Aston Martin launches new manual Vantage AMR
05 May 2019|2,475 views
Renowned for delivering one of the most exhilarating driving experiences currently on the market, the Aston Martin Vantage has been given an extra dose of excitement with the addition of a third pedal and manual transmission. The result? Vantage AMR.
Launched ahead of the penultimate round of the FIA World Endurance Championship Super Season - a world where Aston Martin Racing competes with the Vantage GTE - Vantage AMR fulfils Aston Martin's promise to deliver a product with the involvement and driver engagement that only a manual can offer.
Vantage AMR is equipped with a motorsport-inspired seven-speed transmission developed by Graziano, featuring a 'dog-leg' first gear.
Inside, the driver is presented with the opportunity to deliver each gear with both precision and finesse via a hand-stitched leather-clad gearstick. Second to seventh gears - those that will be used most frequently when on the move - are positioned in a traditional double H-pattern configuration.
To ensure a more rewarding and engaging experience expected of a manual, Vantage AMR's transmission is mated to a limited-slip differential, tuned and calibrated by Aston Martin's leading dynamics team, headed by Chief Engineer Matt Becker, from the team's base at Silverstone Race Circuit.
Vantage AMR's manual transmission also features AMSHIFT. The system, which is driver selectable, uses clutch, gear position and prop shaft sensors, together with finely-tuned engine management programme to mimic the technique of heel-and-toe downshifts; the act of blipping the throttle while braking and changing gear to allow smoother deceleration and cornering as a result.
AMSHIFT also offers the capability of full-throttle upshifts for maximum smoothness and minimal interruption in acceleration.
Removing the automatic transmission and including carbon ceramic brakes as standard not only creates a purer driver experience, but also assists in removing 95kg of weight. Known for its handling prowess already, Vantage AMR pushes the boundaries further and continues to exploit Aston Martin's latest adaptive damping system incorporating Skyhook technology - with Sport, Sport + and Track modes - to ensure the car's character can be tuned to the driver's preference or road conditions.
Limited to 200 units, Vantage AMR is available in five designer specifications. 141 of those 200 will be available in either Sabiro Blue, Onyx Black, China Grey or White Stone.
Renowned for delivering one of the most exhilarating driving experiences currently on the market, the Aston Martin Vantage has been given an extra dose of excitement with the addition of a third pedal and manual transmission. The result? Vantage AMR.
Launched ahead of the penultimate round of the FIA World Endurance Championship Super Season - a world where Aston Martin Racing competes with the Vantage GTE - Vantage AMR fulfils Aston Martin's promise to deliver a product with the involvement and driver engagement that only a manual can offer.
Vantage AMR is equipped with a motorsport-inspired seven-speed transmission developed by Graziano, featuring a 'dog-leg' first gear.
Inside, the driver is presented with the opportunity to deliver each gear with both precision and finesse via a hand-stitched leather-clad gearstick. Second to seventh gears - those that will be used most frequently when on the move - are positioned in a traditional double H-pattern configuration.
To ensure a more rewarding and engaging experience expected of a manual, Vantage AMR's transmission is mated to a limited-slip differential, tuned and calibrated by Aston Martin's leading dynamics team, headed by Chief Engineer Matt Becker, from the team's base at Silverstone Race Circuit.
Vantage AMR's manual transmission also features AMSHIFT. The system, which is driver selectable, uses clutch, gear position and prop shaft sensors, together with finely-tuned engine management programme to mimic the technique of heel-and-toe downshifts; the act of blipping the throttle while braking and changing gear to allow smoother deceleration and cornering as a result.
AMSHIFT also offers the capability of full-throttle upshifts for maximum smoothness and minimal interruption in acceleration.
Removing the automatic transmission and including carbon ceramic brakes as standard not only creates a purer driver experience, but also assists in removing 95kg of weight. Known for its handling prowess already, Vantage AMR pushes the boundaries further and continues to exploit Aston Martin's latest adaptive damping system incorporating Skyhook technology - with Sport, Sport + and Track modes - to ensure the car's character can be tuned to the driver's preference or road conditions.
Limited to 200 units, Vantage AMR is available in five designer specifications. 141 of those 200 will be available in either Sabiro Blue, Onyx Black, China Grey or White Stone.
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