Aston Martin has teamed up with Bridgestone once again, choosing
Potenza RE050A tyres for its stunning new V8 Vantage, having previously
fitted the ultra-high-performance tyres on the hugely popular DB9.
The stunning car is the most affordable Aston Martin launched to date,
and fuses the marque’s traditional style with everyday usability.
And like all Aston Martins, it offers electrifying performance and
outstanding agility.
Powered by a 4.3 litre engine, the V8 Vantage can accelerate from
0-60mph in under five seconds and boasts a top speed of 175mph.
The car’s impressive performance is not only down to the powerful
engine, but also its unique lightweight, aluminium structure, which
gives it excellent strength and stability.
Perfect 50-50 weight distribution, results in excellent agility,
balance, and handling – which is further enhanced by the Bridgestone
Potenza tyres.
The Potenza RE050A is Bridgestone’s flagship high-performance tyre, and
is the perfect choice for cars that combine style and comfort with
blistering pace and responsive handling capabilities.
“It is very encouraging that Aston Martin has chosen our Potenza tyres
for this stunning new sports car,” said Didier Schneider, Vice
President, Original Equipment. “Like the DB9 before it, the V8
Vantage is a powerful and stylish car that requires its tyres to
provide optimal grip and comfort levels, so the Potenza RE050A is the
perfect choice.”
With an outer pattern featuring large blocks, the tyre provides
superior handling and road holding, while its larger contact area
dramatically improves cornering performance.
As well as offering exceptional cornering, the Potenza RE050A’s pattern
provides rapid water evacuation. Even at high speeds the tyre’s
contact patch remains clear, so there is less chance of hydroplaning
and more grip on the road.
The Potenza RE050A is available in two sizes for the Aston Martin V8
Vantage; 235/45 (front) and 275/40 (rear) for 18 inch lightweight
aluminium wheels, and 235/40 (front) and 275/35 (rear) for 19 inch
wheels.
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