ASTON MARTIN has unveiled a new motorsport-inspired special edition - the V8 Vantage N420.

The £96,995 supercar is based on the standard 4.7-litre, 420bhp, 180mph V8 Vantage and is available as a coupe or roadster and with a six-speed manual or optional Sportshift automated manual transmission.

A generous standard spec and some unique options ensure the special edition Vantage is both exclusive and distinctive, while also offering a 27kg weight saving - achieved through the use of carbon fibre - over the standard V8 Vantage.   

On the outside, wider sills combine with a carbon fibre splitter, side strakes and diffuser, while bold 10-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels complete with gloss black finish, black mesh vents and ‘Graphitic' tailpipe finishers complete the look.

Inside the Vantage N420 has graphite instruments, leather or Alcantara steering wheel, special N420 sill plaques and lightweight carbon fibre seats, complete with ‘Race Track' stitching as in the V12 Vantage. Bluetooth, cruise control and Park Distance Control are also standard.

And the normally optional Sports Pack is also included, giving the car revised springs, dampers and anti-roll bars for even more responsive handling along with a new sports exhaust system.

A further feature is a new range of optional Aston Martin ‘Race Collection' paint schemes that celebrate the marque's racing heritage with ‘Rose' yellow, ‘Kermit' green and ‘Elwood' blue all featuringas well as the black and white ‘Asia Cup' livery.

Production begins this month with deliveries commencing in August.