V8 Vantage - Hill Hold/Start Assist?

[rovcallum]

Does anyone have information on this?
Can't seem to find anything relevant on these pages.

I was wondering when it was introduced and exactly what it entails?
Is it only the Sportshift auto or include the Manual gearbox as well?

My little Aygo has it and it can be pretty handy sometimes.
It just puts a small delay on the foot brake pressure coming off.

Also, if anyone has it fitted.... does it actually work?

[DocW]

It's been standard on the V8 vantages I've had since the middle of the 2012 models ( could have been called 12.5 MY ). Definitely my N430 and Vantage S both had it, both manual gearboxes. When the gradient is 4 degrees or more the hill start assist is active and after releasing the foot brake you have a couple of seconds to pull away. It's great and takes away the worry of over revving and heating the clutch ( for me anyway).

[rovcallum]

Thanks for that.
I wonder if there is much extra hardware involved.

[ALDV]

Hi...my 09 Vantage auto-shift..asm
Has it...I believe started in 2009 models