VANTAGE ROADSTER: UNCOMPROMISING PERFORMANCE MEETS PURE EMOTION

• NEW VANTAGE ROADSTER JOINS COUPE IN ASTON MARTIN’S MOST DRIVER-FOCUSSED MODEL LINE
• POWERED BY 4.0-LITRE, 510PS/685NM TWIN-TURBO V8 MATED TO EIGHT-SPEED ZF TRANSMISSION
• MAXIMUM SPEED 190MPH. 0-60MPH IN 3.7SEC
• FABRIC HOOD FEATURES ULTRA-COMPACT MECHANISM WITH SUB-7 SEC OPERATION – THE FASTEST FOR ANY FULLY AUTOMATIC AUTOMOTIVE CONVERTIBLE ROOF
• PRICES START FROM £126,950. NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER. DELIVERIES BEGIN Q2 2020

14 February 2020, Gaydon.- The heartbeat of Aston Martin’s sports car range just got that little bit faster with the introduction of the new Vantage Roadster. Joining the Vantage Coupe, which was launched in 2018, this convertible model amplifies the emotional appeal of a model renowned for delivering a compelling blend of potent performance, outstanding dynamics and everyday usability.

Testament to the uncompromising design, engineering and execution of this scintillating open-top two-seater, Vantage Roadster shares the Vantage Coupe’s absolute commitment to driving thrills. Powered by Aston Martin’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo 510PS/685Nm V8 engine and mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, Vantage Roadster accelerates from 0-60mph in just 3.7sec and is capable of 190mph with the roof raised. Weight increases by just 60kg compared with the Coupe thanks to a new, lighter Z-fold roof mechanism and optimised exterior and chassis revisions throughout.

Careful development of structural shear panels and chassis components ensures the Vantage Roadster retains the strong dynamic ability and sporting character achieved in the Coupe with no compromise to feel or refinement. Sharing the same Adaptive Damping, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Torque Vectoring and Electronic Rear Differential, the Roadster benefits from specific dynamic refinements. These include a bespoke tune for the rear dampers, Adaptive Damping System software and ESP calibration.

As you’d expect from a dedicated sports car, a choice of Sport, Sport + and Track chassis modes – also tuned specifically for the Roadster – give the driver control of its dynamic character and behaviour. Working in harmony with Sport, Sport+ and Track powertrain modes retained from the Coupe offers the ability to progressively increase the car’s overall responsiveness and excitement, meaning the Roadster has a tremendous breadth of ability and feels equally at home on road or race track.

While Vantage Roadster mirrors the Coupe’s exceptional tactility, pace and cornering performance, the design of the body is very much its own. The tautly tailored fabric hood features a compact powered Z-fold mechanism that ensures rapid operation (lowered in 6.7 or raised in 6.8 seconds at speeds of up to 50kmh/31mph). In fact, the roof of Vantage Roadster has the fastest full operating cycle of any automatic automotive convertible system.

An impressively low stack height pays the double dividend of allowing Aston Martin’s award-winning design team the latitude to create a seamless rear profile with minimal impact on the Roadster’s luggage space. Indeed, with a boot capacity of 200-litres, it is possible to stow a full-sized golf bag and accessories.

The introduction of the Vantage Roadster sees a range of new options introduced across the Vantage range. To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Vantage nameplate, Aston Martin is introducing the company’s iconic ‘vane’ grille as an option, available on both Coupe and Roadster as an alternative to the track-inspired ‘hunter’ grille featured on the Coupe from its launch in 2018. There is also a new range of optional alloy wheel designs in a choice of finishes. Enthusiasts will also welcome the manual 7-speed transmission being offered as an option on the Coupe, having initially only been available in the limited-edition Vantage AMR.

Aston Martin President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andy Palmer, said of the Vantage Roadster: “Open-top Aston Martins are always firm favourites with our customers, so it’s very exciting to introduce the Vantage Roadster. For many, driving with the roof down is the true definition of the sports car experience as it truly brings your senses to life. Vantage has always delivered the purest of thrills, but in Roadster form that adrenaline rush is set to go to the next level”.

