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V8 Vantage N420 www.astonmartin.com V8 Vantage n420 PART NO: 704660 aston martin V8 Vantage n420 tHe new V8 Vantage n420 is DirectLY reLateD to wHat is PerHaPs one oF aston martin’s most sUccessFUL racing cars oF tHe moDern era, tHe Vantage n24. This Special Edition production run has been created to celebrate the sporting character and dynamic ability of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. V8 Vantage N420 above shown with optional Race Collection colour scheme. PUre aston martin aston martin V8 Vantage n420 tHe new V8 Vantage n420 is DirectLY reLateD to wHat is PerHaPs one oF aston martin’s most sUccessFUL racing cars oF tHe moDern era, tHe Vantage n24. This Special Edition production run has been created to celebrate the sporting character and dynamic ability of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. V8 Vantage N420 above shown with optional Race Collection colour scheme. PUre aston martin tHe V8 Vantage n420 tHe V8 Vantage DebUteD in 2005 anD is now tHe most sUccessFUL aston martin ProDUction car oF aLL time. From the outset, the V8 Vantage was Following this remarkable achievement, it The new N420 Special Edition represents endurance tested at speed, including a was decided to build a limited production a further evolution of Aston Martin’s 10,000 km durability sign off test at the run of 24 similar race cars in celebration production technology and engineering legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. The and the Vantage N24 was born. Now skills, creating a dynamic and distinctive following year, the car returned, this time known as the Vantage GT4, the race- limited edition. The 4.7 litre V8 engine to race following the efforts of a small going Vantage features Aston Martin’s produces 420 bhp, and a peak torque factory team of dedicated engineers and uprated 4.7 litre V8 engine, with some of 470 Nm, providing exceptional technicians. Starting with a standard 60 cars having now been built following performance figures of 0-100 km/h V8 Vantage, the team built an entrant for the initial run. In 2008, a limited edition (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds, with a the 2006 Nürburgring 24 hour race with run of 240 Coupes and 240 Roadsters maximum speed of 290 km/h (180 mph). Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez leading was launched. Known as the N400, the The new edition will be strictly limited, the driving team. The distinctive yellow car featured a 400 bhp version of the with just 420 Coupe models and 420 car (nicknamed Rose) was placed 24th 4.3 litre V8 engine. Roadsters to be built at Aston Martin’s overall from a field of over 200 starters. factory in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Design DYnamics The N420’s enhanced exterior design Signified by a unique Graphitic finish to The N420’s sports suspension features details include a more aggressive flared its tailpipes, the N420’s new lightweight forged lightweight 10-spoke alloy V8 Vantage N420 below and facing shown with optional Race Collection colour scheme. sill design, a platinum finish front grille Sports Exhaust system features a wheels with a distinctive gloss black and and clear rear lamp lens, as well as reprofiled exterior design to support diamond turned finish, revised dampers, a weight-saving carbon-fibre front undercar airflow. The exhaust’s revised uprated springs and a revised rear splitter, rear diffuser and carbon-fibre tuning and revised engine management anti-roll bar (Coupe), for greater agility side strakes. system work in conjunction with the and a greater precision feel for the driver. sports tailpipes to produce a distinctive Perfectly complementing these carbon- The V8 Vantage N420 exemplifies exhaust note in keeping with the N420’s fibre features, the N420 is available in Aston Martin’s expert synthesis of sporting character. the special edition Carbon Black paint as race car dynamics with supreme road standard, and may also be specified from Moreover, the Sports Exhaust also saves going capability, a remarkable high a portfolio of specially developed Race a total of 2.8 kg over that of the standard performance car that is designed for Collection colour schemes (available car. The N420 also features lightweight daily use, on and off the track. as an option), including Asia Pacific materials, such as carbon-fibre, which White, Aston Martin Racing Green, Rose can be found in components such as the Yellow (named after the original N24 front splitter, rear diffuser and lightweight race car), Elwood Blue, Kermit Green, seats. These combine to save 28 kg over (the nicknames of the subsequent the standard V8 Vantage. Even the iconic Nürburgring-challenging N24s), Modena Aston Martin side strakes are fashioned Black and GT2 Concept Blue. from carbon-fibre, saving 1.5 kg per car. tHe V8 Vantage n420 tHe V8 Vantage DebUteD in 2005 anD is now tHe most sUccessFUL aston martin ProDUction car oF aLL time. From the outset, the V8 Vantage was Following this remarkable achievement, it The new N420 Special Edition represents endurance tested at speed, including a was decided to build a limited production a further evolution of Aston Martin’s 10,000 