Thursday, September 10, 2009

Aston Martin Builds Limited Edition V8 Vantage Roadster

2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster
2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster 4.3-liter V8 engine

2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster headlight

2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster interior
When it comes to special edition luxury cars, the name Neiman Marcus usually rings a bell. However, this time ‘round, the guys at luxury lifestyle magazine Robb Report have managed to get their hands on a small run of custom Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadsters.

As if the svelte roadster wasn’t special enough, Robb Report, in collaboration with Aston Martin, has seen fit to create a version of its airy two-seater that takes exclusivity to new heights. Created to mark the car’s strong performance in this year’s Best of the Best judging, only seven examples will be produced, each with a unique build plate starting from “001” and ending with the ultra-cool “007”.2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster interior

2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster interior

2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster interior



All seven cars will also feature a striking triple-black color scheme--body, roof, and interior--as well as some unique chrome and glossy black wood veneer trim elements. There’s also a three-spoke steering wheel borrowed from the V-12-powered DBS flagship and a bespoke luggage set designed exclusively for the Robb Report cars.
2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster
2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster
2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster shifter

Under the hood remains the 420 horsepower 4.7-liter V-8 engine from the standard Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster, which you can read about in our review by clicking here. Matched to a paddle-actuated six-speed automatic Sport Shift Transmission, the all-black roadster will hit 60 mph from rest in just 4.7 seconds and reach a top speed in excess of 180 mph.2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster wheel

2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster wheel

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