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2011 Aston Martin released the special-edition sportscar back in 2007 to commemorate the success of its Vantage N24 racer at the Nürburgring. It packed 400 horsepower, a series of suspension tweaks and some special cosmetic touches.



The 2011 N420’s sportscar powertrain is the standard Vantage affair, coming with the standard 420 horsepower V-8 engine. Successor to the special edition V8 Vantage N400 of 2007, the 2011 Aston Martin sportscar V8 Vantage N420 is based upon the standard 4.7-litre, 420bhp, 180mph V8 Vantage and is available as a Coupe or Roadster, and with a six-speed manual or optional Sportshift automated manual transmission.



The 2011 Vantage N420 sportscar draws inspiration from the company's experiences at the Nürburgring 24-hour race. In the 2006 running of the annual Nürburgring endurance classic amongst a field of mostly motorsport homologated cars, Aston Martin entered a near-standard, road-registered V8 Vantage.



2011 Aston Martin sportscar used carbon fiber on various parts of the car to help drop the weight by 60 pounds, which while not a lot is still a step in the right direction. The suspension gets the Sports Package that upgrades the Vantage’s springs, shocks and anti-roll bars to give the car better road holding.



The 2011 N420 also features special 10-spoke alloy wheels finished in gloss black, black mesh grille inserts, a sport exhaust system, the Sports Pack suspension (which is merely optional on the regular Vantage) and a range of racing-inspired paint combinations. The N420 sportscar will be available as a coupe or a roadster with the choice of a manual or paddle-shift transmission.



The 2011 N420 sportscar will make its U.S. debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August. Orders may be placed starting this month, with deliveries to begin in the fourth quarter of 2010. Pricing starts at $133,350 for the coupe and $146,350 for the Roadster, less than $10K more than their non-N420 counterparts.

The Aston Martin V12 Vantage is the ultimate sports car; this car was built for incredible speed and it goes from zero to sixty in just 4.2 seconds. American car enthusiasts have been clamoring for Aston Martin to release the V12 Vantage for sale in the States and our wish is finally coming true. This incredible sports car has only been available in Europe due to the fact that the luxury automaker wasn't sure if there would be a demand for it in the States. Apparently they were wrong, who wouldn't be interested in one of the finest crafted automobiles in the world with a V12 engine to top it all off? This is going to be the most powerful and fastest Aston Martin vehicle ever produced, with an astounding 512 horsepower and 410 lb feet of torque. That is an incredible amount of power packed in one small and sleek package.

Just like all other Aston Martin vehicles, the V12 Vantage will also be built in Warwickshire, England.This car was originally built for the European market only and had to be redesigned in order to meet United States federal crash regulations. The V12 will be available as a limited edition in the US and can be ordered in advance exclusively from Aston Martin. To the delight of many fans, there will also be a limited-edition model available in Carbon Black which will have carbon fiber accents, black ten-spoke alloy wheels, a black obsidian interior and will be painted metallic black for that all-black effect.

What truly sets this car apart from the rest of the pack is its V12 engine! It is extremely rare to find a car with a V12 engine due to cost and the complexity. This Vantage is equipped with a 6.0 Liter V-12 with 510 HP and 420 lb feet of torque. When you combine all this power with the sleek, compact Aston Martin body you get a world-class sports car that can outrace them all. The Vantage V12 is very popular for its engine roar and fans will delighted by its legendary thunderous exhaust noise.

Between mid-2006 to mid-2007, only 40 more of the said model were going to be made and then released as the Vanquish S Ultimate Edition. With much better interiors and an "ultimate black" finish, those last cars were the first of all the Vanquish cars to be fitted with gearboxes for manual transmission. Before handing over the title to the DBS V12, the Aston Martin Vanquish was the company's flagship automobile and to this day remains as one of the most coveted sports cars in recent history.