Gaydon, England  - British sports car maker Aston Martin will unveil its V12 Vantage car at the Geneva Motor Show in a limited run of 1,000 units after preview concept designs of the super car at several previous shows.

Based on the V8 Vantage, the sporty credentials of the V12 are underlined by larger air-intakes on the front skirts, and a rear spoiler lip for better road holding at high speed. The six-litre engine produces 510 horsepower with a top speed of over 300 kilometres. Acceleration is from zero to 100 km/h is 4.2 seconds.