesthetic appeal due to significant use of carbon-fiber body panels giving it striking aerodynamics coupled with reduced weight without compromising on structural integrity. Underneath these bold lines lies a uniquely defined suspension set-up crafted by Aston Martin’s internal dynamics team providing unparalleled ride quality making you feel at home whilst conquering corners or cruising highways alike.

Aston Martin harbors the essence of exclusivity by offering bespoke paint and trim. The 2016 Vantage GT12 Roadster is no exception, setting a new benchmark in terms of customization with satisfying individualistic preferences.

Combining Resources

The birth of this magnificent machine marks an important milestone for Aston Martin as it represents the inheriting capabilities from their Advanced Operations team within the Q division. Renowned for delivering ambitious commissions such as low volume in-house projects including vehicles like One-77, Lagonda Taraf, and Vulcan while maintaining high standards of automotive engineering.

Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster | 2016MY | Rear

Pinnacle of Design & Engineering Ambitions

Certainly, the release of the 2016 Aston Martin Vantage GT12 Roadster stands out as a testament to Aston Martin's design creativity coupled with top-tier manufacturing brilliance. It reinforces how far they could go when tasked with turning a customer’s dream into reality - creating a fully-formed, precisely engineered road-legal one-off car fit for starring roles on roads or posters alike. This marvel has indeed raised the bar defining what future bespoke supercars should aspire to be.

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