2008 Mansory Aston Martin Vantage V8 13% Less Fuel

2008 Mansory Aston Martin Vantage V8 - Front View

The British brand has announced today a power gain in their 2005 Geneva Motor Show premiered model – the new 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7 liter. Retaining the benefits of its predecessor, the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage comes with a new 4.7 liter V8 engine that develops 420 bhp at 7000 rpm and 470 Nm of torque at 5750 rpm. With this new engine the top speed of the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is 180 mph (288 km/h) and the 0-60 mph acceleration time drops to 4.7 seconds and the 0-100 km/h time to 4.8 seconds.

Although the previous version was powered by a smaller displacement engine (4.3 liter), the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7 gets a fuel economy improvement of 13%.

2008 Mansory Aston Martin Vantage V8 - Cockpit View

Special developed BREMBO brakes with dimensions of 405/32 rotor discs with 6 piston calipers for the front and add on for the rear dimensions of 405/28 with 4 piston calipers and a integrated handbrake system.

There will be a complete new drivers feeling regarding the brakes and the brand new fully forged Aluminium light weight performance wheels. Dimensions are in the front like 9x20J with accordant 255/35/20 high performance tyres and for the rear 10.5x20J by 285/30/20 tyres. Likewise the side skirts amend the aerodynamic and let the car looks much more deeper. Yet another typical detail are the integrated carbon flanks with air intakes behind of them, identical to all the modified range. The rear design shows the apron with an integrated carbon diffuser, carbon tail lamp covers and again a step more sportier the rear trunk lid spoiler which supporting the dynamic contact pressure, a total effect comes up to the backside look.

2008 Mansory Aston Martin Vantage V8 - Engine View

2008 Mansory Aston Martin Vantage V8 - Brake Caliper

Design & Optional Equipment

Also introduced as an option for both Coupe and Roadster variants is a new Sports Pack which comprises forged lightweight alloy wheels aiding a lower unsprung mass, re-tuned Bilstein dampers with improved dynamic response, up-rated springs and a revised rear anti-roll bar (Coupe only). The Sports Pack is intended to offer greater agility, high speed body control and precision feel for the most enthusiastic of drivers.

Although the award-winning exterior design of the V8 Vantage remains largely unchanged, a new 20-spoke 19’’ alloy wheel is introduced as standard, with either diamond turned silver or graphite finishes available as options, affording customers maximum choice. Alternatively, as part of the Sports Pack option, a 5-spoke lightweight aluminium wheel will be provided.

In the cabin, a new centre console constructed from die cast zinc alloy with a graphite silver finish is introduced along with a new ECU – first seen on the DBS in 2007. The ECU – constructed from glass, polished stainless steel and polycarbonate – replaces the key used previously for the V8 Vantage. The revised car also includes a new Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation System offering faster route processing, additional features and improved graphics. Full ipod/MP3 integration is retained as standard equipment.

2008 Mansory Aston Martin Vantage V8 - Exhaust

The chromed details are the integrated rounded double exhaust tips over and under. Totally new the anodized aluminium air outtakes on engine bonnet, together they are toping the exterior off, but don’t forget the racy carbonfibre wing mirrors. Also new the suspension lowering with sport performance springs, the complete vehicle comes down 20 mm ( approx.: 0,8 inch).

If you want it more individual MANSORY will leave nothing to the interior imagination, you can choose from the finest materials. As a matter of course beside steering wheel, carbonfibre trim equipment up to the smallest details like the 3-part set of aluminium pedals or the aluminium brake handle.

2008 Mansory Aston Martin Vantage V8 - Rear View

MANSORY as a company is dedicated to perfection in the form of high end tuning and individualisation to match the lifestyle of the owners of British noble automobiles like Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls Royce. The headquarter is situated in Brand, Fichtelgebirge near to Bayreuth, Germany.
The MANSORY Cooperation GmbH only offers their own developed tuning-accessories exclusively, we don’t sell complete automobiles.