km durability sign off test at the run of 24 similar race cars in celebration production technology and engineering legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. The and the Vantage N24 was born. Now skills, creating a dynamic and distinctive following year, the car returned, this time known as the Vantage GT4, the race- limited edition. The 4.7 litre V8 engine to race following the efforts of a small going Vantage features Aston Martin’s produces 420 bhp, and a peak torque factory team of dedicated engineers and uprated 4.7 litre V8 engine, with some of 470 Nm, providing exceptional technicians. Starting with a standard 60 cars having now been built following performance figures of 0-100 km/h V8 Vantage, the team built an entrant for the initial run. In 2008, a limited edition (62 mph) in 4.9 seconds, with a the 2006 Nürburgring 24 hour race with run of 240 Coupes and 240 Roadsters maximum speed of 290 km/h (180 mph). Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez leading was launched. Known as the N400, the The new edition will be strictly limited, the driving team. The distinctive yellow car featured a 400 bhp version of the with just 420 Coupe models and 420 car (nicknamed Rose) was placed 24th 4.3 litre V8 engine. Roadsters to be built at Aston Martin’s overall from a field of over 200 starters. factory in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Design DYnamics The N420’s enhanced exterior design Signified by a unique Graphitic finish to The N420’s sports suspension features details include a more aggressive flared its tailpipes, the N420’s new lightweight forged lightweight 10-spoke alloy V8 Vantage N420 below and facing shown with optional Race Collection colour scheme. sill design, a platinum finish front grille Sports Exhaust system features a wheels with a distinctive gloss black and and clear rear lamp lens, as well as reprofiled exterior design to support diamond turned finish, revised dampers, a weight-saving carbon-fibre front undercar airflow. The exhaust’s revised uprated springs and a revised rear splitter, rear diffuser and carbon-fibre tuning and revised engine management anti-roll bar (Coupe), for greater agility side strakes. system work in conjunction with the and a greater precision feel for the driver. sports tailpipes to produce a distinctive Perfectly complementing these carbon- The V8 Vantage N420 exemplifies exhaust note in keeping with the N420’s fibre features, the N420 is available in Aston Martin’s expert synthesis of sporting character. the special edition Carbon Black paint as race car dynamics with supreme road standard, and may also be specified from Moreover, the Sports Exhaust also saves going capability, a remarkable high a portfolio of specially developed Race a total of 2.8 kg over that of the standard performance car that is designed for Collection colour schemes (available car. The N420 also features lightweight daily use, on and off the track. as an option), including Asia Pacific materials, such as carbon-fibre, which White, Aston Martin Racing Green, Rose can be found in components such as the Yellow (named after the original N24 front splitter, rear diffuser and lightweight race car), Elwood Blue, Kermit Green, seats. These combine to save 28 kg over (the nicknames of the subsequent the standard V8 Vantage. Even the iconic Nürburgring-challenging N24s), Modena Aston Martin side strakes are fashioned Black and GT2 Concept Blue. from carbon-fibre, saving 1.5 kg per car. tecHnicaL sPeciFication V8 Vantage n420 Body BrAkEs • Alternative brake caliper finish – black, red, silver • Two-seat, two-door coupe or soft-cover convertible • Front ventilated and grooved steel discs, • Heated seats • Bonded aluminium structure 355 mm diameter • 700 W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with • Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and • Rear ventilated and grooved steel discs, Dolby® Pro Logic II® steel body 330 mm diameter • 1000 W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Audio System • Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams • Radial-mounted four-piston monobloc calipers • Auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror with garage • Halogen projector headlamps (main beam) • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) door opener1 • High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam) • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) • Hard Disk Drive (HDD) satellite navigation system1 • Carbon-fibre front splitter • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) • Satellite radio system (USA & Canada only) • Carbon-fibre rear diffuser • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) • Tracking device4 • Carbon-fibre side strakes • Positive Torque Control (PTC) • First-aid kit • Black bonnet and side strake meshes • Traction Control • Ashtray and cigarette lighter • N400 profile sills • Boot-mounted umbrella interior • LED rear lamps inTErior • Garage door opener1 • Full grain leather interior in Obsidian Black The interior of the N420 reflects the Each car features a unique numbered EnginE • Alcantara headlining diMEnsions car’s focus on the driver.
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