Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 (2008)

Overview:

The special edition Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 commemorates Aston Martin's achievements at the legendary Nürburgring where, for the past two years, the company has enjoyed considerable success in the annual Nürburgring 24 Rennen 24-hour race with the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24 production race car. The race-bred Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 includes a number of technical upgrades as well as enhancements to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage's standard range of colour and trim specifications. These include a more potent version of Aston Martin's 4.3 litre V8 engine, raising peak power to 400 bhp and peak torque to 420 Nm. The car is equipped with new sports suspension consisting of up-rated springs and dampers, and rear anti-roll bar for the Coupe. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 also features lightweight forged alloy wheels with a graphite and diamond turned finish. This combination delivers greater agility and more responsive handling for the enthusiastic driver. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 also features a number of exterior design changes, including a distinctive new sill design as well as rear lamp trims and mesh grilles finished in Magnum silver. Interior enhancements include a unique micro-spin alloy facia while the black leather trim incorporates new perforated seat inserts. Selected coarse stitching colours complement the three new exterior paint colours of Bergwerk Black, Lightning Silver and Karussell Orange. Additionally, each Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 features a unique numbered Limited Edition sill plaque.

Performance/Specifications:

Engine

• All-alloy quad overhead camshaft 32-valve, 4.3-litre V8
• Valved airbox system.
• Variable inlet camshaft timing.
• Dry sump lubrication system.
• Fully catalysed stainless-steel exhaust system with active bypass valves.
• Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive.
• Maximum power: 298 kW (400 bhp/405 PS) at 7300 rpm
• Maximum torque: 420 Nm (309 lb ft) at 5000 rpm
• 0-60 mph: 4.85 seconds.
• 0-100 km/h (62 mph): 4.95 seconds.
• Top speed: 285 km/h (177 mph)

Transmission

• Rear mid-mounted, six-speed manual gearbox with optional Sportshift automated manual
• Alloy torque tube with carbon-? bre propellor shaft.
• Limited-slip differential.
• Final drive ratio: 3.909:1

Wheels

• Front: 8.5J x 19"
• Rear: 9.5J x 19"

Tyres

• Front: 235/40 ZR19
• Rear: 275/35 ZR19

Suspension

• Front: Independent double aluminium wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil over aluminum monotube dampers and anti-roll bar.
• Rear: Independent double aluminium wishbones incorporating longitudinal control arms, coil over aluminum monotube dampers and anti-roll bar.

Brakes

• Front: Ventilated and grooved steel discs 355 mm diameter.
• Rear: Ventilated and grooved steel discs 330 mm diameter.
• Radial-mounted four-piston monobloc calipers.
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Positive Torque Control (PTC).