● Introduction to new car:

The changes in the front of the new Vantage can be described as completely reborn, using the latest family-style design language, and the overall style is relatively close to that of the DB12. The wider front profile and larger front air intake grille are very visually impactful. There are more air intakes on both sides of the air intake grille, and the new integrated splitter adopts a wider and lower air intake. The stance not only adds to the visual impact, but also has an aerodynamic function, providing high-speed stability by reducing lift. The new matrix LED headlight design complements the integrated daytime running lights, making the effect more eye-catching.

In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new Vantage are 4495/2124/1275mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2795mm. Although the compact body of the new Vantage is not as chic and elegant as a large GT sports car like the DB12, it fully demonstrates the agile style that a two-door Coupe sports car should have.

The overall design of the rear of the car has not changed much compared to the previous generation model. The rear bumper and side vents have become wider, and the size of the four exhaust pipes on both sides has also been increased. The overall visual effect is much exaggerated, and at the same time it is more powerful. Highlight the performance orientation of the new car and demonstrate the sports level that this level should have.

In terms of interior, the overall layout of the new Vantage is similar to that of the DB12. The style focuses on a clean and neat style. The central air-conditioning outlet extending to both sides brings a strong sense of power, reminding everyone that the Vantage is essentially a hardcore sports car. .

The instrument panel and central control screen are both 10.25-inch screens. It is particularly worth mentioning that Vantage is the second model equipped with Aston Martin’s new generation infotainment system. The first one is DB12. The new generation infotainment system is a fully integrated multi-screen system, using pure black panel touch screen technology, with complete online connectivity, fully capacitive single-finger and multi-finger gesture control functions, and supports CarPlay and Android device connection.

The clear array of physical switches in the lower part of the center console is full of momentum. There are buttons for key mechanical operations such as gear selection, drive selection, heating and ventilation. In addition, there are zero-level switches for the chassis, ESP and exhaust, lane assist and park distance control, ensuring that the most commonly used controls can be operated intuitively without taking your eyes off the road.

The Vantage comes standard with a 390-watt, 11-speaker sound system developed by Bowers & Wilkins, with an optional 1,170-watt, 15-speaker surround sound system with aluminum dual-dome tweeters and Continuum cone midrange speakers.

In terms of power, the new Vantage is equipped with a significantly upgraded 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine, with a maximum power of 665 horsepower and a peak torque of 800 Nm. Compared with the previous model, both power and torque have achieved the largest ever. leap. In terms of transmission, it will be matched with an 8-speed automatic manual gearbox. With the ejection start function, the new Vantage can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.5 seconds, and the top speed can reach 325km/h.

● Car series history:

“Aston Martin DB2 Vantage”

The word Vantage has appeared with different meanings in the history of Aston Martin, which can be traced back to the 1950s. Before the emergence of the Vantage car series, this term appeared in the suffix of Aston Martin GT sports cars, representing high-performance versions. For example, it first appeared on the high-performance version of DB2 in 1951.

“Aston Martin V8 Vantage V600”

In 1977, Aston Martin launched the V8 Vantage, a high-performance version of the V8 model, known as “the first British supercar”. In 1988, Aston Martin released the V8 successor model Virage. In 1992, a high-performance version of the Virage was launched, also named V8 Vantage. At that time, the V8 Vantage represented Aston Martin’s most powerful GT model, positioning it equivalent to the DBS Superleggera.

“1972 Aston Martin Vantage”

Of course, there are exceptions. Between 1972 and 1973, the DBS equipped with an inline six-cylinder engine was named Vantage and launched as an entry-level Aston Martin. In other words, Vantage was Aston Martin’s entry-level model. , in fact, they have a long history.

In 2005, Aston Martin released a new generation of V8 Vantage car series. As Aston Martin’s entry-level sports car product, it was equipped with a 4.3L V8 engine. Subsequently, Aston Martin also successively released models equipped with a 6.0L V12 engine. The V12 Vantage and the new V8 Vantage equipped with a 4.7L V8 engine, etc. Compared with other Aston Martin products, both the V8 and V12 Vantage of this era adopted a two-door, two-seater design and focused more on driving pleasure. This made subsequent series of products released gradually put performance and driving into consideration. First and foremost, creating an Aston Martin that is extremely fun to drive.

After 12 years, on November 21, 2017, Aston Martin Vantage finally launched a new generation car. The appearance of this generation of Vantage draws design elements from the DB10 concept car in the earlier 007 series movies, and the body shape is more compact and The compact, radical-looking exterior design brings a more “performance-flavored” visual effect. Aston Martin also said in a statement: This is the most authentic performance sports car. It is the product that customers who love the pure driving experience of Aston Martin have been waiting for.

“Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster”

In 2019, the performance-competition-oriented Vantage AMR model debuted. In March 2022, Aston Martin also released the V12 Vantage model with limited edition + final edition attributes. Its appearance is crazier than the V8 version, and it is powered by The 5.2T twin-turbocharged V12 engine, the most exciting elements of all fuel vehicles are basically perfectly displayed in this new car. On April 19, 2024, we ushered in the official release of the new Vantage in China.

● Competitors:

“Mercedes-AMG GT”

As an entry-level sports car product created by Aston Martin, the new Vantage has a very matching opponent, that is, the recently replaced Mercedes-AMG GT. For a two-door sports car of this level, you can also choose the one also from the UK. McLaren GT, with a more advanced carbon fiber monocoque frame, or Porsche 911 Turbo S, classic and outstanding. These sports cars have distinctive personalities and their own unique taste, and they are all strong rivals of the new Vantage.

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The front face of the new car continues the Aston Martin family style. The size of the signature catfish mouth grille is further expanded, and there is an integrated spoiler below it to optimize aerodynamics. It is also the first to be equipped with a new wing shape. LOGO model. The new-style LED headlights support 6-module daytime running lights and are decorated with 3D “pyramid”.

Coming to the side, the new car still has a charming GT silhouette. The front fender is equipped with a ventilation opening and the slightly raised waistline creates a ready-to-go effect. In addition, the new car also uses frameless wing-shaped exterior mirrors, hidden door handles, brand-new 21-inch wheels, etc. for the first time.

Entering the car, the new car adopts a new dual 10.25-inch screen design and will be equipped with Aston Martin’s customized infotainment system, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, smart network and mobile applications, and is also equipped with a 3D panoramic view for the first time Views and OTA online upgrades, etc. In terms of configuration, the new car is also equipped with advanced driving assistance and Bowers & Wilkins audio system, etc.

In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 4.0T twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a maximum power of 680 horsepower and a peak torque of approximately 800 N·m (590 lb·ft). In terms of transmission system, the new car is matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It is worth mentioning that the car is equipped with an electronic rear limited-slip differential for the first time. It can accelerate from 0-100km/h in only 3.6 seconds and can reach a top speed of 325km/h. DB12 also introduces intelligent adaptive Bilstein DTX shock absorbers for the first time.

Mr. Andy Haslam, President of Aston Martin Greater China, said: “Aston Martin has always been determined to create the most desirable ultra-luxury high-performance car brand from the United Kingdom. DB12 is our new generation brand. The first model in the new product line, as the world’s first super GT sports car, DB12 is not only a GT sports car, it is a symbol of Aston Martin’s continuous pursuit of new heights, and it is also our pursuit of ultra-luxury and high performance. A key model on the market.”

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Under former chief executive Andy Palmer, Aston Martin had previously planned to launch luxury models and sought to create an all-electric Bentley rival by reviving the Lagonda brand.

Lagonda was originally planned to launch a super sedan and an SUV, which were already unveiled as concepts in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Palmer said at the time that the models were aimed at “tech entrepreneurs, people who drive Teslas,” rather than traditional Bentley and Rolls-Royce customers, adding, “They are also high-net-worth individuals. But it’s not the same type of customer.”

After Palmer left the company in 2020, the Lagonda project fell silent and is understood to have been shelved, replaced by investment in existing Aston Martin sports cars, the launch of the DBX SUV, and the development of the Valkyrie supercar.

Current chairman Lawrence Stroll has said he has no intention of taking Aston Martin into the luxury car market. “We believe our existing sports cars and SUVs are luxurious enough, so we won’t consider introducing a less capable, more luxury-focused model,” he said.

Stroll emphasized that the company has been able to effectively meet this market demand, “especially now that the entire range of models we offer has a higher level of personalization” and has also opened ultra-luxury luxury brands around the world. “Q” DEALERSHIP.

Regarding the Lagonda project proposed by “previous management,” Stroll confirmed: “That idea has been completely shelved and is completely irrelevant to our electric vehicle plans.”

However, Aston Martin will continue to promote the launch of electric vehicles, and the first model will be a high-performance four-motor GT sports car planned to be launched in 2026.

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From the appearance point of view, the new car will use a new headlight set and continue the DBS’s big mouth grille shape, which can provide sufficient air intake and heat dissipation for the huge V12 engine. The engine hood is covered with two black covers, and it is expected to be equipped with vents in the future. The airflow will flow in from the center grille and then flow out of the engine hood for better heat dissipation.

Looking from the side of the body, the new car still continues the stretched and smooth lines of the DBS, showing the elegance of the flagship GT. The new blackened multi-spoke wheels are also very refined in shape. Looking at the rear of the car, the new car is equipped with C-shaped taillights similar to the DB12 and has a fixed spoiler. However, the angle of this spoiler looks too vertical and the shape is too abrupt. It should not be the final version of the design. In addition, the rear of the car is equipped with a total of four exhaust pipes and a diffuser on both sides, further reflecting its sporty attributes.

In terms of power, the new car is expected to use the 5.2T V12 engine of the current DBS, but the power will be improved. The current DBS 770 Ultimate has a maximum power of 770 horsepower, and the DBS successor should have higher power than this car. We will continue to pay attention to more news about new cars.

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It is noticed that Aston Martin also released the above trailer image, which focuses on the details of the front fender. You can clearly see the Vantage’s iconic air intake, although the shape and fold lines are similar to the current model. , but the overall design is slightly different.

The trailer also shows clearer rear wheel arch details than previous spy shots, which look very wide, further highlighting the Vantage’s powerful and sporty look.

