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Factory Upfits Increase Power & Handling of 4.3L V8 Vantages
2010-01-29
Aston Martin is now offering owners of 4.3 liter V8 Vantage the opportunity to enhance the power and handling of their car with a retrospective-fit power enhancement and the hugely popular Sports Pack option.
Available through Aston Martin of Dallas, customers can upgrade their 4.3 liter V8 engine to an even more potent version. With the addition of the power upgrade, peak power is raised by 20bhp to 400bhp and torque is increased by 7 lb.-ft. to 310, increasing top speed to 177mph and delivering a slight improvement in the 0-60mph time.
Developed by the Aston Martin engineering team, the power upgrade is realized through a revised induction system using technology previously introduced on the DBS. The induction system has a pair of switching airbox-valves that open at 5,500rpm allowing additional air into the engine producing more power in a controlled manner. The engine’s control unit has also been re-programmed with new software to optimize ignition timing. In addition the new calibration allows the engine to recognize higher octane fuels, further maximizing performance.
Owing to the overwhelmingly positive response of customers towards the new Sports Pack option introduced on the 4.7 liter V8 Vantage - now fitted to half of all V8 Vantages produced - 4.3 liter V8 Vantage customers can now alter the handling characteristics of their car, with the same package of dynamic enhancements.
Developed with the enthusiast in mind, the Sports Pack comprises uprated springs and Bilstein dampers contributing to a superior dynamic response. Lightweight forged aluminum 5-spoke wheels help to reduce the unsprung mass further augmenting the precision handling of the V8 Vantage.
Both options are available through Aston Martin of Dallas. Customers should contact the dealership at (214) 522-1007 for pricing and availability.
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