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New Aston Martin Virage no mirage

At the other end of Aston Martin’s price range is the new V12-powered Virage. Expected to cost around 225,000forthecoupeversion—second−highestinpriceonlytothe225,000 for the coupe version — second-highest in price only to the 225,000forthecoupeversion—second−highestinpriceonlytothe309,530 DBS — the newest Aston Martin in every way slots in between the base DB9 and the top-of-the-line DBS.

Published Mar 10, 2011 • Last updated Nov 12, 2020 • 1 minute read

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Aston Martin Virage.

Aston Martin Virage.

At the other end of Aston Martin’s price range is the new V12-powered Virage. Expected to cost around 225,000forthecoupeversion—second−highestinpriceonlytothe225,000 for the coupe version — second-highest in price only to the 225,000forthecoupeversion—second−highestinpriceonlytothe309,530 DBS — the newest Aston Martin in every way slots in between the base DB9 and the top-of-the-line DBS.

For instance, the Virage’s V12 peaks at 490 horsepower, splitting the 470 hp and 510 hp available from Aston’s other 6.0-litre 2+2s. Ditto the suspension package in terms of stiffness and the body, which sports more aggressive fender flares than the DB9 but is not quite as dramatic as the overtly sporty DBS.

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However, being the middle child does not mean middling performance. Aston promises superior road holding for the base car thanks to a second-generation Adaptive Damping System suspension that more succinctly delineates its Normal and Sport settings.

Like the other DB models, the 2+2 Virage sits on a long-wheelbase version of Aston’s VH platform and features a ZF-produced six-speed Touchtronic II automatic transmission mounted in a rear transaxle. Like the more expensive DBS, the Virage also comes standard with high-performance Carbon Ceramic Matric brakes mated to powerful six-piston Brembo front calipers, promising powerful, fade-free performance.

Inside, Aston promises that every Virage undergoes 70 hours of handcrafted stitching, moulding and carving to created the hedonistic cabin (seven separate hides are needed for the interior leather alone) expected from a top-range Aston.

Both seats and doors feature a hand-stitched leather pinstripe that matches the exterior’s chosen paint colour. As well, a new Garmin satellite navigation system displays high-tech graphics via a 6.5-inch pop-up screen.

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