Perhaps the biggest change from the regular V12 Vantage was the adoption of a new 7 - speed Sportshift III gearbox fitted as standard with near -
seamless gearchanges at high engine speeds.
With smooth and
seamless gearchanges, there's no perceptible impediment to progress either as you make your way through the gears on more open stretches of road.
Not exact matches
Although it's very smooth, and provides swift
gearchanges and
seamless acceleration, it hampers efficiency and adds # 1,000 to the price.
Manual shifts can be made using steering - wheel mounted paddles, and
gearchanges are smooth and
seamless.