Matt Becker, Aston Martin Chief Engineer, adds: “Convertible sports cars are often seen as compromised when compared to their Coupe equivalents, but the Vantage Roadster remains absolutely dedicated true to its mission of delivering precise, agile and expressive handling dynamics combined with stonking straight-line performance. And of course, there’s the added dimension of driving a great-sounding sports car with the roof down”.

The Vantage range starts at £114,850, with the Recommended Retail Price of the Vantage Roadster starting from £126,950 in the UK, €157,300 in Germany and $161,000 in USA. First deliveries of the Vantage Roadster are scheduled to begin during Q2 2020.

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster

Technical specification

Body

• Two-door body style 2+0 seating.
• LED high and low beam headlamps with integrates directional indicator, daytime running lights, position lamp, lock/unlock graphic theatre.
• Extruded bonded aluminium body structure with steel panels.
• Signature full width LED tail lamp with stop tail and dynamic indicator functions.
• Clamshell Bonnet.
• Side Gill.

Engine

• All alloy quad overhead cam, 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8.
• Water-to-air Charge Cooling.
• Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel-drive.
• Compression ratio 10.5:1
• Fully catalyzed stainless-steel exhaust system.
• Electronically controllable exhaust.
• Dual Variable Camshaft Timing.
• Fully CNC machined combustion chambers.
• Maximum Power: 510PS / 503BHP at 6000rpm.
• Maximum Torque: 685NM from 2000-5000rpm.
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds.
• Acceleration: 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in 3.8 seconds.
• Maximum speed: 190mph (306kph).

Economy & Emissions – WLTP*.

• Low Speed: 15.6mpg.
• Medium Speed: 23.7mpg
• High Speed: 28.6mpg.
• Extra High Speed: 27.2mpg.
• Combined: 24.4mpg.
• Combined CO2: 262g/km.

Transmission

• Rear mid-mounted ZF eight-speed automatic transmission.
• Alloy torque tube with carbon fiber propeller shaft.
• Electronic Differential (E-Diff).
• Final drive ratio 2.93:1

Steering

• Electric power assisted steering rack with 13.09:1 steering ratio.
• Speed-dependent rack and pinion power-assisted steering, 2.4 turns lock-to-lock.

Suspension

• Front independent double wishbone design coil springs, anti-roll bar and adaptive damping.
• Rear multi-link coil springs, anti-roll bar and adaptive damping.
• Adaptive Damping System (ADS) with skyhook technology modes Sport, Sport + and Track.

Wheels and Tyres

• 20” 10 Spoke Cast Wheels – Silver.
• Front 20” Pirelli P Zero 255/40/20
• Rear 20” Pirellli P Zero 295/35/20

Brakes

• Front ventilated two-piece steel brake discs 400 mm diameter.
• Rear ventilated co-cast brake discs 360 mm diameter.
• Electric park brake.
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).
• Emergency Brake Assist (EBA).
• Traction Control (TC).
• Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA).
• Positive Torque Control (PTC)Dynamic Torque Vectoring (DTV).

Dimensions

• Length – 4465 mm.
• Width (incl Mirror Caps) – 2153 mm.
• Width (excl Mirror Caps) – 1942 mm.
• Height – 1273 mm.
• Wheelbase – 2704 mm.
• Fuel tank capacity – 73 litres
• Min Dry Weight – 1628 kg (inclusive of lightweight options – 60kg increase from equivalent specification Coupe).
• Weight Distribution – 49:51

Standard specification

Exterior

• Primary exterior paint colour.
• Graphite painted exterior body pack.
• Graphite painted rear diffuser insert and blades.
• Red tail lamps.
• Quad Matte Black exhaust tailpipe finish.
• Titanium Mesh front grille.
• Bright window surround finisher.
• Silver underbonnet cross brace.
• Exterior body coloured side gill.
• Exterior body coloured mirror caps.
• Exterior body coloured roof (Coupe Only).
• Black Hood (Roadster only).
• Fixed Roll Over Hoops (Roadster only).
• Dark Anodised brake calipers.
• Enamel wing badges.

