We carry out conversions from automatic to manual on some of the newer aston martin models, and all of the classic models. Fits v8 vantage with a 6speed sportshift transmission2009my and newer. Astonmartin v8 vantage gets new sportshift transmission. 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. The cars are pretty solid overall, which still amazes me. So i, very excitedly, bought a brand new am v8 vantage convertible back in 2008 and have had transmission issues ever since. Aston martin to transmission index cobra transmission. Aston martin vantage v8 sportshift specs 2009 2011 technical specifications for years 2009, 2010, 2011.
The gearbox is a graziano sevenspeed automated manual that aston calls sportshift ii integrated with the diff. Service action sa070209 was issued to update the transmission software on a quantity of aston martin v8 vantage vehicles with sportshift ii. Aston martin vantage n430 2dr sportshift ii top gear. Has anyone else had problems with the original sportshift 1 transmission.
It is controlled by the same panel of round buttons including the musthave sports switch atop the centre console but individually selected by the steering wheelmounted paddle shifters. The modern car, in contrast, is the leanest and most agile car in astons lineup. Aston martin vantage v8 s sportshift technical specs. We bought 3 cheap exotic cars for less than a c8 corvette and found out how broken they are duration. Aston martin vantage v8 sportshift technical specs, dimensions. I have switched over to driving my 2008 auto trans 2.
Aston martin will be launching the longanticipated paddleshift option for the companys highlyrated v8 vantage in paris. At the 2006 paris motor show aston martin debuts a new automated manual transmission option for the v8 vantage sportshift. Aston martin is recalling 1658 vantage cars after problems with a. Aston martin recalls vantage cars over transmission software problem. Aston martin transmission modifications, aston martin. Find all the key specs about the aston martin vantage coupe n430 roadster 0215 2d sportshift ii from fuel efficiency and top speed, to running costs, dimensions data and lots more. Vantage is a practical 2seater with a large tailgate providing access to a 300 litre. The aston martin vantage v8 s sportshift weighs 1685 kg 3715 lbs. I wasnt a big fan of the sportshift i box in the v8 vantage, but i really like the sportshift ii transmission of the vantage s. Aston martin 2017 v12 vantage s manual pictures, news. Aston martin vantage gt8 gt8 2dr sportshift ii autocar. Its nice being able to just leave the car in drive but when the mood strikes and it strikes frequently i can move the gear shift to the side and into the sport shift mode and i get to do the shifting. Ra070024 possible clutch fluid leak 20112014 aston martin.
The sixspeed sportshift gearbox a singleclutch automated manual transmission fitted to the standard vantage models and the n420 has been superseded by. Is aston martin vantage v8 s sportshift all wheel drive awd. The close ratio 7 speed close ratio sportshift ii automated manual was at launch, the only transmission option for the vantage s. I bought a 20 vantage v8 in april of this year with 7 speed sportshift ii transmission. If youre driving a newer automatic aston, and youre looking for the extra control provided by a manual gearbox, rikki cann will help. Cobra transmission is designated as an essential business by florida and thus open and shipping product. Bg337k444aa actuator assy service kit cover assy, trans gear selector. Andy palmer more or less confirmed that theres room for a.
The aston martin vantage v8 s sportshift top speed is 304 kmh 189 mph. Sportshift the automated manual transmission from aston. Still have my 2000 jag xj8, which needed a new engine at 44,000 miles, a new transmission and gearbox at 50,101 miles 101 mi past the warranty. 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. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2010 aston martin vantage 2 door roadster sportshift. Aston martin v8 vantage sportshift controls duration. Sport shift i vs sport shift ii page 1 aston martin. Aston martin lagonda ltd v8 vantage product safety australia. What is the top speed of a aston martin vantage v8 s sportshift. While it remains a singleclutch automated manual transmission rumor has it a dualclutch unit wont fit, sportshift ii is 52 pounds lighter than. Aston martin will still offer its sportshift iii automatic transmission, but if you want to really live it up, youll have to grab one of the 100 manualequipped examples coming to north america. I can take it right to the read line or more before shifting. Martin brundle races the infamous nordschleife with his son.
