Anyone actually got any of the Prodrive upgrades ?
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Just wondering if anyone has got any of the Prodrive upgrades yet?. I did see a V8 Vantage with them all on parked outside Grange in Brentwood a few weeks back...but it was stickered up Prodrive so may have been a demo car.
Also, does anyone else find it a little odd that they claim +45bhp to 425bhp from just sports cats, back box and a remap...when Aston Martin themselves have to rework the heads + balance/lighten all components etc + sports cats and remap etc on the new N24 ...just to get 410bhp ?...am I missing something here ?
Also, does anyone else find it a little odd that they claim +45bhp to 425bhp from just sports cats, back box and a remap...when Aston Martin themselves have to rework the heads + balance/lighten all components etc + sports cats and remap etc on the new N24 ...just to get 410bhp ?...am I missing something here ?
Is the Aston Martin website incorrect then ?
"The Vantage N24 is based on a European specification V8 Vantage, with modifications to prepare the car for the racing environment. The engine is modified to enhance throttle response and performance. The crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons are lightened and balanced. Cylinder heads are re-profiled with inlet and exhaust ports smoothed and compression ratio optimised and the engine management system is calibrated for race use. The car also benefits from a free flow exhaust system and air filters. The standard V8 dry sump lubrication system is retained, helping to prevent oil surge during extreme cornering. The result is 305 kW (410 bhp) at 7500 rpm – a 22 kW (30 bhp) increase over the standard car."
"The Vantage N24 is based on a European specification V8 Vantage, with modifications to prepare the car for the racing environment. The engine is modified to enhance throttle response and performance. The crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons are lightened and balanced. Cylinder heads are re-profiled with inlet and exhaust ports smoothed and compression ratio optimised and the engine management system is calibrated for race use. The car also benefits from a free flow exhaust system and air filters. The standard V8 dry sump lubrication system is retained, helping to prevent oil surge during extreme cornering. The result is 305 kW (410 bhp) at 7500 rpm – a 22 kW (30 bhp) increase over the standard car."
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