Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005)
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage Aston Martin V12 Vantage |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda Limited |
| Production | 2005–present |
| Assembly | Gaydon, Warwickshire, England |
| Designer | Henrik Fisker |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door roadster |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | VH Platform |
| Related |
Aston Martin DB9 Aston Martin V12 Zagato Aston Martin DB10 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.3 L AJ V8 4.7 L AJ V8 5.9 L AM28 V12 |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual 6-speed Sportshift semi-automatic 7-speed automated manual 7-speed manual (2017 V12 Vantage S) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2006–07 & 2010 – present: 102.4 in (2,601 mm) 2008–2010: 102.5 in (2,604 mm) |
| Length | 172.5 in (4,382 mm) 2011 – present V12: 172.6 in (4,384 mm) |
| Width | 73.5 in (1,867 mm) 2011 – present V12: 73.4 in (1,864 mm) |
| Height | 2006–07: 49.4 in (1,255 mm) Roadster: 2006–07: 50.0 in (1,270 mm) 2008–2010: 49.5 in (1,257 mm) 2011 – present V8: 49.6 in (1,260 mm) 2011 – present V8: 49.2 in (1,250 mm) |
| Kerb weight |
1,548 kg (3,413 lb) 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) (V12 Vantage) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin Vantage |
1,548 kg (3,413 lb)
1,695 kg (3,737 lb) (V12 Vantage)
The Aston Martin Vantage is series of hand-built sports cars from the British manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston Martin has previously used the "Vantage" name on high-performance variants of their existing GT models, notably on the Virage-based car of the 1990s. The modern car, in contrast, is the leanest and most agile car in Aston's lineup. As such, it is intended as a more focused model to reach out to potential buyers of cars such as the Porsche 911 as well as the exotic sports and GT cars with which Aston Martins traditionally compete.
Following the unveiling of the AMV8 Vantage concept car in 2003 at the North American International Auto Show, the production V8 Vantage was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 for the 2006 model year. The two seat, two -door coupé had a bonded aluminium structure for strength and lightness. The 172.5 inch (4.38 m) long coupé featured a hatchback-style tailgate for practicality, with a large luggage shelf behind the seats. In addition to the coupé, a convertible, known as the V8 Vantage Roadster, is available.
The V8 Vantage was initially powered by a 4.3 L (4300 cc) quad-cam 32-valve V8 which produced 380 hp (280 kW) at 7,300 rpm and 302 lb·ft (409 N·m) at 5,000 rpm. However, models produced after 2008 had a 4.7-litre 420 hp (313 kW) V8. Though based loosely on Jaguar's AJ-V8 engine architecture, this engine was unique to Aston Martin and featured race-style dry-sump lubrication, which enabled it to be mounted low in the chassis for an improved center of gravity. The cylinder block and heads, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, camshafts, inlet and exhaust manifolds, lubrication system, and engine management were all Aston Martin designs and the V8 engine was assembled by hand at the AM facility in Cologne, Germany, which also built the V12 engine for the DB9 and Vanquish.
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