www.WeeklyVoice.com AUTO Friday, February 28, 2020 | B-15 Reveals Their Vantage Roadster Is it a Jaguar F-Type? Is it a BMW Z4? No... while it might look simi- lar, but this is the new Aston Mar- tin Vantage Roadster. Here’s what it’s maker has to say about it: The heartbeat of Aston Mar- tin’s range just got that little bit faster with the introduc- tion of the new Vantage Road- ster. Joining the Vantage Coupe, which was launched in 2018, this convertible model ampliies the emotional appeal of a model re- nowned for delivering a compel- ling blend of potent performance, outstanding dynamics and every- day usability. Testament to the uncompro- mising design, engineering and tive Damping, Dynamic Stability While Vantage Roadster mir- The introduction of the Van- tins are always irm favourites execution of this scintillating Control, Dynamic Torque Vector- rors the Coupe’s exceptional tac- tage Roadster sees a range of new with our customers, so it’s very open-top two-seater, Vantage ing and Electronic Rear Differen- tility, pace and cornering perfor- options introduced across the exciting to introduce the Vantage Roadster shares the Vantage tial, the Roadster beneits from mance, the design of the body is Vantage range. Roadster. Coupe’s absolute commitment to speciic dynamic reinements. very much its own. To celebrate the 70th Anniver- For many, driving with the driving thrills. Powered by As- These include a bespoke tune The tautly tailored fabric hood sary of the Vantage nameplate, roof down is the true deinition ton Martin’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo for the rear dampers, Adaptive features a compact powered Z- Aston Martin is introducing the of the sports car experience as it 510PS/685Nm V8 engine and Damping System software and fold mechanism that ensures company’s iconic ‘vane’ grille truly brings your senses to life. mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic ESP calibration. rapid operation (lowered in 6.7 or as an option, available on both Vantage has always delivered the transmission, Vantage Roadster As you’d expect from a dedi- raised in 6.8 seconds at speeds of Coupe and Roadster as an alter- purest of thrills, but in Roadster accelerates from 0-60mph in just cated sports car, a choice of up to 50kmh/31mph). In fact, the native to the track-inspired ‘hunt- form that adrenaline rush is set to 3.7sec and is capable of 190mph Sport, Sport + and Track chassis roof of Vantage Roadster has the er’ grille featured on the Coupe go to the next level”. with the roof raised. Weight in- modes - also tuned speciically fastest full operating cycle of any from its launch in 2018. Matt Becker, Aston Martin creases by just 60kg compared for the Roadster - give the driver automatic automotive convertible There is also a new range of Chief Engineer, adds: “Convert- with the Coupe thanks to a new, control of its dynamic character system. optional alloy wheel designs in ible sports cars are often seen as lighter Z-fold roof mechanism and behaviour. An impressively low stack a choice of inishes. Enthusiasts compromised when compared and optimised exterior and chas- Working in harmony with height pays the double divi- will also welcome the manual to their Coupe equivalents, but sis revisions throughout. Sport, Sport+ and Track pow- dend of allowing Aston Martin’s 7-speed transmission being of- the Vantage Roadster remains Careful development of struc- ertrain modes retained from award-winning design team the fered as an option on the Coupe, absolutely dedicated true to its tural shear panels and chassis the Coupe offers the ability to latitude to create a seamless rear having initially only been avail- mission of delivering precise, components ensures the Vantage progressively increase the car’s proile with minimal impact on able in the limited-edition Van- agile and expressive handling dy- Roadster retains the strong dy- overall responsiveness and ex- the Roadster’s luggage space. tage AMR. namics combined with stonking namic ability and sporting char- citement, meaning the Roadster Indeed, with a boot capacity of Aston Martin President and straight-line performance. And of acter achieved in the Coupe with has a tremendous breadth of abil- 200-litres, it is possible to stow Chief Executive Oficer, Drcourse, there’s the added dimen- no compromise to feel or reine- ity and feels equally at home on a full-sized golf bag and acces- Andy Palmer, said of the Vantage sion of driving a great-sounding ment. Sharing the same Adap- road or race track. sories. Roadster: “Open-top Aston Mar- sports car with the roof down”. McLaren Racing In Canadian Motorsport Hall Of Fame TORONTO: Canada’s automo- in Canadian and North American tive series wins for the McLaren tive, collector and motor racing motorsport, where our irst major Racing team — Denny Hulme community came together just achievements in Can-AM and in a McLaren M8A in 1968, before the opening of the recently then IndyCar laid the ground- McLaren in a McLaren M8B in concluded 2020 Canadian Inter- work for the decades of racing 1969, Hulme in 1970 in a McLar- national AutoShowto help cel- success that have followed. en M8D and Peter Revson in a ebrate one of its iconic brands “This is a itting way to begin McLaren M8F in 1971. At a gala black tie dinner on commemorating the 50th anni- Add in 12 Formula 1 world February 12th, McLaren Racing versary year of Bruce McLaren’s championships, three Indianapo- was inducted into the Interna- passing and also the 50th anni- lis 500 titles and a victory in the tional Category of the Canadian versary of our irst entry into -In 1995 , and it Motorsport Hall of Fame. dyCar, as we return to the series is a resume it for a hall of fame. The honour was accepted on full-time this year. McLaren Automotive is a Brit- behalf of the McLaren Racing “With that in mind, there is no ish automotive manufacturer team by retired driver Johnny better ambassador to represent based at the McLaren Technol- Rutherford, who raced Team McLaren at this event than John- ogy Centre in , Surrey. McLaren cars to two of its Indy ny ‘Lone Star JR’ Rutherford, The main products of the com- 500 victories. whose illustrious successes in In- (Photo by Marcus Oleniuk, Canadian International AutoShow) pany are supercars, which are “On behalf of everyone at dyCar are part of the very fabric produced in-house in designated McLaren Racing, we are humbled of the team.” America. And during its rise to for the Can-AM Series, which production facilities. In July to accept this honour,” said Zak At its height, the Can-AM prominence, it was dominated by Bruce McLaren drove to the 1967 2017, McLaren Automotive be- Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing. Challenge Cup was among the McLaren Racing. It introduced series championship, came a 100% owned “McLaren has deep, strong roots leading racing series in North the McLaren M6A speciically It was the irst of ive consecu- of the wider McLaren Group