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"Unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show is the refreshed Aston Martin V8 Vantage, sporting many of the features seen on the Vantage S. The base Vantage Coupe and Roadster receive improvements to transmission and chassis, plus exterior styling modifications and interior amenity upgrades to keep pace with its up-level brothers.        2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage    On the exterior, the base Vantage sees its front lower fascia fitted with an aerodynamic splitter that incorporates larger air intakes for the engine and front brakes. Around the back, a lower diffuser is added similar to the one seen on the N400 limited production car. And on the sides, more sculpted fenders housing wider tires also give it a particularly aggressive stance. Inside, the Vantage now comes standard with more premium features such as a fully integrated satellite navigation system, satellite radio, front and rear parking sensors, etc.        2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage    Mechanical Changes   Propelling the Vantage is a carry-over 4.7-liter V-8 rated at 420 bhp and 346 lb.-ft. of torque. In place of the outgoing 6-speed automatic transmission is the Sportshift II 7-speed gearbox seen on the S model, now fitted with closer ratios and programmed with a smoother shifting algorithm. The standard 6-speed manual is still available. To complement the 10-mm wider tires and bigger front brakes (15.0-in.), the power-assist rack-and-pinion steering ratio has been revised from 17:1 to 15:1 to give the car a more agile on-road feel. A new Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature is implemented preventing the car from rolling back when going uphill from a standing start.        2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage    Price for the base Vantage Coupe for the US has not been announced yet. But in Europe, after the currency conversion, we know the Vantage will sticker at about $158,000 in the U.K. and $143,000 in Germany. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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