- V12 performance
- Impressive ride/handling balance
- Effective braking package
- Satisfting exhaust note
- Poor ergonomics
- Gearbox slow to kickdown
- Cheap switchgear
Overview
Released in May 2011, the Aston Martin Virage was available as a coupe or convertible (Volante). Manufactured in Gaydon, England, the rear-wheel drive Virage was powered by a 5.9-litre V12 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed ‘Touchtronic II’ automatic transmission with steering wheel gearshift paddles. Positioned between the DB9 and DBS – and sharing their platforms – the Virage had ‘2+2’ seating, though ‘2+0’ seating with a rear parcel shelf was available as an option.
Hand-built in Köln, Germany, the 5935 cc all-alloy V12 engine had double overhead camshafts (per cylinder bank), four valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 10.9:1 and a stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves. The Virage was 4720 mm long, 1905 mm wide, 1280 mm tall and had a 2740 mm long wheelbase. The Virage had double wishbone front and rear suspension which included Aston Martin’s Adaptive Damping System (ADS). Using yaw, accelerometer, steering wheel, throttle and brake sensors, the ADS could apply the most appropriate damper settings, though the driver could also override the selection.| Body | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe, Volante |
5.9-litre petrol V12 | 6sp auto | 365 kW at 6500 rpm | 570 Nm at 5750 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Virage included dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Brakes
The Virage had Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) brakes as standard, with 398 mm front discs with six piston calipers and 360 mm rear discs with four piston calipers.
Features
Standard features for the Virage included 20-inch alloy wheels, a 700 watt Aston Martin Premium Audio System with a six-disc CD stacker, auxiliary inputs (MP3/USB/iPod), Garmin satellite navigation with 6.5-inch display, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, ten-way power adjustable and heated front seats, leather upholstery, cruise control, bi-xenon headlights, Bluetooth connectivity, front and rear parking sensors, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, front seat memory settings, tyre pressure monitoring, a trip computer, an alarm and immobiliser.
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