Please expect some delays in shipping due to the coronavirus covid19. Resurrected beast classic 1968 dodge 440 dyno tested duration. Aston martin v8 vantage engine clutch kit 6 or 7speed. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2010 aston martin v8 vantage. Is the sportshift feature in an automatic worth it. The sportshift transmission is an abomination against humanity. I like it much better than the clunky, unpredictable regular transmission mode.
Theyre are also some other differences which reflect the. Mr david barraclough 30072018, owner of an aston martin db11 coupe v8. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of aston martin v8 vantage roadster sportshift in 20, the model with 2door roadster body and v8 4735 cm3 288. Eightspeed transmission for 2015 aston martin vanquish. The aston martin vantage range improvements to v8 vantage further enhance dynamics, style and value sevenspeed sportshiftii transmission replaces sixspeed sportshiftunit chassis and braking upgrades deliver greater feel, response and control motorsportderived aerodynamic package sharpens v8 vantages awardwinning. Aston martin is moving towards eightspeed transmissions and new fuel management to reduce fuel consumption. No, the aston martin vantage v8 s sportshift is not all wheel drive awd. Just as an fyi, these transmissions arent traditional automatic. Sportshift adds electrohydraulic control to the existing vantage 6speed manual gearbox to offer improved shift times and replaces the conventional manual gear lever with push button controls on the centre console to select auto drive, reverse or neutral. Search from 5 aston martin v8 vantage cars for sale, including a used 2010 aston martin v8 vantage, a used 2010 aston martin v8 vantage coupe, and a used 2010 aston martin v8 vantage roadster. I know way too much about this, for better or worse. Aston martin will now offer a new automated manual transmission option for the v8 vantage sportshift. Hi jay, key difference is ss1 6 gears, ss2 7 gears. As you can tell from the newest set of spy photos, zfs 8speed automatic transmission is also featured.
Aston martin v8 vantage gearbox and transmission parts scuderia car parts quickly find your part from our catalogue of hundreds of thousands of parts using our comprehensive part finder. Sportshift adds electrohydraulic control to the existing vantage 6. What are the most common problems experienced by aston. New sportshift transmission for aston martin v8 vantage. If youre talking about the sequential sportshift, the answer is no. It is an abomination of engineering in one of the loveliest cars ever designed or built. Aston martin has previously used the vantage name on highperformance variants of their existing gt models, notably on the viragebased car of the 1990s. A manual gearbox for the aston martin vantage is still a year or more away from joining the options list on the british sports car. For the 2012 model year, aston martin replaced the 6speed sportshift with the 7speed sportshift ii first utilised in the v8 vantage s.
Aston martin v8 vantage sportshift 25 june 2011 autocar. 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 v8 vantage sportshift 2016 my duration. We are closely monitoring all updates and taking precautions. Aston martin vantage recalled globally for gearbox software fault. I have had my vantage s now for 2 weeks and really enjoying it, what a great. Jaguar ftype v8s v aston v8 vantage roadster v 911s convertible. The aston martin vantage is a series of handbuilt sports cars from the british automotive manufacturer aston martin.
Aston martin v8 vantage transaxle, sportshift ii parts. Utilising the same 6speed gearbox, the new setup will offer precision gearshifts in less than 200 ms. New sportshift transmission for aston martin v8 vantage 28 september 2006. Aston martin revealed august 5 details of enhancements to two of the brands most. Aston has designed some creep into the transmission in a bid to make the vantage easier to manoeuvre at low speeds. Aston martin v8 vantage gearbox and transmission parts.
The v8 vantage s is the longest serving model in the 2017 aston martin range, due to be replaced by a band new model, powered by an amg built v8 engine towards the end of 2017. Aston martin will recall 1,658 examples of the vantage globally. Aston martin is making an unexpected change here, going from manual gearbox only for the v12 vantage to sportshift only for the v12 vantage s. We analyse hundreds of thousands of used cars daily. Unfortunately, the sportshift transmission is known for premature failure. Whether youre a current or prospective aston martin owner, we have a range of services and information relevant to your car and ownership experience. Aston martins sportshift transmission has undergone a series of specific changes to broaden the capabilities of the gearbox to offer customers enhanced.
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