Spy Shots: Aston Martin V8 Vantage RS?

When the shots of this Aston Martin hit the web a couple of days ago, speculators were quick to conclude that this may be the U.S. version of the V8 Vantage. Well the folks over at Autogespot.nl did some digging and found out that this may actually be the Aston Martin V8 Vantage RS.

Announced back in December of 2005 for a late 2007 release, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a lightweight (1270kg) variant of the bigger...
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dlin - 8/22/2007 3:14:56 AM

+1 Boost

At about same horsepower yet 400lb less than R8, GT3 is for sure in different league.

At about same horsepower, V8 Vantage RS, if weighing only 1270kg, will have a good chance to compete w/ GT3. However, for R8 to compete the only way is to cut some fat. An R10 or R8 RS won't necessarily work.

Just wonder, has anyone seen R8 Nurburgring lap time record?

richardp996 - 8/22/2007 4:25:21 AM

+1 Boost

I will wait until an official announcement. 1270 kilos is very optimistic. Chances are this is the dry weight measurement, which I guessing with fluids the final weight could be as high as 1315 to 1318 kilos if not slightly more.

Judging from the pictures, the car looks heavily understated. I am hoping for a more gnarlier look if this rumor is true.

david989 - 8/22/2007 5:13:19 AM

-2 Boost

How does it compare to the Lexus IS-F?

chris760 - 8/23/2007 10:04:34 PM

+1 Boost

try comparing the IS-F to another POS

BenzW124 - 8/22/2007 9:38:11 AM

-4 Boost

This doesnt even compare to the 1-Series which outclasses this POS British/American crap in prestige and handling.

Will_ - 8/22/2007 10:21:43 AM

+3 Boost

UMMmmm... No.