Aston Martin has introduced a new model – Virage, which of course will be exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show.
Virage will fulfill the gap between DB9 and DBS models in the Aston Martin line-up. Still, it looks much more like DB9 with new headlights, restyled grille and front fenders. There will be a Volante version, too, which is kind of sexy.
Aston Martin Virage is powered by 6.0 liter V12 with 497PS (365 kW) and 570Nm (420 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a 6-speed Touchtronic II automatic transmission. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and top speed of 299 km/h (186 mph).
The car is made of a bonded aluminum structure with an aluminum, magnesium alloy and composite body on top of it. It has 50:50 total weight distribution, which makes handling awesome.
Virage also boasts an Adaptive Damping System (ADS) and Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes.
The interior is superb – a Walnut fascia trim and Iridium Silver center console.
Price list will be announced in next two weeks.
Aston Martin Rapide
Body:
Two door coupe or convertible body style with 2+2 seating
Bonded aluminium structure
Aluminium, magnesium alloy and composite body
Extruded aluminium door side impact beams
Single Bi-Xenon Headlamps with integrated LED side lights and direction indicators
LED rear lamps and side·repeaters
Engine:
All alloy quad overhead cam 48 valve 5935cc V12. Compression ratio 10.97:1
Front mid-mounted engine, rear wheel drive
Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
Maximum Power
490 bhp (365 kW / 497 PS) at 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
570 Nm (420 lb.ft) at 5750 rpm
Acceleration
0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds
Maximum Speed
186 mph (299 km/h)
Transmission:
Rear mid-mounted Touchtronic 2 six speed automatic gearbox with electronic shift by wire system. Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft. Limited slip differential. Final Drive Ratio 3.46:1
Steering:
Rack and pinion, Servotronic speed-sensitive power-assisted steering
Column tilt and reach adjustment
Suspension:
Front: Independent double wishbone incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti- squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube adaptive dampers
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with Sport mode Aston Martin Internal Use Only
Wheels
Front: 8.5″ x 20″
Rear: 11″ x 20″
Tyres:
Front: Pirelli P Zero 245/35
Rear: Pirelli P Zero 295/30
Brakes:
Front: Ventilated Carbon Ceramic discs 398mm diameter with six piston calipers
Rear: Ventilated Carbon Ceramic discs 360mm diameter with four piston calipers
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Track mode
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Traction Control
Dimensions
Length 4703 mm (185.2″)
Width 1904 mm (75.0″) excluding mirrors
2061 mm (81.1″) including mirrors
Height Coupe 1282 mm (50.5″)
Height Volante 1289 mm (50.7″)
Wheelbase 2740 mm (107.9″)
Front track 1586 mm (62.4″)
Rear track 1581 mm (62.2″)
Turning circle 11.6 m (38 ft) (kerb to kerb)
Boot capacity Coupe 184l (6.5 cu ft)
Boot capacity Volante 152l (5.4 cu ft)
Fuel capacity 78 litres (17.15 UK gal/20.6 US gal)
Weight – Coupe 1785 kg (3935 lb)
Weight – Volante 1890 kg (4166 lb)
Interior:
Walnut facia trim and Iridium Silver centre console finish
Memory seats and exterior mirrors (3 positions)
Auto dimming rear view mirror and garage door opener (USA and Canada only)
Sports seats with 10 way electric adjustment, including height, tilt and lumbar adjustment
Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Front Airbags
Side Airbags (Sports seats only
Heated seats (Sports seats only)
Heated rear screen
Automatic temperature control
Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays
Trip computer
Cruise control Aston Martin Internal Use Only
Satellite navigation system*+
Bluetooth telephone preparation*
Powerfold exterior mirrors
Front and rear parking sensors
Tyre pressure monitoring*
Alarm and immobilizer
Remote-control central door locking and boot release
Battery disconnect switch
Tracking device (UK only)
Boot mounted umbrella
In Car Entertainment
700W Aston Martin Premium Audio System with Dolby®Pro Logic II®
Integrated Apple iPod connector
USB connector with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility
3.5 mm auxiliary input socket
Satellite Radio system (USA only)
Exterior Options
20″ 5 Spoke Alloy Wheels with Diamond Turned and Graphite finish
20″ 10 Spoke Alloy Wheels with Liquid Silver finish
20″ 10 Spoke Alloy Wheels with Silver Painted and Diamond Turned finish
20″ 10 Spoke Alloy Wheels with Graphite Painted and Diamond Turned finish
20″ 10 Spoke Alloy Wheels with Satin Black Painted and Diamond Turned finish
“Titanium” finish bonnet, sidestrake meshes
Bonnet Louvres with “Titanium”finish side strake meshes
Interior Options
2+0 seating (Coupe only)
Lightweight seats with 6 way adjustment. (Must be ordered in conjunction with 2+0 seating configuration. Does not include side airbags, or heated seats feature. Not available in USA or Canada)
Piano Black facia trim
Mahogany facia trim
Bamboo facia trim
Tamo Ash facia trim
Double Apex alloy facia trim
Nexus alloy facia trim
Matching wood door cappings (not available with alloy facias or B&O BeoSound audio system option)
Personalised sill plaques
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror with garage door opener (Europe only)
Alarm upgrade (volumetric and tilt sensor) Aston Martin Internal Use Only
Tracking device**
First aid kit
Ashtray and Cigar Lighter
In Car Entertainment Options
1000W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower technology
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