Teamspeed First Drive: 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
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Why should we not compare it to a 911?
Clearly, they are cross-shopped against each other and even the companies will admit, under their breath, that they are direct competitors.
With the Vantage's steering so much more improved, and the 911's electric steering more diconnected than ever, some would say the Aston is actually the more involving car.
But don't let the facts get in the way of brand-loyalty...
Clearly, they are cross-shopped against each other and even the companies will admit, under their breath, that they are direct competitors.
With the Vantage's steering so much more improved, and the 911's electric steering more diconnected than ever, some would say the Aston is actually the more involving car.
But don't let the facts get in the way of brand-loyalty...
#12
Thanks for the note, @GreenLantern. It's a typo, for which I apologise. You're quite right, it's 346lb ft - and, believe me, it feels like it on the road! Torque is not this car's strongest suit.
Still, it means you simply have to rev it harder. Which is no hardship...
Still, it means you simply have to rev it harder. Which is no hardship...
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