Monday 17th March 2008

Aston V12 RS Is Go

Report: Dr Bez confirms both RS and DBS Volante

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V12 Vantage RS

Aston Martin has confirmed that the V12 Vantage RS will be built, it has been reported.

According to Dutch car mag Autovisie CEO Dr Ulrich Bez has revealed that the RS will see a limited production run, although it is not clear how limted that run will be.

The RS will get a 600bhp version of Aston’s 6.0 litre V12 powerplant and the car’s body will be mostly made from carbon fibre.

The V12 Vantage RS is expected to go on sale in 2009.

Also according to Autovisie, Dr Bez has confirmed that the company will soon launch a convertible version of the new DBS coupe and this will be available mid-2009.

[VladD]

Wheels are a bit bling, but still, yes please.

[wab172uk]

I need to win the lottery, and fast.

[GuyM]

I think the wheels will grow on you in person - but - wheels are always replaceable!! and anyway, its all the carbon fiber, V12 engine and alcantara thats SO worth it

[dkennedyvxt]

now to find a suitable bank to rob....

[mightymouse]

[SlimJ]

I have a spare Kidney if anyone is willing

[hahithestevieboy]

Nice. Very nice. Just what us brits should be making to take the fight to ferrari and porsche. Hopefully it'll be an absolute demon.

[boyo172]

i think i wud sell my sis for it.........is that wrong?

[E38]

Kahn wheels are a big put off. Why put the racecar engine in a car with wheels just designed to look flash on a Rangey 'cruzin' London. Why not some ultra lightweight race wheels, like the OzRacings on the DBR9?

[Mattygooner]

My god, that is going to be a very good car. the sound!, 600bhp!! Aston are finaly listening to the masses and making things as powerful as they look like they should be.

Wonderful!

[130R]

This car needs to weigh in at less than 1500kg then it will be a monster.

[phylet]

Shopping List:

1. New Pants
2. V12 RS

That is all.

[waynepixel]

Great news, I always thought the car should have more power, now it does, crazy power.

[Jez200]

Awsome

[Road_Terrorist]

E38 said:

Kahn wheels are a big put off. Why put the racecar engine in a car with wheels just designed to look flash on a Rangey 'cruzin' London. Why not some ultra lightweight race wheels, like the OzRacings on the DBR9?

I imagine it's designed to appeal more to the American & Middle East market where bling is a more important selling feature to their customer base.

The good thing about Aston Martin is if you have the requisite dosh then you can just ask them to build you a more tasteful version.

[Road_Terrorist]

SlimJ said:

I have a spare Kidney if anyone is willing

To be honest these days you'd be lucky to even get enough for your kidney to buy shed of the week. Too much competition from the third world.

[GPSS]

Road_Terrorist said:

SlimJ said:

I have a spare Kidney if anyone is willing

To be honest these days you'd be lucky to even get enough for your kidney to buy shed of the week. Too much competition from the third world.

3rd World Bloke's Kidneys....2 for a pound, or 3 for three quid, get em ere!....Get em ere!.... Once I've sold a couple of ton, I'll buy me an Aston.. lovely

[Dr S]

After the Porsche mini SUV (Roxster anyone ) this is refreshing news

[VladD]

boyo172 said:

i think i wud sell my sis for it.........is that wrong?

That's fine. I'd sell your sister for one too.

[VladD]

dkennedyvxt said:

now to find a suitable bank to rob....

Northern Rock. Its been nationalised, so all you're really doing is taking money off the government. Considering what they take off us in fuel duty, I'd say it was a legitimate move.