The China-market Dragon 88 Virage retains its model-specific body with gold badges and dedicated interior detailing. Confirm the 2011–2012 build specification, inspect carbon-ceramic discs and review completion of applicable pedal, seat-heater and transmission campaigns.
Engines and variants
Engines: 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12.
Key variants: Coupé.
Ownership mood Exact factory version matters
DIY ceiling Handbook owner checks; specialist servicing
Model family: Aston Martin Virage (2011-2012).
Best use cases
- Road touring and collection use with model-specific support
Strengths
- The China-market Dragon 88 Virage retains its model-specific body with gold badges and dedicated interior detailing.
- Coupé body with 5.9-litre naturally aspirated v12
What to watch
- Confirm the 2011–2012 build specification, inspect carbon-ceramic discs and review completion of applicable pedal, seat-heater and transmission campaigns.
- Confirm the vehicle’s factory build record, market and current VIN campaign status; catalogue years alone do not establish applicability.
Sources and research
Manufacturer specifications and specialist model histories are cited individually. They establish identity, not fault frequency, maintenance intervals or the condition of a particular vehicle. Confirm exact year, market, equipment and VIN with an authorised specialist.
Shared resources from Virage
Parent-model reference. Applicability to this edition has not been verified.
Use the 2011-2012 Virage generation and confirm roof, brake and VIN specifications. The China-market Dragon 88 Virage retains its model-specific body with gold badges and dedicated interior detailing.
Maintenance reference
Aston Martin Virage Maintenance Schedule
Sourced routine service intervals for the models explicitly named in the July 2012 factory maintenance worksheet. Confirm updates, market and individual build applicability with the dealer.
Keep using this edition’s guidance. Check the exact handbook and VIN before applying parent-model intervals.
Known-issue references
- Front-seat heater control campaign
The seat-heater control module can fail so that the front-seat heaters cannot be switched off, creating excessive heat.
Parent coverage: Certain 2012 Virage vehicles within the manufacturer’s July 2006–November 2014 build scope; verify campaign eligibility by VIN.
Bulletin references
- RA-01-0019: Seat Heaters may Overheat
Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
Verified source; edition applicability unverified.
VIN restriction: Confirm the VIN, model variant and applicable procedure with Aston Martin; a catalogue model link does not mean every vehicle is affected
The archived PDF is the manufacturer recall report published by NHTSA, not the factory workshop procedure. Recall applicability and the remedy summary are confirmed by that report and the official campaign record.
The original source PDF is preserved unchanged. Catalogue years identify model generations, not a confirmed affected-year or VIN range.
Applicability review (2026-10-07): The manufacturer report includes Virage and identifies front-seat-heater wiring/control on vehicles manufactured July 2006–November 2014. Individual VIN and campaign eligibility remain required.
Frequently asked questions
Which version does this guide cover?
Aston Martin Virage Dragon 88, 2012, Coupé. The China-market Dragon 88 Virage retains its model-specific body with gold badges and dedicated interior detailing.
Can I use the model family’s workshop procedures?
Only when the procedure expressly covers this exact vehicle, year and equipment. A parent-page link is not confirmation of mechanical or campaign applicability.
