Aston Martin designed the facelift of its smallest model, the V8 VantageThe 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster facelift features new carbon fiber body elements, such as a new front splitter and a rear diffuser. the car also sits on newly designed, gray wheels. Aston Martin is a very luxury auto maker but, these cars can develop high performances.
The power of the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster facelift might still come from the 4.7 liter V8 engine that develops, if equipped with the company’s power upgrade, 400bhp and 420Nm of torque. The Roadster Facelift comes with deeply grooved side sills, larger front, rear sills and a carbon rear diffuser and probably that the front bumper will be closer to the ground.
The Aston Martin Vantage facelift will feature small changes like a slightly redesigned front bumper with new lower splitter, new 10-spoke 19-inch wheels and a rear diffuser that resembles the one from the Vantage V12. The company can also added a higher, Porsche-like rear spoiler, incorporated in the boot lid, for better aerodynamic performance. Interior changes include the introduction of a 1000-watts Bang&Olufsen hi-fi system and a set of lightweight Kevlar and carbon seats. The front of car has a more aggressive bumper and at the back there is a newly designed diffuser. Another aerodynamic upgrade is the changed rear spoiler increasing the down force on the rear wheels at higher speeds.
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster facelift announced the base price at $271,500.