Watch reddit roast the shit out of my aston martin v8 vantage. Aston martin v8 vantage s roadster 2door 2012 in stock at aston martin bristol with just 35283 miles on the clock. Aston martin will now offer a new automated manual transmission option for the v8 vantage sportshift. V12 s, the most aggressive version yet of the junior range.
The aston martin 2litre sports was a sports car sold by aston martin from 1948 to 1950. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The sportshift transmission is an abomination against humanity. For 2012 aston martin racing is stepping up a gear with the new v12 vantage focused race car. Quickshift gearbox gt only reduces shift displacement by.
Why are people bitching about the gearshift in the aston. The atom was an aston martin project developed during world war ii. I already had the privilege of seeing this car ten days ago, in a private viewing at aston martins nurburgring test center. At the 2006 paris motor show aston martin debuts a new automated manual transmission option for the v8 vantage sportshift. It was the first product of the company under new owner, david brown, and is retrospectively known as the db1. Whether youre a current or prospective aston martin owner, we have a range of services and information relevant to your car and ownership experience. The close ratio 7 speed close ratio sportshift ii automated manual was at launch, the only transmission option for the vantage s. When shifting at slow speed 3500 4000 rpms from 1st to 2nd gear the transmission faults into neutral and a message comes on fault, unable to change gears. It ran alongside sportshift 1 6 speed in the standard v8 vantage. Aston martin will be launching the longanticipated paddleshift option for the companys highlyrated v8 vantage in paris. Aston martin developed the v8 vantage s as an evolutionary model. While its v8 vantage is understandably grabbing the headlines, aston martin has another handsome new roadster worth a look, the 2007 aston martin vantage sportshift.
Aston martin v8 vantage coupe 2door 2014 in stock at aston martin bristol with just 39000 miles. For bob, buying the 2018 aston martin db11 v8, gaydons first grand tourer with fewer than 12 cylinders in nearly 20 years, would be an act of. Aston martin recalls v8 vantage cars over transmission problems. Please note all appointments are by prior arrangement only. Following on the heels of the limitededition sporttuned v8 vantage n420. Amlno remanufactured asm gearbox pt of bg337l087aa 2. The atom modelg40900was being developed but not sold as a production car. The sports shift transmission in the aston martin lends uniqueness to the car.
What are the most common problems experienced by aston. The cars are pretty solid overall, which still amazes me. When shifting at slow speed 3500 4000 rpms from 1st to 2nd gear the transmission faults into neutral and a message comes on. Sportshift the automated manual transmission from aston. Lokars column cable shift linkage is the ultimate answer to interference issues when you are unable to use factory or lokars hard column linkage. New sportshift transmission for aston martin v8 vantage.
So i, very excitedly, bought a brand new am v8 vantage convertible back in 2008 and have had transmission issues ever since. Sportshift 2 has always been 7 speed since first introduction on the v8 vantage s. Sold 2007 aston martin vantage 4 3 v8 vantage 2dr sportshift for sale in louth lincolnshire duration. If youre talking about the sequential sportshift, the answer is no. Just as an fyi, these transmissions arent traditional automatic.
Aug 12, 2012 i bought a 20 vantage v8 in april of this year with 7 speed sportshift ii transmission. Its honeyed and sultry at the low end, sweeping effortlessly through the midrange to a majestic finale. More power, more torque, more noise and more driver exhilaration has pushed it one step closer to the race track. It is an abomination of engineering in one of the loveliest cars ever designed or built. Aston martin vantage sport shift cotswold motorsport. Within about 10 seconds you will here an audible click from under the car. Heres what happens when a subreddit is unleashed on my cheaply.
June 28, 2017 aston martin is recalling 315 model year 20112012 v8 vantage cars to fix transmissions that. Here are the advantages of sports shift transmission and tips to prevent issues in it. Pistonheads gassing station other marques aston martin. Jul 09, 2016 if youre talking about the sequential sportshift, the answer is no. You can reach us by phone or email, or by filling out the form opposite. Aston martin v8 vantage s vantage s now has the pace to match its grace, and becomes aston s best car in the process a followup to the n400 of 2007, weight of the n420 has been cut by 27kg. Search from 6 aston martin v8 vantage cars for sale, including a used 2010 aston martin v8 vantage, a used 2010 aston martin v8 vantage coupe, and a used 2010 aston martin v8 vantage roadster. Then in 2009, the model expanded with the addition of a v12 version.
