Aston Martin unveils V12 Vantage RS concept
At the official opening of Aston Martin’s new dedicated design centre in Britain, there was a surprise unveiling of a new 600 hp concept car, named the V12 Vantage RS.
The concept is said to be fully functional. Weighing in at 3257 lbs, the car has a race-derived V12 producing 600 hp. Peak power is achieved at 6250 rpm, and peak torque of 509 lb-ft is at 5000 rpm. With a power-to-weight ratio of over 375 hp per ton, the V12 Vantage RS concept is the fastest-accelerating road car ever built by the company, capable of reaching 62 mph from rest in 4 seconds and 100 mph in 8.5 seconds.
Ignoring the ugly paintjob, the exterior gets new carbon-fiber pieces for the hood and trunk lid, as well as a number of hood louvers. A carbon-fiber chin spoiler is at the front, and out back there is a retractable spoiler. The interior has also been slathered entirely in grippy suede, including the racing-style seats. The car will enter production if enough people show an interest in it.
After years of getting their asses kicked by machines as cheap as the Corvette Z06, Aston Martin is finally raising the stakes. Too bad the cheaper Nissan GT-R has already raised the stakes even higher.