Aston Martin officially introduces today the open-top variant of the V12 Vantage, namely the Roadster model.
From the beginning we tell you that there aren’t major modifications compared to the Coupe, the same 6.0-liter V12 unit being offered under the hood.
![Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/07/Aston-Martin-V12-Vantage-Roadster-11.jpg)
The V12 engine is capable to offer 510 horsepower and 570Nm of torque being coupled to a six-speed manual transmission.
The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is possible in 4,5 seconds while the top speed is rated at 305 km/h.
![Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/07/Aston-Martin-V12-Vantage-Roadster-12.jpg)
The V12 Vantage Roadster comes with a revised chassis, new damper valves, 19-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires and also new front air intake and boot lid.
![Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/07/Aston-Martin-V12-Vantage-Roadster-13.jpg)
“Inside, there are other distinguishing features that make the new car stand out from its illustrious siblings in the sought-after Aston Martin V8 Vantage and V12 Vantage line-up,” says Aston Martin.
![Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/07/Aston-Martin-V12-Vantage-Roadster-14.jpg)
The new V12 Vantage Roadster will be priced at £150,000 in the UK.
![Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/07/Aston-Martin-V12-Vantage-Roadster-15.jpg)