If you’re eyeing up a new Aston Martin Vantage and would usually forego the wind-in-your-hair option for the lighter weight and extra rigidity of a fixed roof, then it may be time to take a closer look at the new Vantage Roadster version. The Roadster weighs only 132 pounds more than the Coupe because of the structural enhancements required to keep it as stiff as the Coupe. And, the chassis needs to keep its integrity as the new Vantage might be a svelte-looking piece of automotive jewelry, but it’s also an absolute beast of a sports car.
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