Aston launches special DBS and Vantage

After revealing the updated Vantage, Aston Martin have decided to launch special editions of their DBS and V12 Vantage sports cars. They’re called the Carbon Black editions and while that sounds very cool and exciting, the changes made to the cars aren’t all that significant. The name comes from the paintwork the cars will receive which takes more than 50 hours to apply and after being completed have to go through a rigorous quality check.

Aston Martin updates V8 Vantage

News from Aston Martin this time as the British car maker has launched its 2010 revised V8 Vantage.  The changes aren’t actually that big and I don’t see this as a facelift, just as an SE version. The looks are pretty similar to the old Vantage as well, only that you get more choice now: You can choose new 19-inch forged rims like the one you see in the picture above, a new bonnet and clear rear lights. Bear in mind the car does not come standard with those, they are optional extras.

Aston has also worked, like about every other car maker in the world right now really, at reducing CO2 emissions. To lower the output, they remapped the ECU and fiddled with the gear ratios as well so now it produces 315g/km, 13 less than the old Vantage.

More optional extras have been added to the interior as well so now you can spec your Aston with lightweight seats, or if you aren’t interested in the 17kg weight loss, a banging 1000W Bang & Olufsen sound system for your favourite music. If you fancy yourself a V8 Vantage you can get your order in now and expect it to be delivered in early 2010. Just remember it costs £83,191.

Source: Autocar