Rear spoiler V8V

[geodavky]

New to V8V and am looking to buy. Does the rear spoiler get larger through the years? I was looking (photos for now as there are no Aston dealers near me) at a 2013 and comparing it to a 2007. The spoiler appears to be much larger on the 2013. It might be the particular photo that I looked at but the 2013 spoiler almost looked out of proportion when compared to the 2007.

[leman600]

I think the spoiler gets larger with the 09 V12 and then the Vantage S models follow suit with body styling. In 2012.5 this larger rear spoiler size is then the norm.

[CSK1]

More downforce with the increased performance.

[nickv8]

From memory (having read the Graydon Aston “bible”), the increased duck tail spoiler was introduced on the V12 in 2009, but first appeared on the V8 with the S model from 2011. The non-S V8 also got it as standard from the 2012.25 MY.

Does wonders for the look, IMHO.

[Jon39]

CSK1 said:

More downforce with the increased performance.

The view of the V8V rear lost the continuous smooth curve in MY2012.25, but this was recovered with the V600.
Therefore the ideal solution, is to make the rear of the car wider.

[dopsonj]

I have a contact who has a few Prodrive rear spoilers still available if you like the look, can put up a few more photos if needed

[LordBretSinclair]

IMHO

[Jon39]

Take your pick.

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3. V600 (cannot find a directly rear view photograph, but I think the spoiler outline is a continuous smooth curve between the wing extremities.)


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Edited by Jon39 on Wednesday 19th December 17:14

[macdeb]

LordBretSinclair said:

IMHO

Ditto, slippery slope.

[TR-Spider]

Jon39 said:

The view of the V8V rear lost the continuous smooth curve in MY2012.25, but this was recovered with the V600.
Therefore the ideal solution, is to make the rear of the car wider.

You are correct on the V600:

Edited by TR-Spider on Wednesday 19th December 19:27

[geodavky]

Sorry if I'm offending anyone, but in my view the later model V8V lost it's looks with the whale tail. To each his own though. I found and was prepared to buy a 6000 mile 2013 V8V. After looking at many photos I decided that the large whale tail on later models ruined the look. Think now I will look for a nice earlier mode with low miles. Wonder just how many of us will need the down force the huge tail provides? Same number of owners who need the off road capabilities of their LR I guess.

[CSK1]

dopsonj said:

That looks ugly and out of proportion.

[geodavky]

Sorry if I'm offending anyone, but in my view the later model V8V lost it's looks with the whale tail. To each his own though. I found and was prepared to buy a 6000 mile 2013 V8V. After looking at many photos I decided that the large whale tail on later models ruined the look. Think now I will look for a nice earlier mode with low miles. Wonder just how many of us will need the down force the huge tail provides? Same number of owners who need the off road capabilities of their LR I guess.

[CSK1]

geodavky said:

Wonder just how many of us will need the down force the huge tail provides? Same number of owners who need the off road capabilities of their LR I guess.

No one as you don't need hardly any downforce at the legal speed limit but that's not the point.
We still admire the performance, engineering and sheer passion that goes into creating these cars.
Most of us don't need the off-road capability of a Range Rover but it is nice to know it has been built as a proper off-roader.
I prefer this than all the SUV's pretending to be off-roaders.

[nickv8]

geodavky said:

Sorry if I'm offending anyone, but in my view the later model V8V lost it's looks with the whale tail. To each his own though. I found and was prepared to buy a 6000 mile 2013 V8V. After looking at many photos I decided that the large whale tail on later models ruined the look. Think now I will look for a nice earlier mode with low miles. Wonder just how many of us will need the down force the huge tail provides? Same number of owners who need the off road capabilities of their LR I guess.

Nobody offended in the slightest

I’m on the opposite side: the later and larger spoiler is what makes it visually for me. I even love to non-continuous-arc look. Something about slightly exaggerated duck tail spoilers that do it for me - re: 997 Sport Classic. But I’m sure it’s a condition that can be cured

However, as an absolute and totally resolved package, it’s near impossible to argue against the V600. Can’t wait to see one in the flesh!

[sundayjumper]

dopsonj said:

I have a contact who has a few Prodrive rear spoilers still available...

I bet he does !!

[Dewi 2]

geodavky said:

... Think now I will look for a nice earlier model with low miles. ...

Perhaps a V8 Vantage in the Model Year range 2009 to 2012 (before 2012·25), might be what you want.

Some regard those as the sweet spot (original body, no roof aerial, 4·7 engine and upgraded interior). Be careful with late 2008/09 first registrations, because a number of MY2008 cars remained on sale for an extended period.

Good luck with your search.

Edited by Dewi 2 on Thursday 20th December 20:42

[dopsonj]

sundayjumper said:

I bet he does !!

It looks nice matched with the front lip and apparently according to AM/PD originally:

Discreet Prodrive designed and manufactured carbon composite front lip and trunk spoilers to reduce lift by 45 per cent.

Not to everyones taste, but I like it, stands out from a bog standard 06 Vantage!

[TR-Spider]

dopsonj said:

It looks nice matched with the front lip and apparently according to AM/PD originally:
Discreet Prodrive designed and manufactured carbon composite front lip and trunk spoilers to reduce lift by 45 per cent.
Not to everyones taste, but I like it, stands out from a bog standard 06 Vantage!

The standard 2006 Vantage* produced at 200 km/h 48 kg lift front and 13kg rear axle.
So 45% would mean at 200 km/h 26 kg lift front and 7 kg lift rear - not sure if that difference is notable?

That is if the above quote on the Prodrive is true...the 2014 Vantage V12S* with front splitter and larger rear spoiler produced at 200 km/h 40 kg lift front and 12kg rear axle.

Thomas

• both measured in wind tunnel by Sport Auto magazine

Edited by TR-Spider on Friday 21st December 20:55