Want to know how the new 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage performs ? how about a drag race against the 2008 Porsche GT2 ?. The guys from Autocar will answer these question through their latest review video.
The 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage comes with a DBS-sourced V12 engine that packs 510 hp at 6500 rpm and 420 lb-ft of torque at 5750 rpm with 4.1 seconds needed to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. The 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage top speed is 190 mph.
As for the 2008 Porsche GT2, the Twin-Turbo Flat-6 engine from under its skin is able to develop 530 bhp at 6500 rpm and 505 lb-ft of torque between 2200 and 4500 rpm, with the 0 to 60 mpg sprint covered in 3.6 seconds. Top speed for the 2008 Porsche GT2 is clocked at 204 mph.
Watch the Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs Porsche GT2 video after the jump for drag race results and final impressions. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aston Martin V12 Vantage vs Porsche GT2 video :

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Source: Autocar via YouTube