Ferrari or Aston Martin__a Tie ? : New ferrari coupe new car 2008

Ferrari or Aston Martin__a Tie ?
by Frank Collins
Ferrari will display the new F430 GT California at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show made to compete against the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. A feature is the folding roof in the 2+2 convertible coupe.Although Ferrari is known for its timeless designs, the engines get equal press attention. The F430 GT will feature the same motor as the F430 and an updated chassis to accommodate the roof and rigidity when the roof is down. Pininfarina will design this Ferrari and features the most up to date release of the F430 aluminum spaceframe.The F430 GT California will sport underneath the hood a 4.3 liter V8 direct injection engine with an output of 450 hp. It will feature the same F1 "Superfast" sequential-shift gearbox as in the F430 Scuderia. As an option, the manual gearbox will be offered upon request.The F1 Superfast will reduce gear change times to just 60 milliseconds. Additional features include the same Scuderia traction control which will combine the E-Diff electronic differential and the F1-Trac traction and stability control into a integrated system. Experts see the F430 GT California to do the 0 to 60 mph jaunt in less than four seconds and have a top speed of 195 mph. All this for just around $200,000 USD.The Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster is considered a pure sports car, a car that heightens the senses and provides a dynamically thrilling driving experience’ quoted by an Aston martin spokesman.The Roadster features the proprietary Aston Martin bonded aluminum VH (Vertical Horizontal) architecture �" the backbone to all modern Aston Martins. Combining to this structure, are materials such as lightweight alloys, magnesium and advanced composites used for the body, which contribute even more to the sports car’s low weight and high rigidity.The Vantage Roadster performance compared to the F430 GT still delivers exceptional performance and engineering to ensure that the Roadster is on par with the accomplishments of its Coupe sibling, by doing 0-100km/h (62mph) in 5.0 seconds (0-60mph in 4.9 seconds) and a potential maximum speed of 280km/h (175mph).The V8 Vantage is so sporty that it is being seen in many Hollywood movies recently and most famously used in the latest James Bond film. Aston Martin does bring performance, style and a true sports car driving experience. With either car, how could you go wrong? The Ferrari and Aston Martin both feature exceptional performance, engineering and a style that seems timeless. However, don't be surprised in the future when they inevitably raise the bar again.