Hamann Aston Martin V8 Vantage

[f6fhellcat13]

They really should be getting 400hp or more, naturally aspirated, from that engine.

[LeonOfTheDead]

They really should be getting 400hp or more, naturally aspirated, from that engine.

the 2009MY develops 420 hp

[togos452]

That looks disgusting. Hamann hasn't had anything decent in a long time.

[f6fhellcat13]

the 2009MY develops 420 hp

From a 4.7L engine. I meant that the 4.3 should make 400hp. And while I'm at it, the 4.7 ahould make 450 insead of 425hp.

[NSXType-R]

Yeah, it's not anything crazy, I don't really think it's that ugly.

It's actually decent looking.

[Ferrer]

From a 4.7L engine. I meant that the 4.3 should make 400hp. And while I'm at it, the 4.7 ahould make 450 insead of 425hp.

This isn't a high reving italian V8.

Think of it as modern take on the classic Aston V8.

[f6fhellcat13]

This isn't a high reving italian V8.

Think of it as modern take on the classic Aston V8.

True, but anything below 400hp in a car like that, and that is so heavy doesn't seem like enough.

[LeonOfTheDead]

True, but anything below 400hp in a car like that, and that is so heavy doesn't seem like enough.

it weights 200 kg more than a 911, which has about 60/80 ho less. considering they are two different cars (I'm aware the Aston is marketed as a 911 contender, but it isn't as sporty as the German is, and the 911 isn't as luxurious as the Aston is), it isn't so much.
I agree it weights a little too much, but I would prefer this power and less weight, I a little afraid of loosing control of an heavy car at high speed.

[Ferrer]

True, but anything below 400hp in a car like that, and that is so heavy doesn't seem like enough.

True, but what it needs is to lose weight not gain power.

I never thought such a small car could weight so much...

[f6fhellcat13]

it weights 200 kg more than a 911, which has about 60/80 ho less. considering they are two different cars (I'm aware the Aston is marketed as a 911 contender, but it isn't as sporty as the German is, and the 911 isn't as luxurious as the Aston is), it isn't so much.
I agree it weights a little too much, but I would prefer this power and less weight, I a little afraid of loosing control of an heavy car at high speed.

True, but what it needs is to lose weight not gain power.

I never thought such a small car could weight so much...

No argument from me there. It just seems carmakers are unwilling to lighten most cars and would rather add power. So, if they won't lighten it, give it more power.

[LeonOfTheDead]

No argument from me there. It just seems carmakers are unwilling to lighten most cars and would rather add power. So, if they won't lighten it, give it more power.

see MB AMG cars, those fatty things are pretty fast

[f6fhellcat13]

see MB AMG cars, those fatty things are pretty fast

O rly?

[Ferrer]

O rly?

Apparently they are faster than the ZR-1.

And everyone knows that the plastic car can lap the Nurburgring faster than it'd take an ice cream to melt in the Sahara. And that given enough road it can do million mph.

[f6fhellcat13]

They're all ringers, obviously.

[Vindesh17]

All is well except that damn rear wing.