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Aston Martin Virage II 6.0 V12 (497 Hp) Touchtronic
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Aston Martin Virage:
The Aston Martin Virage is an automobile produced by British luxury automobile manufacturer Aston Martin as a replacement for its V8 models. Introduced at the Birmingham Motor Show in 1988, it was joined by the high-performance Vantage in 1993, after which the name of the base model was changed to V8 Coupe in 1996.
The V8-powered model was intended as the company's flagship model, with the 6-cylinder DB7, introduced in 1994, positioned below it as an entry-level model. Although the DB7 became available with a V12 engine and claimed a performance advantage, the Virage remained the exclusive, expensive and hand-built flagship of the Aston Martin range. It was replaced in 2000 with the Vanquish. By the end of the 2000 model year, 1,050 cars in total had been produced. The V8 Vantage name reappeared on a new entry-level model in 2005....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Aston Martin Virage (II). With 570 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1785 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.6 s). The top speed reaches 299 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
6.0 V12 (497 Hp) Touchtronic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The naturally aspirated 6.0L V12 delivers exhilarating power and a captivating soundtrack, ensuring rapid acceleration (0-100 km/h in 4.6s) and effortless high-speed cruising typical of a grand tourer.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large displacement V12, fuel economy is a significant drawback, with a combined consumption of 15 l/100 km making it a thirsty proposition for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stunning V12 engine sound and power delivery
- • Timeless and elegant Aston Martin design
- • Luxurious and handcrafted interior
- • Exclusive grand touring experience
- • Strong road presence and prestige
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy and high running costs
- • Significant depreciation from new
- • Limited practicality with 2+2 seating
- • Firm ride for some, despite GT intentions
- • High maintenance costs for the V12 engine
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Limited Edition: 1995 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | Virage |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.0 V12 (497 Hp) Touchtronic |
| Start of production: | 2011 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 497 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 83.7 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 570 Nm @ 5750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | AM4R9 More details about the engine AM4R9 |
| Engine displacement: | 5935 |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 11 l |
| Coolant: | 15 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.97:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 22.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 10.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 15 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 299 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.6 kg/Hp, 278.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.1 kg/Nm, 319.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1785 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 184 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4703 mm mm |
| Width: | 1904 mm mm |
| Height: | 1282 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2740 mm mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2061 mm |
| Front track: | 1586 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1581 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Touchtronic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 398 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 360 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 245/35 R20 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 20 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring |
If you could change one thing about the Aston Martin Virage, what would it be?