BRUSSELS, Belgium (Sept. 20) — Ford Motor Co.'s Aston Martin division has chosen the Z-rated Bridgestone Potenza RE050A to outfit its new V8 Vantage, according to Bridgestone Corp.'s European subsidiary.
The tires will be available in 18- and 19-inch fitments for the vehicle: 235/45ZR18 for the front and 275/40ZR18 for the rear for 18-inch aluminum wheels and 235/40ZR19 for the front and 275/35ZR19 for the rear on 19-inch wheels.
The V8 Vantage is a two-door coupe powered by a 385-hp, 32-valve, 4.3-liter V8, capable of pushing the car from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds.