configure test drive dealers brochure V8 Vantage S Roadster specifications options finance ownership Body Two-seat, two-door soft-cover convertible top body styleExtruded bonded aluminium VH body structureAluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel bodyExtruded aluminium door side-impact beamsHalogen projector headlamps (main beam)High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam)High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam)Clear LED rear lampsCarbon-fibre front splitter and rear diffuser Performance Maximum Power 321 kW (436 PS/430 bhp) at 7300 rpmMaximum Torque 490 Nm (361 lb.ft) at 5000 rpmMaximum Speed 305 km/h (190 mph) Engine All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 32-valve 4735 cc V8 Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves Compression ratio 11.3:1 Transmission Rear mid-mounted ‘Sportshift II’ (1) seven-speed automated manual transmissionAlloy torque tube with carbon-fibre propeller shaftLimited-slip differentialFinal-Drive ratio 4.182:1 Optional 19 10-spoke forged alloy silver painted wheels with diamond turned finish Wheels & tyres 19” V-spoke cast alloy silver painted wheels with diamond turned finishFront wheel: 8.5J x 19”Rear wheel: 10.0J x 19”Front tyre: Bridgestone Potenza RE050 245/40 ZR19Rear tyre: Bridgestone Potenza RE050 285/35 ZR19tyre repair kit Steering Rack and pinion, power-assisted steering, 2.62 turns lock-to-lockColumn tilt and reach adjustment Brakes Front: Ventilated and grooved two-piece floating discs, 380mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipers Rear: Ventilated and grooved steel discs, 330mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipers Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with 'track' mode Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) Positive Torque Control (PTC) Hill Start Assist (HSA) Traction Control (TC) Suspension Front: Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers Interior Full-grain leather interiorpiano black facia trim with Graphite centre console finish and Iridium Silver surroundLeather sports steering wheelElectrically adjustable Sports seats with side airbagsDual-stage driver / passenger front airbagsPowerfold exterior heated mirrorsHeated rear screenAutomatic temperature controlOrganic Electroluminescent (OEL) displaysTrip computerSatellite navigation system (2)(3)Cruise controlBluetooth® telephone preparationRear parking sensorsTyre pressure monitoring (2)Alarm and immobiliserRemote-controlled central door locking and boot releaseGlass ECUTracking device (UK only)(4)LED map-reading lightsEmbroidered ‘Vantage S’ seat logoEmbroidered ‘Vantage S’ carpet logoLamy pen and pen holder In car entertainment 160 W Aston Martin audio system with six-CD autochanger Integrated Apple iPod® connector (5) USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket Dimensions Length: 4385 mm (172.6”)Width (excluding mirrors): 1865 mm (73.4”)Width (including mirrors): 2025 mm (79.7”)Height: 1270 mm (50.0”)Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.4”)Turning Circle: 11.38 m (37.3 ft) (kerb to kerb)Boot Capacity: 144 litres (5.0 cu ft)Fuel Capacity: 80 litres (17.6 UK gal/21.1 US gal)Kerb Weight: 1690 kg (3726 lb)Sportshift trademark is used under license from Prodrive (Holdings) LtdNot available in all marketsIncludes Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC) in Continental EuropeComplies with UK Thatcham Category 5 requirements. 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