2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2018 Aston Martin Vantage Makes Public Debut

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2018 Aston Martin Vantage revealed.

By Sukesh

British luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has debuted the new 2018 Vantage at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Aston Martin describes the new Vantage as a 'statement car'. The two-seater sports car is the second car under the company's second-century plan which will see seven new cars in seven years.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2018 Aston Martin Vantage Revealed

On the design front, the front end of the 2018 Vantage features new titanium grille which is the lowest one seen on a production Aston Martin. The car also sports sleek LED headlights, massive splitter and bulges on the bonnet which gives the car an aggressive look.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2018 Aston Martin Vantage Revealed

The side profile of the Vantage features large side grille behind the front wheel. The car is equipped with 20-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels shod with Pirelli P Zero Tyres. The rear of the sports car gets single strip LED lights, massive diffuser, boot lip spoiler and stainless steel exhausts on either side.

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The interior of the Aston Martin Vantage features an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, low-set sports seats and paddle shifters. The dashboard is a mix of leather and Alcantara and the company also offers an optional full leather interior.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2018 Aston Martin Vantage Revealed

The new 2018 Aston Martin Vantage draws power from a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine producing 503bhp and 685Nm of torque. The engine is coupled to an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox delivering power to the rear wheels.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2018 Aston Martin Vantage Revealed

The new Vantage can sprint from 0-100km/h in just 3.6 seconds and is capable of reaching a top speed of 314km/h. The Vantage comes equipped with three driving modes - Sport, Sport+ and Track.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2018 Aston Martin Vantage Revealed

The 2018 Vantage is equipped with a new electronic differential which can be locked to 100 percent from its fully opened state in just milliseconds. The stopping power is provided by 400mm ventilated two-piece steel brake discs up front and 360mm co-cast discs at the rear.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2018 Aston Martin Vantage Revealed

DriveSpark Thinks!

The new 2018 Aston Martin Vantage is inspired by the DB10 from the famous James Bond movie and at the same time, it also sports its distinctive design elements. The new Vantage will go on sale from the second quarter of 2018.

Article Published On: Thursday, November 30, 2017, 13:26 [IST]
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