The Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster was the open top variant of the V12 Vantage. Introduced for the 2013 model year, the V12 Vantage Roadster is one of the rarer modern offerings from Aston, with just 101 examples built. The V12 Vantage Roadster was only available in select markets such as the UK (Not available in North America, Middle East, or China). These high performance open top cars were powered by a 5.9L V12 engine that generated 510hp and 420 lb ft of torque that was sent to the rear wheels via a 6 speed manual transmission. Although based on the V12 Vantage Coupe, the Roadster featured a range of cosmetic changes that included a more prominent use of carbon fiber as well as a limited edition numbered plaque. The Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster was only offered for the 2013 model year before being replaced by the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster.