The v12 s is around 20kg lighter than the vantage coupe it replaces, almost all of which is thanks to the new, lighter sportshift iii gearbox. Whether youre a current or prospective aston martin owner, we have a range of services and information relevant to your car and ownership experience. We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning aston martin vantage v8 ss. Sportshift adds electrohydraulic control to the existing vantage 6speed manual gearbox to offer improved shift times and replaces the conventional manual gear lever with. What is the top speed of a aston martin vantage v8 sportshift. First drive of the 2017 aston martin v12 vantage s, with its new sevenspeed manual gearbox. After having own not one, but two different aston martin v8 vantages, i have grown to become quite familiar with the marquee. The aston martin v8 vantage roadster was introduced only a year ago, but already its been revised, the headline stats being a v8 thats been bored and stroked from 4.
Aston martin developed the concept of the sportshift transmission over a decade ago, and they had a noble causeto make the car design more efficient and powerful for their drivers. Utilising the same 6speed gearbox, the new setup will offer precision gearshifts in less than 200 ms. The cars are pretty solid overall, which still amazes me. Aston martin v8 vantage clutch system sportshift parts. What you can do to prevent failure if you drive an aston martin v8 vantage made between the years of 201020, it is best to have your transmission inspected especially if youve undergone any software updates recently. The sportshift gearbox further strengthens the choice available in the vantage range, supplementing the sixspeed manual transmission already available. The braking software has been refined to take advantage of existing. Aston martin vantage recalled globally for gearbox software fault. Aston martin v8 vantage originally launched to widespread critical acclaim at the geneva motor show in 2005 is to receive significant technical enhancements, reaffirming the cars position as one of the worlds most desirable and exhilarating sports cars. Aston martin sportshift gearbox changes are very clunky, making it quite uncomfortable to drive.
The recall is about models made from june 2010 to september 20 that are equipped with either the sportshift i. Aston martin vantage 20052017 car reliability index reliability. Jun 22, 2017 aston martin has recalled 1658 vantage models with the sportshift automatic gearbox due to a software issue that can cause a loss of power the problem, which affects cars with sportshift i and. Nov 29, 2016 aston martin vantage v8 walk around interior check exhaust sound. The sportshift transmission is an abomination against humanity. The car is driven over a set route in shifts by a team of drivers. Unfortunately, the sportshift transmission is known for premature failure. It comes with buttons to select the different models and an optional steering wheel mounted paddle shift.
The aston martin vantage v8 sportshift weighs 1705 kg 3759 lbs. Are any of the aston martin vantage automatic transmissions. Faster and more seamless gear changes but sadly, less blipping. Aston has designed some creep into the transmission in a bid to make the vantage easier to manoeuvre at low speeds. The technology also allows the driver to keep the throttle pegged during. Aston martin has recalled 1658 vantage models with the sportshift automatic gearbox due to a software issue that can cause a loss of power. Its almost like the gearbox just hangs and takes 24 seconds to shift. The problem, which affects cars with sportshift i and. How much does a aston martin vantage v8 sportshift weighs. Find your local dealer, explore our rich heritage, and discover a model range including vantage, db11, dbs superleggera, and rapide amr. Aston martin v8 vantage sportshift controls youtube.
Shifting problem with 2010 amv8 sportshift 6speedonline. Aston conducts its winter testing in finland using a single car. The affected models have production dates from june 2010 through september 20 and have the sportshift i or sportshift ii automated manual. Finished in meteorite continue reading aston martin vantage v8 4. Aston martin will recall 1,658 examples of the vantage globally because a flaw resulting from a transmission software update. Its a development of magneti marellis ubiquitous clutchless manual, which also features in the vanquish and the ferrari. Jun 23, 2017 aston martin has recalled 1,658 vantage models due to an issue with the gearbox software. The roadsters introduction heralds aston s new paddleshift transmission, called sportshift. The vantage sportshift is a v8 vantage with a clutchless manual gearbox. Manual gear changes are selected in paddle shift mode the new ultraquick system provides the driver with heightened precision via fingertip. The 2009 aston martin vantage v8 sportshift has 426 ps 420 bhp 3 kw horsepower.
Aston martin will be launching the longanticipated paddleshift option for the companys highlyrated v8 vantage in paris. Sportshift gearbox 6speedonline porsche forum and luxury. A graziano transaxle which is used for both automatic and manual gearboxes. All vantages use italianmade graziano sixspeed manuals mounted ahead of the rear axle. In july 2017, a recall was issued for aston martin v8 vantage vehicles that had sportshift ii transmissions and were manufactured from july 2010 to august 2012. We just wish one of those parts was a manual transmission rather than the sportshift gearbox. Aston martin vantage recalled over gearbox software issue. Aston martin recalls vantage cars over transmission software problem. Aston martin vantage recalled globally for transmission. Aston martin is recalling 1,658 vantage cars after problems with a transmission software update led to incidents in china in which some cars stalled and lost power. Aug 20, 2010 aston martin v8 vantage sportshift youcar. Aston martin shifting problem with 2010 amv8 sportshift i feel like. Aston martin release the v8 vantage sportshift due to demand for a twopedal sequential transmission.