According to previously exposed spy photos, the appearance of the new car will adopt a new design language, and the overall shape will be similar to the DB12 model.

While the announcement didn’t reveal much more, the new Vantage is widely expected to be powered by a 4.0-liter V8 engine from AMG, with power expected to top 600 horsepower. In terms of transmission, since the current Vantage only offers automatic transmission, it is unlikely that the new model will offer a manual transmission option. However, Aston Martin has previously said it will continue to offer a manual transmission in limited-edition models, such as the Valour model launched last July.

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We can first take a look at the previously exposed spy photos. The new car adopts a brand-new family-style front face, equipped with a large-sized air intake grille. The overall look is more fierce than the current model. The design of the headlight group is compared with the current model. Fuller and rounder. In addition, the new car’s front engine compartment cover is equipped with a “V”-shaped heat dissipation opening.

Looking from the side of the car body, you can vaguely see the air guide design on the front fender. The new car is equipped with new large-size multi-spoke wheels. The convertible version still uses a soft-top convertible. The rear of the car continues the overall shape of the current model, with through-type taillights and an upturned duck tail shape. The lower part of the rear is equipped with four exhaust pipes and a large-size diffuser, further reflecting its high-performance attributes.

The power parameters of the Vantage successor are currently unclear, and are expected to be improved compared to the current model. For reference, the current regular version is equipped with a 4.0T twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a maximum power of 510 horsepower. The 0-100km/h acceleration time is 3.7 seconds for the hardtop version and 3.8 seconds for the convertible version. The maximum power of the F1 Edition model has been increased to 534 horsepower, and the 0-100km/h acceleration time for both the convertible and hardtop versions is 3.6 seconds.

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This hybrid supercar is powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine and is equipped with three electric motors – two on the front axle and one integrated in the transmission, with a total output of 998 horsepower. At the same time, the motor located on the front axle can achieve torque vectoring and can even be used as a reverse gear.

The car will be equipped with all-wheel drive as standard, and its appearance includes a very large adjustable rear wing and a large number of active aerodynamic devices. Aston Martin said that these new cars will be the first step towards “full electrification”, and they have completed hundreds of hours of aerodynamic testing in the wind tunnel with engineers from the brand’s Formula One team. .

As previously reported, Aston Martin announced earlier this year that starting from 2026, the company’s current Vantage, DB12 and DBS models will also launch electrified versions.

“Our electrification journey will begin with Valhalla, our first plug-in hybrid supercar,” company chairman Laurence Stroll announced in an accompanying statement. The extension of the hybrid model range to our core models will bridge the transition for customers from internal combustion engines to fully electric vehicles.”

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Overall, the new car has a strong track style and looks quite exaggerated. On the front face, the new car is equipped with a sharp-looking headlight set. The front grille adopts a through-type design, and a horizontally distributed black grille is integrated inside. The lower front lip is radical in style and has explosive combat attributes.

According to officials, the new car honed its capabilities and expertise from Formula One racing, and also promoted Aston Martin’s transition from internal combustion engines to hybrid systems to pure electric systems. We also learned that the new car completed hundreds of hours of wind tunnel testing with F1 team engineers. At the same time, Aston Martin’s first electric model is expected to be officially launched in 2025. It is worth mentioning that the new car will be built based on the brand’s self-developed dedicated electric vehicle architecture.

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Now, the first car companies to publicly equip the new version of CarPlay have also been announced – Porsche and Aston Martin. At the same time, these two brands will also be the first to experience exclusive personalized designs.

For example, Porsche models that support the new version of CarPlay adopt a “three-barrel” dashboard interface, and its background image simulates Porsche’s unique “Pepita” material texture. The CarPlay design of Aston Martin models is slightly different, and the dashboard is outlined in the brand’s exclusive green.

According to previous reports, Apple officials have said that the new version of CarPlay is no longer a simple projection of the iOS system, but will “let iOS fill the entire car screen.” According to Apple’s preview during WWDC last year, the new version of Carplay supports Acura, Audi, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Volvo and other companies, and can integrate various vehicle performance data, including speedometer, tachometer, The odometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, etc., thus completely “taking over” the original vehicle engine system, which also makes the car manufacturer unwilling to “give it up.”

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Aston Martin has committed to investing £2 billion (currently approximately 17.82 billion RMB) over the next five years to transform from internal combustion engine (ICE) cars to electric vehicles (EV).

Under the leadership of Aston Martin, the research and development project is jointly promoted with 6 partners, which will solve technical challenges such as “lightweight” 800V battery pack, dual front electric drive unit (EDU), and the platform is suitable for Suitable for various models such as super sports cars and SUVs.

Aston Martin says it will launch its first electric car based on the BEV platform in 2025, but it’s unclear whether it will be a sports car or a passenger car.

Aston Martin is currently planning to have electrified powertrain options across its entire new model range by 2026, with the long-term goal of having its “core range” fully electrified by 2030.

The company will continue to develop vehicles on existing architecture for the time being, with the Valhalla plug-in hybrid supercar due to be launched in 2024.

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