Here’s a look at the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 video. This footage shows the coupé version, although an N420 Roadster is also available. The models are the heirs to the Aston Martin N400 throne and come with a 420-hp engine. Two transmission options are available: a six-speed manual or the Sportshift sequential gearbox. Top speed is about 290 km/hr. The long video shows us all the sides to this car - from its stylish looks to its racing pedigree. What a car!

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The lovely Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster model shows off in these new pics in a model that will be presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show with the 4.7-litre V8 engine with 420 hp. The Vantage N420 replaces the N400 standard V8 Vantage model and is 27 kg lighter. Some track-focused elements have been included with a new exhaust, Sports Pack suspension, double five-spoke wheels in alloy and heaps of carbon fibre to boot.

The V8 Vantage N420 engine is available with either a six-speed manual or Sportshift (optional) gearbox and on the inside we get seats in carbon fibre structure and “Race Track” fabric (taken from the V12 Vantage) and an instrument panel with graphite-look and leather or Alcantara steering wheel. The Roadster model also gets cruise control, Bluetooth and Park Distance Control (something handy if you don’t want to put a scratch on your shiny Aston).

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Aston Martin could launch in the Indian market by the end of this year, expanding the presence of luxury and exotic cars in India. Reports are that Aston Martin will launch its V8 Vantage, DBS and Rapide in Mumbai and Delhi, with the V12 Vantage and the new V8 Vantage N420 (in pics) on hold for the moment.

We can see the luxurious British style of the Aston Martin being a hit in India, with car fans (with fat wallets) only waiting to see whether Ferrari and Maserati will embark for the country, too. Pricing is expected to be about 1.25 crore rupees for the V8 Vantage and up to 2.95 crore rupees for the top-of-the-range DBS. From what we can figure out about crore rupees, that makes pricing equivalent to about 173,000 and 350,000 euros (further confirmation welcomed!).

Source | IndianAutosBlog

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