Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster

The new layout was created based on the experience of the sports car manufacturer in the field of competition. For her, light weight and aerodynamics are important features. The name is a bit ‘long: Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster. The convertible Gaydon, therefore, is endowed with the same version that already received special N420 V8 Vantage coupe, during last July. The official presentation of the new variant will be at the Paris Motor Show 2010, scheduled for October 2 to 17.

The Roadster is equipped with the same V8 petrol N420 coupe. The 4.7-liter engine has the capacity to deliver 426 horsepower to the rear axle. To handle the power, you may choose the traditional six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed robotized transmission SPORTSHIFT, adding to the amount of V8 Vantage N420 at time of purchase with an economic burden of 4,500 euro.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster weighs about 27 kilograms less than the traditional variant: the British carmaker has used carbon fiber. Inside the car, the manufacturer of Gaydon provided for the introduction of special coatings (such as the leather version with the logo of the N420) and decorations for new invoice. Outside, the retractable roof remains in the fabric, so harmonized with the rest of the body.

The N420 is part of a construction program for the renewal of the range Aston Martin wider comes equipped with a number of aerodynamic devices are not specified, until now, the house, tires and alloy wheels with five double spokes. No detail even on the list price of the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster, which will probably cost more than 130,000 euro.