Interior

• Sports seats.
• Strathmore leather and Alcantara® environment.
• Black leather steering wheel.
• Carpeted cabin.
• Satin Silver and Gloss Black interior jewellery.
• Satin Graphite trim inlay.
• Automatic temperature control with dual zone climate control.
• Keyless start/stop.
• Front and rear parking sensors.
• Tyre pressure monitoring.
• Alarm and immobilizer.
• Memory seats.
• Heated rear screen.
• Floor Mats.
• Automatic steering column adjust and Cruise Control.
• Side mirror tilt down on reverse.
• 360 Camera.
• Auto Parking (Parallel and Bay).
• Blind Spot Detection.
• Keyless Entry.
• Wind Deflector.
• Roll Hoops matched to exterior body pack.

In Car Entertainment

• Aston Martin Audio System.
• 0″ LCD screen.
• iPod® and iPhone® integration and USB playback.
• DAB & AM/FM Radio (9).
• A2DP Bluetooth® audio and phone streaming.
• Integrated satellite navigation system.

Optional specification

Interior

• Sports Plus seats.
• Sports steering wheel.
• Heated steering wheel.
• 2×2 Twill Gloss Carbon Fibre and Leather steering wheel.
• Pure Alcantara and Leather steering wheel.
• Full leather interior.
• Caithness or Balmoral leather.
• Optional Headlining – Alcantara or Leather.
• Contemporary Hood Inner.
• Contemporary Carpet colour.
• Colour keyed boot carpet.
• Tread plates with sill plaques – Satin Silver, Dark Chrome, 2×2 Twill Satin Carbon Fibre.
• Embroidered headrest -Vantage logo or Aston Martin wings.
• Embossed headrest -Vantage logo or Aston Martin wings.
• Optional trim inlays – Black painted, Lime Essence painted, Hyper Red painted, White Stone painted, 2×2 Twill Satin Carbon Fibre.
• Optional interior jewellery – Satin Silver, Dark Chrome, Dark Chrome with 2×2 Twill Satin Carbon Fibre Interior Pack.
• Anodised Rotaries.
• Alternative seat belt colours – Tan, Red, Mocha, Ivory and Graphite.

Exterior

• Exterior Body Pack finishes – Gloss Black painted, 2×2 Twill Gloss Carbon Fibre.
• Q Exterior Graphics Pack.
• Rear diffuser inserts and blades – Body colour, 2×2 Twill Gloss Carbon Fibre.
• Roof panel finishes – Gloss Black painted, 2×2 Twill Gloss Carbon Fibre.
• Hood Finishes – Contemporary or Special colours.
• Front Grille Mesh – Titanium Silver or Matte Black.
• Front Grille Vanes – Black and Silver or Black.
• Window surround finishers – Bright, Matte Black.
• Side Gills – Matte Black perforated, 2×2 Twill Gloss Carbon Fibre (Non-perforated), 2×2 Twill Gloss Carbon Fibre (Louvred).
• Exterior door handles – 2×2 Twill Gloss Carbon Fibre.
• Mirror caps – Gloss Black painted, 2×2 Twill Gloss Carbon Fibre.
• 20” Snowflake Wheel – Gloss Silver, Gloss Black Diamond Turned or Satin Black.
• 20” Lightweight Forged Wheel – Gloss Black Diamond Turned or Textured Black.
• 20” AMR Wheel Gloss Silver Diamond Turned or Gloss Black Diamond Turned.
• Alternative brake caliper colours – Black, Red, Grey, Yellow, Satin Silver, Vivid Orange, Vivid Red, Vivid Blue, Madagascar Orange.
• Black underbonnet cross brace.
• Carbon Ceramic Brakes.
• Smoked Tail Lamps.
• Optional Decklid Inserts – Matte Black or 2×2 Twill Gloss Carbon Fibre.
• Black Wings and Script Badges or Machined Carbon Fibre Badges and Script.
• “GB” Fender Badges.

Functional

• Aston Martin Tracking (Category 5).
• Garage door opener.
• Aston Martin Premium Audio System.
• Ventilated seats.
• Heated seats.
• Perforation.
• 16-way seat adjust.
• Closed stowage and armrest.
• Auto park assist.
• Touchpad.
• Heavy Pile Floor mats.
• Umbrella and holder.
• First aid kit.

Option packs

• Sports Plus Pack.
• Exterior Black Pack.
• Tech Pack.
• Comfort Pack.

*Manufacturer Estimates

Source: Aston Martin

Photographs: Aston Martin