I like it... Some more technical differences...

Oct 16, 2018,11:23 AM
 

The interior alcantara has a special design reserved exclusively for the N430 model and GT Model (USA models are called "GT" models)

The steering rack has a faster ratio than normal Vantage models.  Faster than even the V12 Vantage S. 

Brake tuning on the Vantage models 2015 and after had a better pedal feel.  Problem is that the rear brakes are actively a part of the electronic stability program and you really wear out the rear brakes because they're activated often when you turn in city streets (the computer makes the brakes act like a differential).  The car basically brakes the inner rear tire during turning. 

Sounds great.  Looks great. 

Double wishbone suspension.  The 2015 and later model suspension is the best out of any Vantage I've driven. 

Aluminum space frame. 

Great car.  I even like the color! 


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Aston Martin AM V8 N 430 pictures.

 
 By: amanico : October 3rd, 2018-00:51
I think the AM V8 is one of my favourite Aston Martin, I mean, in the modern production, because this is a different story if we discuss vintage... Here is the N 430 version, I found and discovered on the official Aston website. From what I understood, th...  

Like it ....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 3rd, 2018-01:57
it’s an Aston Martin... Everyone likes an Aston ! I have driven this model and it is great to drive.

Agreed 👍 [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 3rd, 2018-06:21

Not just reliability- it’s parts pricing that makes you faint!

 
 By: cazalea : October 17th, 2018-08:14
The (un)reliability times prices = heartburn & eventually the poorhouse... ...  

;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 3rd, 2018-06:59

I miss my AM Vantage

 
 By: sham1 : October 3rd, 2018-03:35
I prefer it to the current car for the simple reason that the previous car was smaller and therefore more maneuverable than the current car which is a better car all around. So size matters for me, not only for watches but also for cars!!

It’s not the size...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 3rd, 2018-06:23
It’s what you do with it that matters

True that. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 3rd, 2018-06:25

Does size ...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 3rd, 2018-06:22
Matter for anything else ?

Hopefully ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 3rd, 2018-06:28

Definitely ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 3rd, 2018-06:37

Sized just perfectly for LMP

 
 By: Gelato Monster : October 3rd, 2018-15:16
Superlative endurance of class leading power and torque, thus gives you flexibility to make multiple pitsop as you wish. Even quick pitsop and far in between.

This give you

 
 By: Gelato Monster : October 3rd, 2018-16:31
control to play nice and dominant at any time.

Good point:) [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 4th, 2018-00:43

Wise words [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : October 17th, 2018-00:56

You were one of the two possible purists

 
 By: sham1 : October 3rd, 2018-09:38
who I would have placed a bet to ask this question!! The other is my quick witted buddy, Padj!!!

They make this forum

 
 By: sham1 : October 3rd, 2018-09:45
so much more enjoyable!!

+1! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 3rd, 2018-10:12

? [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : October 16th, 2018-15:34

He he... Same here! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 3rd, 2018-07:00

Better design than the....

 
 By: InHavenPro : October 3rd, 2018-09:08
new one which looks good in its own way. Thank you for the photos! Cheers, Filip

I like it... Some more technical differences...

 
 By: patrick_y : October 16th, 2018-11:23
The interior alcantara has a special design reserved exclusively for the N430 model and GT Model (USA models are called "GT" models) The steering rack has a faster ratio than normal Vantage models. Faster than even the V12 Vantage S. Brake tuning on the V... 

I had a V12 Vantage S as a company car...

 
 By: patrick_y : October 16th, 2018-14:05
Put on thousands of kilometers on that company car so I definitely drove it adequately (although I admittedly drove it very conservatively as it was a company car). The V12 was much more powerful, the V12 sounded better than the V8 but honestly the V8 did... 

If I had to buy an Aston Martin right now...

 
 By: patrick_y : October 16th, 2018-14:08
If I were forced to buy an Aston Martin right now; I would choose a N430 model (known as the GT model in USA) in the exact color combination as above. I'd probably pass on the V12 version because the handling on the V12 is not as good as the N430 model. B... 

Stop tempting me! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 16th, 2018-15:17

LOL

 
 By: Gelato Monster : October 17th, 2018-02:18
hmm simple classic beauty with nice handling

You'd have to give it to me. [nt]

 
 By: TheMadDruid : October 16th, 2018-15:35

Ok, ok... ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 16th, 2018-23:21

You will?!?!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : October 17th, 2018-05:15
THANK YOU!

Pleasure ! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 17th, 2018-07:28

I love it! Great photos!

 
 By: Raffy David : October 26th, 2018-08:40
I have had my Skyfall Silver N430 since 2016. It came with a manual transmission and that makes it even more endearing. Such a joy to drive. Only things I have done to the car so far are wheels, KW Variant 3 suspension and Porterfield brake pads. ...