Exotic-looking sports car, Aston Martin Virage, was short-lived. Only in less than two years since its launch, Aston Martin decided to inject this car off.
Aston Martin Virage is now only 18 months old since birth and has sold just over 1,000 cars. But the sales figures it was still considered Aston Martin is too small, not enough to pay all their expenses related to the car.
Finally, they make bitter decisions by injecting dead Aston Martin Aston Martin Virage that can save expenses on developing something new for their flagship car, DB9.
After the death of Aston Martin Virage, the British manufacturer is also preparing to develop a DB9 will immediately say that they would have more power with a more aggressive design than they are now.
Unclear how Aston Martin's touch will be given, but clearly, the price of this brand-new DB9 will have a higher price than the current DB9.
The price is likely to be around the number 150 thousand pounds, or approximately USD 2.2 billion, or more expensive than the current DB9 is priced at around 128 thousand pounds
In the ranks of Aston Martin Virage in between the DB9 and DBS models. Aston Martin DB9 has a power of 470 horsepower engine, the DBS has a 510 horsepower, while the Virage is not surprising, for only 490 horsepower from an engine capacity of 6000 cc. Acceleration of this car takes less than 5 seconds for the speed range 0 - 100 km / h, faster than DBS.
In terms of design, the Aston Virage looks more muted than the DBS, front grille inspired by the One-77, elegant design in the form of side skirts combined with 20-inch alloy wheels with brake discs made from carbon-ceramic which make it look overall impression aggressive, with body a slightly shorter and wider than the DB9.
Aston Martin Virage is the answer from the British car to their car from the 1980s. New Virage has a muscular grooves taken from model years 1990-2000.
Virage seemed revived with support for 5.3-liter V8 engine capable of producing 330 HP and 350 lb-ft of torque. Aston also offers conversion Virage Volante is equipped with a four-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission with overdrive is capable of spewing power of over 350 HP. There is also a high output Virage Vantage powered by a twin supercharged V8 variant that makes 550 HP and 555 lb-ft of torque. Vantage Virage accelerate from 0 to 100 Km / h in just 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 200 Mph mancapai or 321 Km / h. There is also a special edition model of Virage vicious V600 is capable of producing 600 HP.
Aston Martin berjanjiakan make world debut for Aston Martin Virage at the Geneva Motor Show 2011.
AM Virage described as a direction change of the Aston Martin. Virage is taken from the French noun Virage (m), which means bend / curve / curve or alteration / displacement.
AM brags Virage is a high-performance sports car that marry luxury, comfort and softness. Virage and Virage Volante (convertible) will complement the GT Aston Martin lineup. Virage will be between AM and AM DB9 DBS.
Performance Virage relies 6.000cc engine, with power 490 hp and torque of 570 Nm. Kitchen runway is dating V12 Touchtronic II automatic transmission, which is located on the transaxle that make a vehicle weight distribution of 50:50 (front: rear).
Acceleration 0-100 kph in 4.6 seconds and completed the maximum speed reaches 299 km / h.
AM Virage equip with Carbon Ceramic Matrix brake discs (CCM), ABS, EBD, EBA. Traction Control into one of the safety features in addition to Dynamic Stability Control Virage.
By presenting a sporty ride and control, Adaptive Damping crammed Virage System (ADS) with adaptive damping mode or Sport mode. All four wheels wrapped in black rubber Virage Pirelli Pzero alerts.
1000 Watt premium audio system from Bang & Olufsen BeoSound with ICEpower technology will become your traveling companions.
Aston Martin yesterday showing the birth of its newest product at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. The latest models that are ready to be launched into the European market was named Virage. Display model is quoted as saying by Autobild implicitly incorporate similar design elements to the alloy strength models DB9 DBS-style models. Naturally, because the Virage is prepared to fill the slot in the middle of the second segment of the models.
6000 cc V12 engine powered hand-made, Virage is claimed to have a control character like the DB9, but more refined. He also inherited the power belongs to nan sporty DBS.
Engine power output reached 490 hp with 570 Nm of torque. Power is distributed to the rear drive wheels via 6-speed automatic transmission. The machine has the exhaust manifold with a booming voice.
To sustain the body, Aston Martin uses a VH aluminum frame indicates modern era Aston Martin models. Famous British manufacturer gives a sophisticated suspension with adaptive shock absorbers can be adjusted 10 levels of violence that are divided into two modes. 5 levels of violence that is normal mode and 5 levels of sporty mode simply by pressing the control button on the dash. In addition, Aston Martin also give the braking system of the carbon-ceramic material.
Virage features a xenon headlamp clarify the difference from the other models in the Aston Martin lineup. While embracing design grilnya five lines hypercar-inspired model of the limited edition Aston Martin One-77, and has a neat front bumper.
To emphasize the figure of the males, 20-inch alloy rims pinned and air vents in the side of the body with chrome accents extending to the front door. The new design diffuser adds to this model more fresh.
Virage impressed luxurious cabin with leather seats with heaters. Then replace the standard features advanced satellite navigation system alerts the Garmin. Powerful 700 Watt audio system and Bluetooth connectivity complements the excellent features in the cabin.
Virage is a sport kupe with 2 +2 seating positions are also available in a convertible version or called by Aston Martin Volante terms.
Body * Two-door coupe body style with 2 +2 seating configuration * Extruded bonded aluminum VH body structure * Aluminium, magnesium alloy and composite body * Extruded aluminum door side-impact beams * Single bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED side lights and direction indicators * Clear LED rear lamps
Performance * Maximum power 365 kW (497 PS/490 bhp) at 6500 rpm * Maximum torque 570 Nm (420 lb ft) at 5750 rpm * Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km / h) in 4.6 seconds * Maximum speed 183 mph (295 km / h)
Engine * All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48 valve, 5935cc V12 * Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive * Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves * Compression ratio 10.97:1
Transmission * Rear mid-mounted 'Touchtronic 2' six-speed transmission with electronic shift-by-wire control system * Alloy torque tube with carbon fiber propeller shaft * Limited slip differential * Final drive ratio 3.46:1
