The Aston Martin V8 Vantage now comes with a 4.7 litre engine, but lucky drivers of the 4.3 litre V8 Vantage who may not feel as lucky as they should be because they feel left out thanks to their now “outdated” car can hop along for the ride tanks to a new power enhancement upgrade which boosts their engine power from 380hp to 400hp and torque from 410Nm to 420Nm. Of course, this is still lower than the new V8 Vantage’s 420hp and 470Nm figures of course, thanks to its larger engine.
This power upgrade uses a new induction system based on the technology used in the Aston Martin DBS. It uses a pair of switching airbox-valves that open at 5,500rpm to allow more air into the engine, resulting in more power produced in a controlled manner. The ECU has also been reprogrammed with new software with revised ignition timing, and the ability to recognise higher octane fuel to maximise performance.
Another upgrade available is the Sports Pack, which comprises of uprated springs and Bilstein dampers which improve the car’s handling. Also included in the Sports Pack are lightweight forced aluminium wheels in a 5-spoke design to reduce unsprung mass.
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
Oh gosh… where do they get such ideas? Well, kinda thoughtful to introduce an upgrade pack, but I do believe the previous engine was already powerful enuff for most of us =P
I wonder how much (if anything) it costs for the existing 4.3L customers.. hmm..
How much will the road tax cost for this 4.3l v8?Tripple my salary? :p
Ultimate machine for Bond !!!
Aston Martin recently being very competitive in introducing new things.
always love this moving orchestra =)
when is the new vanquish coming out?
sweet ride! baby db9!
they should giv more attention on the GEARBOX….
air box solution?
mmmhh
a jaguar xkr makes a much better buy, more reliable and prettier too