ASTON MARTIN UNVEILS NEW VIRAGE
Aston Martin unveils new Virage Aston set to barrage ‘warmer’ DB9 dubbed the Virage, powered by the accustomed 6.0-litre V12, it will sit beneath the DBS in the range.
Call it a spicier DB9, or a average backbone DBS… Aston Martin has exploited the average arena amid its two V12-powered coupés and adored a acclaimed name of old to actualize a cast new model.
The new Virage offers the best accommodation amid the aesthetic canoeing adeptness of the DB9 and adventurous accomplishment of the DBS, according to the close – and updates appearance from both. Power is from Aston’s hand-built 6.0-litre V12. It delivers absolutely 20bhp added than a DB9 and 20bhp beneath than a DBS, at 490bhp, and drives the rear auto through a six-speed auto box.
The engine aswell appearance a new bankrupt assorted for an even added exhilarant sound, and develops its 570Nm of torque low down in the rev ambit for best driveability. Beneath the derma is the aluminium VH architectonics that underpins all avant-garde Astons, while the Virage gets anew developed adaptive dampers. These action 5 altered acerbity settings in accustomed mode, and 5 added if owners columnist the Sport button on the dashboard.
This aswell sharpens burke response, holds on to apparatus for best and speeds up shifts. Carbon-ceramic brakes are standard, too. Striking xenon lights advice to analyze the Virage from added Astons, while there’s a five-bar aluminium grille – aggressive by the One-77 hypercar – and a cleaner foreground bumper, with a individual lower grille in abode of the DB9’s three-part element.
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Also adapted are beginning sills, 20-inch alloys and ancillary vents with a chrome highlight that extends on to the doors. A new rear diffuser completes the look. Inside, the Virage gets upgraded covering seats, and Aston has assuredly responded to criticism of its ageing Volvo-sourced sat-nav and replaced it with the latest chip Garmin.
Heated seats, a 700W stereo and Bluetooth hands-free aswell feature. The Coupé comes as a 2+2, or with a accumulator shelf instead of rear seats to save weight. A Volante drop-top is aswell available. Prices will be accepted at next week’s Geneva Motor Show, but are accepted to breach the DB9 and DBS, starting at £150,000.
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