Completing the aston martin dbs lineup, the new volante will afford customers the combination of the dbss alreadyestablished benchmark sports car characteristics with all the thrills of openair motoring broadening the dbss character, the aston martin dbs volante will appeal to drivers who. For a truly nimble sports car experience comes the choice between sixspeed manual gearbox or paddleoperated sevenspeed. Aston martin revealed august 5 details of enhancements to two of the brands most. Contact us at distinctive collection bentleyaston martin for a. The 2015 aston martin v8 vantage coupe sportshift ii in inventory could be your perfect match. Sportshift adds electrohydraulic control to the existing vantage 6speed manual gearbox to offer improved shift times and replaces the conventional manual gear lever with push button controls on the centre console to select auto drive, reverse or neutral. With plenty of other, more softly tuned versions in the line up, am has gone to town on the v12 s to make it. Dec 01, 2014 its honeyed and sultry at the low end, sweeping effortlessly through the midrange to a majestic finale. For the 2012 model year, aston martin replaced the 6speed sportshift with the 7 speed sportshift ii first utilised in the v8 vantage s. Apr 04, 2011 learn more about the v8 vantge sportshift system. Astonmartin v8 vantage gets new sportshift transmission. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of aston martin v8 vantage roadster sportshift in 2014, the model with 2 door roadster body and v8 4735 cm3 288. Aston martin is beginning a period of growththe british brand once owned by ford has launched the db11, the first allnew model in years, and is getting ready to launch a new vantage as well as.
Are any of the aston martin vantage automatic transmissions. Aston martin vantage v8 sportshift technical specs, dimensions. Its 568horsepower v12 has a growl that echoes off canyon. Aston martin vantage sport shift owners view on the superb vantage with sport shift gear box. Nov 29, 2016 sold 2007 aston martin vantage 4 3 v8 vantage 2dr sportshift for sale in louth lincolnshire duration. The internet is arguably a place where weird things go to multiply, and reddit is the sticky epicenter of all that untamed cringe. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2010 aston martin vantage 2 door roadster sportshift. Utilising the same 6speed gearbox, the new setup will offer precision gearshifts in less than 200 ms.
Aston martin i screensaver brings an awesome vehicle to your desktop. Aston martin v8 vantage transaxle, sportshift ii parts. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2008 aston martin vantage 2 door roadster sportshift. Dec 21, 2006 aston martin v8 vantage s vantage s now has the pace to match its grace, and becomes astons best car in the process a followup to the n400 of 2007, weight of the n420 has been cut by 27kg. Mccreadie and still carries its original abbey body. However, this particular transmission in aston martin is also susceptible to failure, which can affect the performance of the car. Sport shift i vs sport shift ii page 2 aston martin. The v12 s is around 20kg lighter than the vantage coupe it replaces, almost all of which is thanks to the new, lighter sportshift iii gearbox. Jun 28, 2017 aston martin recalls 315 v8 vantage cars that can unexpectedly shift into neutral.
This 1938 aston martin 1598 shortchassis was the last car to be built may 38 at the feltham works before it concentrated on war work. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of aston martin v8 vantage sportshift in 2015, the model with 2door fastback coupe body and v8 4735 cm3 288. Apr 06, 2016 i know way too much about this, for better or worse. Aston martin recalls 315 v8 vantage cars that can unexpectedly shift into neutral. I know way too much about this, for better or worse. Aston martin dbs volante 2010 pictures, information. Followed by a pause while it takes a gearbreath ready for the next onslaught. Aston martin v8 vantage sportshift controls youtube.
The aston martin 2 litre sports was a sports car sold by aston martin from 1948 to 1950. The history of the aston martin vantage began back in 2005 with the unveiling of the v8 version. Aston martin is moving towards eightspeed transmissions and new fuel management to reduce fuel consumption. The aston martin v8 vantage roadster was introduced only a year ago, but already its been revised, the headline stats being a v8 thats been bored and stroked from 4. I bought a 20 vantage v8 in april of this year with 7 speed sportshift ii transmission. We have 63 pontiac torrent vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 22 1owner cars, and 78 personal use cars. Sport shift i vs sport shift ii page 1 aston martin. It will show you gorgeous photographs of that awesome machine created by man.
The aston martin v12 vantage s has such a gearbox, and most people think its great, except for these two, one of whom has a valid point. This is a sports car, and a luxury car, and a beautiful car, and more. Aston martin recalls v8 vantage cars over transmission. Eightspeed transmission for 2015 aston martin vanquish and. Aston martin db9 coupe aston martin racing dbr9 aston martin v8 vantage n400 audi r8 4. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of aston martin v8 vantage roadster sportshift in 2014, the model with 2door roadster body and v8 4735 cm3 288.
This unique screensaver will satisfy every car fanatic out there. Eightspeed transmission for 2015 aston martin vanquish. Aston martin will be launching the longanticipated paddle shift option for the companys highlyrated v8 vantage in paris. What are the most common problems experienced by aston martin. It was quite discerning after only owning it for a year and having to replace the clutch that quickly. Aston martin dbs volante makes its debut at the 2009 geneva auto salon. The car debuted at the 1948 london motor show and was based on the aston martin atom prototype.
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