Aston Martin Vantage Roadster Revealed
Highlights
- The Aston Martin Vantage Roadster pays homage to the A3 Sportscar.
- The new Aston Martin Vantage roadster gets cosmetic updates inside out.
- Mechanically, it remains unchanged.
Aston Martin has unveiled a limited-edition Vantage Roadster with special design effects marking the 100th anniversary of the carmaker's oldest sportscar- the A3. The new Vantage Roadster was commissioned by Aston Martin's HWM dealership which is its longest-serving retailer. HWM collaborated with Aston Martin's bespoke Q division. The new Aston Martin Vantage roadster will get cosmetic updates inside out and the British carmaker will manufacture only three units of it.
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The bespoke treatment is inspired by the 1921 model, including a black grille with aluminium surround, black exterior paint and 20-inch forged black wheels with bronze brake callipers. On the inside, you get to see, Chestnut tan leather and stitching with the brand's name embroidered in a heritage-inspired script, as seen in the original. The Vantage's gauge surrounds have also been cast from brass, and the original-design Aston Martin logo is seen all around.
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The original A3 model was restored to its original factory specification by pre-war Aston specialist Ecurie Bertelli and later was acquired by the Aston Martin Heritage Trust in 2002. It will be showcased at a centenary celebration event on June 26, alongside several rare Aston Martin models. Moreover, at the event will be other pre-war Aston Martin and Lagonda vehicles, a V8 showcase, Gaydon-era sports cars and the British firm's current model range.
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Mechanically, the limited-run Vantage Roadster will remain the same as its standard sibling. Under the hood is a 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 motor sourced from Mercedes-AMG that churns out 503 bhp and 685 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. This Roadster is capable of clocking triple-digit speeds in around 3.5sec and can in-turn hit a top-speed of 306 kmph.
Last Updated on June 27, 2021