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In comparison to its eight-cylinder brother, the weight of the heavier engine at the front is easily felt. It weighs about 100kg more than the V8, but thanks to the lightweight construction, carbon ceramic brakes and forged wheels the V12 Vantage is only about 50kg heavier than its V8 sibling. The V12 tells a more mature story line within its handling and steering, especially at higher speeds. The chassis is firmer, the spring rates and anti-roll bars stiffened, the rear suspension adjusted and the ride height dropped.<\/p>\n
The V12 Vantage comes really to life on stretches of Autobahn where it can unleash its power and covers the ground at a truly amazing rate. On curving, swooping mountain roads the heavy mid-front engine comes into play and the car feels less at home then the V8. The sharp and short turns near the Ring were clearly a challenge for the V12 because of its long gear lever travel and its heavier engine.<\/p>\n
Excellent stopping power is achieved via ventilated\/drilled carbon ceramic discs with six-piston calipers at the front and slightly smaller ventilated\/drilled carbon ceramic discs with four-piston calipers at the back. The V12 rolls on special 19 inch forged aluminum alloy wrapped in custom-made Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.<\/p>\n
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Inside the cabin, you have a similar refinement as the Vantage V8. Only special leather and Alcantara sports seats, an Alcantara steering wheel and a sport button on the dash are noticeable differences. The button livens up the throttle and opens the exhaust bypass sooner, which leads to louder noises from the V12. The refinement inside the cabin is sufficient, the controls are a complete egronomical mess and the quality of the Bang & Olufsen Audio is reasonable. After trying to find a proper local German radio station we wisely decided to let the V12 provide us with a proper sound track.<\/p>\n
The V12 Vantage is surely one of the last of its kind, a definitive sports car for enthusiasts, and limited to only 1,000 pieces. This British V12-powered supercar is a very serious, hugely powerful, demanding and satisfying machine. Not your everyday driver for local twisting mountain roads or city trips, but a wonderful high-speed cruiser for sloping country roads and unlimited autobahn. <\/p>\n
The V12 is the star player in the whole package offering a truly addictive exhaust sound and a linear power delivery all the way up to its imaginary red line. Every single aspect of the vehicle is focused on accompanying this powerplant and its experience in a highly convincing way. The V12 Vantage is any petrolhead’s dream, a supercar with the right manners and an intrigueing story line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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