Suspension and Steering Differences in Regular V8 Vantage - Pistonheads.com
I am looking at a regular V8 Vantage years 2010+. Not the S or the V12 but the regular V8 Vantage in a 6 speed manual. I am trying to understand what is the difference in the suspension and steering on the 2012. 25 + vs the pre 2012. 25 models. I read that made the steering ratio better in the 2012. 25 + models, causing the steering to be more responsive, but also heavier. I test drove a 2011 model today and it didn't feel loose to me. It was responsive but I am not sure about the 2012. 25 model. People swear that the 2012. 25 steering is SO MUCH better than the older ones, but for normal driving, is it worth the extra money to get the newer models. I am not sure what happened in 2011-2012. The window stickers I have seen does not say "sport package" or "sport suspension" so did they get rid of the sport suspension in the 2011-2012 models. Can someone confirm that starting in 2012. 25+ all the V8 Vantage got the sport suspension as standard and thus regular suspension was no longer offered. I'd like to hear people's opinions on comfort vs sport suspension. But it seems like all the ones I am looking at doesn't specify "sport suspension" or "regular suspension". Steering - in essence the more direct steering makes you feel more connected with the car as turn-in is sharper and direction changes are quicker. Source: www.pistonheads.com