Oct 09, 20 this is now the fastest aston martin you can buy. It is an abomination of engineering in one of the loveliest cars ever designed or built. At this point, im wondering if it could be software or something else mechanical. Aston martin vantage recalled due to gearbox software issue. Jun 21, 2017 aston martin is recalling 1,658 vantage cars after problems with a transmission software update led to incidents in china in which some cars stalled and lost power. The sixspeed sportshift gearbox a singleclutch automated manual. The recall will cover vantage cars built between june 2010 and september 20 with the sportshift i and sportshift ii automated manual transmission gearboxes, including 1 that were sold in china. I know way too much about this, for better or worse. New sportshift transmission for aston martin v8 vantage. When aston martin released the v8 vantage in 2006, wealthy individuals now had a reason to consider another brand besides porsche.
Aston martin iconic luxury british sports cars usa. Aston martin v8 vantage transaxle, sportshift ii parts. Jun 21, 2017 aston martin vantage recalled globally for gearbox software fault. The sixspeed sportshift gearbox a singleclutch automated manual transmission fitted to. Aug 12, 2012 in short, i always had a lovehate relationship with the sportshift 1 gearbox. Well reserve judgment until we drive the final production sportshift. This recall was issued because a previous service action sa070209 that was issued to update the transmission software did not give instructions to delete stored clutch. The 2015 v12 vantage s is the latest evolution of the sports car introduced in 2005, as the entry point to aston martin s lineup. One was a paddleshifted robotic manual, astons asm aka sport shift transmission. It takes six weeks and covers 20,000km over 12,000 miles.
Aston martin v8 vantage transaxle, sportshift ii parts scuderia car parts quickly find your part from our catalogue of hundreds of thousands of parts using our comprehensive part finder. The manual v12 vantage s may be the perfect aston martin. Aston martin developed the concept of the sportshift transmission over a. Jul 09, 2016 if youre talking about the sequential sportshift, the answer is no. Jaguars xkr shows how convincing that gearbox can be or a robotised version of the existing graziano manual. Feb 22, 2007 aston martin expects most future vantages to be sportshifts, especially the imminent roadsters, but a few laps in the well runin 24hours racer reminded me how sweet the manual can be. Aston martin will indeed sell a version of the v12 vantage s with a.
You see, aston only offered the v12 vantage s with a sportshift gearbox. Aston martin vantage 20052017 car reliability index. You wont have a licence to kill, you wont take eva green to bed and youll look like a plonker when you order a dry martini, shaken not stirred, in your local boozer. Aston martin v8 vantage s roadster road test with great sound duration. Aston martin vantage recalled globally for transmission software failure. So when the vantage v8 was introduced in 2005 as aston s cheapest car, expectations were high. Aston martin vantage recalled due to gearbox software. So i, very excitedly, bought a brand new am v8 vantage convertible back in 2008 and have had transmission issues ever since. Aston martin has recalled 1,658 vantage models due to an issue with the gearbox software. Aston martin has recalled 1658 vantage models with the sportshift automatic gearbox due to a software issue that can cause a loss of power the problem, which affects cars with sportshift i. The optional automated manual transmissions software was upgraded, the steering geometry was tweaked, bilstein dampers were fitted, and the bushings and springs.
Aston martin vantage v8 sportshift technical specs, dimensions. Aston martin vantage recalled globally for gearbox. Aston martin db9 volante gearbox options are the grazianosourced six speed manual gearbox with twin plate clutch or the zf sourced six speed automatic gearbox has seen improvements by utilising a new hydraulic control box. What are the most common problems experienced by aston martin. The vantage may be getting on a bit, but its still a looker.
Jun 25, 2018 aston martin made it a point to fix the problem, but aston martin drivers still encounter the issue today. Jun 22, 2017 aston martin vantage recalled globally for transmission software failure. Aston martin the iconic luxury british sports car manufacturer. The vantage is the only aston martin model with a semimanual shift. V8 vantage with sportshift page 1 aston martin pistonheads.
The v8 vantage gave aston martin a chance to redeem itself. Aston martin v8 vantage sportshift controls duration. Aston martin v8 vantage sportshift 25 june 2011 autocar. Aston martin recalls vantage cars over transmission software. The gearbox was the chrysler torqueflite 3speed automati, chrysler corporations three speed automatic gearbox which was released in 1956.