Are those pics of the AM V8? It looks like it, but the license plate says V8 Vantage on it... Also, does anyone know a price of the AM V8? I heard that it was meant to compete with cars like the Carrera but supposedly it's in the price range of a Continental GT or Gallardo.
In keeping with it's competition, the AM V8 would be less than $100,000. Any car expected to be a reletively high volume money maker would be.
Personally, I can understand the appeal of the Aston style, very sleek and shark-like. But on the other hand, it just seems so played out, and very formulaic. It's sexy compared to most cars, but there is something not there. It's like a glorified S2000/Z-Car. Does anyone know what I mean?
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ENGINE:
All alloy quad overhead camshaft 32 valve, 4.3 litre V8. 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:
283kW (380 bhp) @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque:
410 Nm (302 Ib.ft) @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Speed:
280 km/h (175 mph)
Acceleration:
0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.0 seconds
0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds
Bore: 89mm (3.504 in)
Stroke: 86mm (3.386 in)
BODY:
Two door style with tailgate and 2+0 seating. Bonded aluminium structure, Aluminium alloy, steel, composite, and magnesium alloy body. Extruded aluminium side impact bars Halogen projector headlamps, LED rear lamps.
STEERING:
Rack and pinion power assisted steering. Column reach and tilt adjust.
oh man... ill smoke one looks sexy, but i cant beleive its that slow. i have faster accel, more utlity,and higher top speed. im assuming it handles better, and brakes better..... but those arent facts.
still, id buy one if i had money to throw away... but it wouldnt be my first choice in that price range.
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I wouldnt really call it slow! But they purposely had to make it slower than the DB9 so not to encroach on the DB9's sales. it does handle better - and that car sounds pure amazing.
ASTON MARTIN AM v8 
looks sexy, but i cant beleive its that slow. i have faster accel, more utlity,and higher top speed. im assuming it handles better, and brakes better..... but those arent facts.
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