2012 Aston Martin Virage on 2011 Geneva Motor Show

2012 Aston Martin Virage

One of the endearing traits of Aston Martin has been his ability to do more with less, especially when it comes to VH (Vertical / Horizontal) platform strategy that uses essentially the same chassis bits to produce all its vehicles from the V8 Vantage through the four-door Rapide.

With the introduction of the Aston Martin Virage in 2012, the British sports car manufacturer now offers three different models V-12 in the same wheelbase, 107.9 inches and place the car as a way for customers to split the difference between DBS DB9 sports and more sports. Or better yet, the new range should be described as sports (DB9), sports (Virage), sports (DBS).2012 Aston Martin Virage

Virage has a lot of its name has been divided into a DB9 and DBS, which begins at the same 6.0-liter V-12 engine. This front-mounted power plant produces 490 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. Like the DB9 Touchtronic 2 is coupled to a ZF six-speed automatic transmission and paddle-shift feature, which gives the REV-climbing search. DBS differs in that it provides only a 6-speed manual. With the same weight and size, Virage offers an outcome similar to that of the DB9 is a 0-62 mph in 4.6 seconds. and a top speed of 186 km / h.2012 Aston Martin Virage