>Aston Martin will present the most potent production sports car in the marque's 95-year history at the Geneva motor show on 3rd March.
Based on the hugely successful V8 Vantage, the V12 Vantage will feature a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 510 bhp and 570 Nm of torque with a top speed of 305 km/h and 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds.
Purportedly, the latest incarnation of the Vantage family is designed to provide a unique character, appealing to different driver tastes.
Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said, "This is the ultimate performance interpretation of the Vantage range, combining our most agile model with our most powerful engine."
The original V12 Vantage concept was unveiled at the opening of the Aston Martin Design Studio in Dec 2007.
Subsequently, Aston Martin engineers brought the V12 Vantage to market in 12 months.
He said, "This illustrates one of Aston Martin's key strengths - the ability to act quickly and turn concepts and ideas into reality."
The V12 Vantage will promise high responsiveness and tractability in any driving situation.
Which is a result of the high levels of power and torque available at all engine speeds, Aston Martin said.
Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Engine: 5935cc 48-valve V12 Transmission: Rear mid-mounted six speed manual Power: 510bhp at 6500rpm Torque: 570Nm at 5750rpm 0-100 kmh: 4.2 seconds Top speed: 305kmh (limited) Fuel consumption: 16.35 litres/100km (combined) Price: To be announced
The V12 Vantage will be built at Aston Martin's global headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, joining the DBS, DB9 and V8 Vantage model lines.
Production will be limited to just 300-500 examples a year.
Deliveries of the V12 Vantage are expected to commence during Q3 of 2009 with prices to be confirmed at the Geneva Motor Show.
