Aston Martin has bid a last hurrah to its V12 Vantage as the gutsy 200mph gas-guzzler accelerates to the end of the road in spectacular style with the most powerful example ever.

Bosses at James Bond's favourite car company said it would ensure the pocket rocket supercar 'goes out on the highest of highs'.

The British supercar-maker is producing a limited run globally of 333 new V12 Vantage cars priced from around £270,000 - and all have already been sold out to eager buyers and collectors following 'unprecedented demand'.

However, a generous option list of extras could easily tip final bills to over £300,000. Early production is getting underway with first deliveries set to begin this summer.




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The last of the line model is a 700 horsepower 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 Vantage linked to an eight speed automatic gearbox that accelerates from rest to 62mph in 3.4 seconds and up to a top speed of 200mph.

Aston Martin bosses say this is 'the most powerful Vantage ever'.

The British firm, based at Gaydon in Warwickshire, said the turbo-powered two-seater celebrates 'a spectacular finale for an iconic bloodline' and marks the final time a V12 will be fitted to the popular Vantage nameplate.




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Aston Martin said: 'The new V12 Vantage celebrates the proud history of V12-engined sports-cars. Its driving dynamics are honed to deliver the utmost performance and unmatched enjoyment.'

It comes as the Government plans to outlaw pure petrol and diesel cars from 2030, with some unspecified hybrids allowed until 2035, as part of its drive towards zero-emissions electric cars.

The new V12's two-door body style features a dramatic new wide-body design that accommodates 40mm increase in track width (the distance between the two wheels at each end of the car).

And a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission offers enhanced shift speeds from specially calibrated software. 




The British supercar-maker is producing a limited run globally of 333 new V12 Vantage cars priced from around £270,000 - though most will cost in excess of £300k with options added





All 333 examples of the limited-run final edition have already been pre-sold to eager buyers and collectors following 'unprecedented demand'





The last of the line model is a 700 horsepower 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 Vantage that accelerate the sports car from rest to 62mph in 3.4 seconds and up to a top speed of 200mph. Aston Martin bosses say this is 'the most powerful Vantage ever'

Aston Martin said: 'For fifteen years the V12 Vantage has boldly represented Aston Martin's passion for performance. Fast and fierce in equal measure, successive iterations of these great cars have formed an iconic bloodline.

'With this unique lineage nearing its end, Aston Martin is proud to introduce the fastest, fiercest and most dynamically accomplished of them all; the new V12 Vantage.'

It added: 'With production of the V12 Vantage strictly limited to 333 examples globally, this final edition celebrates the end of an epic era in fitting style.'

Aston Martin said the new and final V12 Vantage was 'the ultimate expression of extreme performance and driver-focussed thrills'.

It had been created 'to mix blistering straight-line speed and scintillating handling with spectacular looks and enviable exclusivity'.

The combination of the powerful engine and lightweight materials means the V12 Vantage has a power-to-weight ratio of 390 horsepower-per-ton - an increase of more than 20 per cent compared to the V8 powered Vantage.

Weight-saving measures include a carbon fibre front bumper, clamshell bonnet, front fenders and side sills, composite rear bumper and deck lid, and lightweight battery.




A special centre-mounted twin-exit exhaust system - made from lightweight 1mm stainless-steel that saves 7.2kg - has been tuned' to ensure the V12 Vantage has a voice to match its looks and performance', say bosses





The new V12's two-door body style features a dramatic new wide-body design that accommodates 40mm increase in track width (the distance between the two wheels at each end of the car)





The combination of the powerful engine and lightweight materials means the V12 Vantage has a power-to-weight ratio of 390horsepower-per-ton - an increase of more than 20 per cent compared to the V8 powered Vantage

A special centre-mounted twin-exit exhaust system - made from lightweight 1mm stainless-steel that saves 7.2kg - has been tuned' to ensure the V12 Vantage has a voice to match its looks and performance'.

The car is equipped with a new adaptive damping suspension system including new anti-roll bars, bushes, and spring and damper assemblies.

Ride comfort has also been enhanced without affecting dynamic performance: 'Suspension spring rates have been increased by 50 per cent at the front and 40 per cent at the rear, combined with top mount stiffness increasing by 13 per cent and new anti-roll bars are 5 per cent stiffer at the front and 41 per cent softer at the rear.'