The Geneva motor show presentation of the Aston Martin V12 Vantage certainly got some hearts racing, thanks to its extreme sports style and news is now out that the V12 Vantage will also appear in Roadster version. For some fans it won’t make a lot of sense, much like the Ferrari 430 Scuderia 16M in cabriolet version; as some maintain that the main purpose is pure driving passion and pleasure, leaving aside special limited versions.

Aston Martin has not yet confirmed the V12 Vantage cabriolet engine, but these spy shots leave little doubt. The 510 hp V12 should be plenty to drive a heavier vehicle than the coupè, and while these shots don’t have the same front air intakes as the coupè, the larger brakes and air intakes around the bumper bars indicate there is a V12 under the bonnet. The V12 Vantage Roadster could debut at the Frankfurt show in September, and will likely be built in a limited edition, for the glory of collectors.

Source | Leftlanenews (Thanks to Demonracing for the tip)

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Giving the crisis in the automobile sector (especially in the Japanese car market), Aston Martin has declared itself satisfied with its sales for 2008. In fact, though no absolute records were reached, 2008 was the second most successful sales year ever for Aston Martin.

Ulrich Bez has stated that he is particularly satisfied with the results of the DBS, which has seduced more than 1,000 customers since its debut, and that the company has great hopes for the V12 Vantage, to be produced in 500 units, which is half the original target, within in the year.

Even more important will be the arrival of the Rapide, whose production is set for the end of 2009. The Lagonda brand, after the first Lagonda concept from Geneva, is destined to remain a show-car at this stage, leaving the honour of becoming a production car to the second prototype to be presented in May.

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We’ll have the opportunity to check out the Aston Martin V12 Vantage in the flesh at the 2009 Genva motor show. Until then we give you this Vantage gallery, along with the first technical details from iMotorMag, including the figure of just 4.1 seconds to reach 100 km/hr. That’s fast for a small car, but then it also has 510hp. Enjoy the Aston Martin V12 Vantage pics below.

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