My Supercharged AMV8
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I really don't think that's an option. Different engine, different mounting, different software, etc etc...not to mention the fact that the supercharger from the XKR isnt available as a separate kit so you'd have to buy pieces individually from the dealership and try to make something work out of it. Might as well try to use a Mercedes supercharger...it wouldn't work either, and both would be considered aftermarket for an Aston Martin.
Unless you mean buying an XKR instead, and that's a whole different discussion, but for me wasn't a consideration.
Unless you mean buying an XKR instead, and that's a whole different discussion, but for me wasn't a consideration.
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Not my car but I'll answer...that's a different car than the one that was in MLE, but it has the same supercharger kit. Luckily the boost gauge is an option.
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Either way, the list of cars that have less hp and/or more weight and a worse power to weight ratio yet are faster than a stock Vantage is growing every day. And some of them, like the 135i and the Mustang GT, don't seem to make sense.
Despite that, I wouldn't trade my car for anything...except a faster Vantage.
It's definitely possible. Dynos seem to be consistently showing rwhp in the low 300s, so either the driverrain is a little inefficient or the stated hp numbers are a little exaggerated.
Either way, the list of cars that have less hp and/or more weight and a worse power to weight ratio yet are faster than a stock Vantage is growing every day. And some of them, like the 135i and the Mustang GT, don't seem to make sense.
Despite that, I wouldn't trade my car for anything...except a faster Vantage.
Either way, the list of cars that have less hp and/or more weight and a worse power to weight ratio yet are faster than a stock Vantage is growing every day. And some of them, like the 135i and the Mustang GT, don't seem to make sense.
Despite that, I wouldn't trade my car for anything...except a faster Vantage.
