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Aston Martin V12 Vantage 5.9 MT V12 Vantage Carbon Black Equipment — First Generation

The Aston Martin V12 Vantage 5.9 MT V12 Vantage Carbon Black is the version covered here. What follows looks at ordinary use: seating preferences, familiarity with controls, and phone needs on daily trips.

1 generation · Coupe

2009–2017

5.9 MT

Gasoline · Manual · RWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

305 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

No
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

RWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

89 × 79.5 mm
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

5935 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

6
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

517 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

380 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

10.9
Maximum power rpm
6500 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
570 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
5750 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

4.2 s
Engine power system
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Number of cylinders
12
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

4
Cylinder arrangement
V-shaped
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
98
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

388 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
80 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
24.3 l
Average consumption
16.4 l
Fuel consumption highway
11.7 l

Dimensions & body

Doors number
2
Number of seats
2
Width
1865 mm
Height
1250 mm
Length
4385 mm
Body type
Coupe
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2600 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Coupe
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1575 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
300 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1570 mm
Max weight
2000 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1680 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

110 mm

Identity & configuration

Vehicle class
S
Right-hand drive
No

Additional specifications

Stop
2017-10-31
Start
2009-02-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Ceramic ventilated
Front brakes
Ceramic ventilated
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
2

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP)
Stop
2017-10-31
View
Headlight washer system, Light sensor, Rain sensor
Start
2009-02-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags
Isofix
Isofix for the back row
Comfort
On-board computer, Engine Start Button, Power folding mirrors, Power mirrors, Multifunction steering wheel
Exterior
Metallic
Interior
Sports front seats, Leather steering wheel, Power window
Safety
Tire pressure sensors
Headlights
Xenon / Bi-Xenon
Sound
Audio system Hi-Fi
Diameter
R19 ″
Multimedia
AUX, Bluetooth, Navigation system
Cruise control
Cruise control
Parking assist system
Front parking sensors, Rear parking sensors
Power steering
Power steering
Air conditioner
Single-zone climate control
Seat position memory
Front seats with memory function
Electric heating
Side mirrors
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel height adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anti theft system
Alarm, Keyless central locking, Immobilizer
Seat trim
Genuine leather seats
Power seat adjustment
Front seat adjustment

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

Seating position is a personal matter: some drivers prefer sitting low and close to the wheel, others want a more upright view of the road. Preferences also shift with height, build and journey length.

Safety and Driver Assistance

Knowing where the lights, wipers and hazard switch sit before setting off means less searching once traffic demands attention. A few minutes parked, with the ignition on, is usually enough to place them.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Keeping a phone charged matters on longer drives, since navigation drains a battery quickly. Where a suitable socket or cable is available, charging can continue independently of whether music or calls are being handled.