Motorists planning on treating themselves this year by taking out a Car Loan for a new motor may want to check out the latest addition to Aston Martin's line-up.

The manufacturer has announced it will be unveiling the V12 Vantage at the Geneva motor show in March.

Powered by a 6.0-litre V12 engine, the model has a maximum speed of 190 mph and can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds.

Commenting on the car, Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin's chief executive officer, said: "It represents the definitive driving package, providing spectacular performance to ensure a dynamically thrilling and everyday useable driving experience."

The model is due to be built at the manufacturer's headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

A maximum of 500 per year will be produced, with the first deliveries scheduled for the third quarter of this year.

Prices will be confirmed at the Geneva motor show.

Last November, Aston Martin released the 2009 specification Vantage GT4.


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