V12 Vantage Roadster Confirmed
Discussion
jonby said:
Just found the article - link below. The relevant bit is this
All the V12-engined model VH platform models will feature the raised bonnet line, which is needed to comply with the latest pedestrian protection rules. They demand more clearance above the tall V12, so the DB9 (project VH113), Virage and Rapide will feature it, too.
If they integrate a no option pedestrian airbag system, just as Volvo has implemented on the new V40, then that wouldn't be necessary. All the V12-engined model VH platform models will feature the raised bonnet line, which is needed to comply with the latest pedestrian protection rules. They demand more clearance above the tall V12, so the DB9 (project VH113), Virage and Rapide will feature it, too.
But I can imagine Aston hasn't got the financial resources to do so.
Edited by PieterA on Saturday 26th May 12:42
PieterA said:
jonby said:
Just found the article - link below. The relevant bit is this
All the V12-engined model VH platform models will feature the raised bonnet line, which is needed to comply with the latest pedestrian protection rules. They demand more clearance above the tall V12, so the DB9 (project VH113), Virage and Rapide will feature it, too.
If they integrate a no option pedestrian airbag system, just as Volvo has implemented on the new V40, than that wouldn't be necessary. All the V12-engined model VH platform models will feature the raised bonnet line, which is needed to comply with the latest pedestrian protection rules. They demand more clearance above the tall V12, so the DB9 (project VH113), Virage and Rapide will feature it, too.
But I can imagine Aston hasn't got the financial resources to do so.
[quote=jonby]
Well nothing would surprise me with AM !!! :-)
Out of interest, I know logic has nothing to to with it and I'm about to commit sacrilege here, but does V12V need more power ? I think the V12V is towards the limit of sensible power in that chassis but owners with more road time than me can give a far more informed opinion on this than I can. quote]
Probably not for most situations, but as Yeti has said familiarity...... So once you have owned one for a while you get familiar, then you could always have a little more power
The acceleration is intoxicating; I think I am a power junky though. Did I buy a V12V because it was sensible or that I needed it? No. I bought it because it was crazy to fit a V12 engine in that car and I wanted it. It is such an emotive car that sensible decision making just seems not to count for much.
Well nothing would surprise me with AM !!! :-)
Out of interest, I know logic has nothing to to with it and I'm about to commit sacrilege here, but does V12V need more power ? I think the V12V is towards the limit of sensible power in that chassis but owners with more road time than me can give a far more informed opinion on this than I can. quote]
Probably not for most situations, but as Yeti has said familiarity...... So once you have owned one for a while you get familiar, then you could always have a little more power
The acceleration is intoxicating; I think I am a power junky though. Did I buy a V12V because it was sensible or that I needed it? No. I bought it because it was crazy to fit a V12 engine in that car and I wanted it. It is such an emotive car that sensible decision making just seems not to count for much.
johng39 said:
jonby said:
Well nothing would surprise me with AM !!! :-)
Out of interest, I know logic has nothing to to with it and I'm about to commit sacrilege here, but does V12V need more power ? I think the V12V is towards the limit of sensible power in that chassis but owners with more road time than me can give a far more informed opinion on this than I can. quote]
Probably not for most situations, but as Yeti has said familiarity...... So once you have owned one for a while you get familiar, then you could always have a little more power
The acceleration is intoxicating; I think I am a power junky though. Did I buy a V12V because it was sensible or that I needed it? No. I bought it because it was crazy to fit a V12 engine in that car and I wanted it. It is such an emotive car that sensible decision making just seems not to count for much.
I think I basically agree with you - after all, I will get a V12VR assuming it's made yet I've admitted I don't find it quite as 'sweet' as the V8S because I too find the power intoxicating but I think V12V is near the limit of power for that car without tipping the balance too farOut of interest, I know logic has nothing to to with it and I'm about to commit sacrilege here, but does V12V need more power ? I think the V12V is towards the limit of sensible power in that chassis but owners with more road time than me can give a far more informed opinion on this than I can. quote]
Probably not for most situations, but as Yeti has said familiarity...... So once you have owned one for a while you get familiar, then you could always have a little more power
The acceleration is intoxicating; I think I am a power junky though. Did I buy a V12V because it was sensible or that I needed it? No. I bought it because it was crazy to fit a V12 engine in that car and I wanted it. It is such an emotive car that sensible decision making just seems not to count for much.
Interestingly though, whilst the wheelbase is shorter than DBS with manual box, the weight difference is negligible yet there have been assumptions, including by my, that it was more significant. So is it purely shorter wheelbase and lack of electronic suspension that makes the car so much wilder in Vantage form than as a DBS ?
jonby said:
So is it purely shorter wheelbase and lack of electronic suspension that makes the car so much wilder in Vantage form than as a DBS ?
The tyres are a huge part of it, as will be the geometry - I would also expect some mapping changes? But I think the most significant thing is the shortened wheelbase giving the much faster turn in and less of a feeling of stability at speed!johng39 said:
mikey k said:
I can neither confirm nor deny that you can put a deposit one of these to secure what will be one of a VERY VERY small number of UK cars 
Your posts are as cryptic as your bloody routes 
I have "made a promise" so can say no more
mikey k said:
johng39 said:
mikey k said:
I can neither confirm nor deny that you can put a deposit one of these to secure what will be one of a VERY VERY small number of UK cars
Your posts are as cryptic as your bloody routes I have "made a promise" so can say no more
and none for the USA
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