Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Overview
Produced: 1993-0
Types: Coupe,2 doors, 2+2 seats

Despite only just surviving the disastrous Virage period and the recession of the early 1990's Aston Martin came bouncing back in 1993 with an all new V8 model, the V8 Vantage. The new Vantage used a modified Virage body and featured aggressive styling coupled with massive 18inch OZ wheels and Goodyear tyres.

Underneath the V8 Vantage bonnet sat a mighty 5.3 litre V8 engine complete with twin Eaton superchargers which developed a staggering 550bhp (the standard Virage had 350bhp!) As standard the Vantage came with a 6 speed manual gearbox, although the Works Service division offered an automatic conversion as an option.

In 1998 a V600 version was announced for those customers looking for the ultimate performance upgrade. In 1999 a special limited edition of 40 cars were produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Aston win at Le Mans in 1959.

These special V8 Le Mans Vantage's were built at Newport Pagnell during 1999/2000 and were the last of a breed that had lasted some 30 years. In addition a further 9 cars were built as special "short wheelbase Vantage Volantes" for discerning customers who wanted the ultimate V8 Aston.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
5340ccV8 Aston Martin V8100mm x 85mm
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
185 mph5.1 s13 mpg550 bhp
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
578 1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante ‘X Pack’ Convertible Bonhams 11 Jul 2008 Not sold
314 1996 Aston Martin Vantage Coupé Bonhams 17 May 2008 £45000.00 £51000.00
217 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante Delivery Mileage Ex Jamie Oliver Coys 12 Jan 2008 Not sold
361 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato Volante Coys 5 Dec 2007 Not sold
350 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster - Delivery Mileage Coys 5 Dec 2007 Not sold
607 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coup� Bonhams 3 Dec 2007 £34000.00 £38900.00
155 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Coys 9 Sep 2007 £113513.00 -
204 The ex-Earls Court Motor Show,1996 Aston Martin Vantage Coupé SCFDAM2545BR70110 Bonhams 12 May 2007 £70000.00 £78500.00
225 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante Convertible Bonhams 12 May 2007 £40000.00 £45500.00
631 1988 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante Bonhams 4 Dec 2006 Not sold
019 1995 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE SUPERCHARGED H&H Sales Limited 18 Oct 2006 Not sold
036 1998 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE H&H Sales Limited 26 Jul 2006 £62000.00 -
131 1998 Aston Martin Vantage Coupé Bonhams 13 May 2006 Not sold
234 1995 Aston Martin Vantage Coys 30 Apr 2006 Not sold
463 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato Coys 1 Dec 2005 £65000.00 -
115 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante Bonhams 16 Sep 2005 £36000.00 £36000.00
136 1994 Aston Martin Vantage Coupé Bonhams 4 Jun 2005 £69000.00 £77400.00
275 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 6.3-Litre Saloon Bonhams 16 May 2005 €125000.00 €142500.00
296 1996 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe Bonhams 16 May 2005 €70000.00 €80500.00
216 Aston Martin Vantage Coupé Bonhams 8 May 2004 Not sold
Books
Magazine Articles
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Article Clash of the speed kings
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Publication Classic Cars June 2009
Clash of the speed kings- Two supercars stunned the Seventies with their performance and usability.  Today, running head-to-head on price, it's a tough choice:  Aston Martin or Porsche?
Article Me and my Classic - Aston Martin V8 Vantage
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Publication Classic Cars March 2004
Me and my Classic - Aston Martin V8 Vantage.  As a child he donated his pocket money to help save Aston Martin.  Now he owns this stunning V8 Vantage.  Find out if the reality lived up to his dream.
Article V Max
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Publication Classic Cars July 2003
V Max - Aston Martin Vantage V600 - The 550bhp Aston Martin Vantage not fast enough for you sir? No problem, you need the most powerful car in the world, the 600bhp Vantage V600.  If that doesn't hit the spot, seek medical attention.
Article Buyer's Guide - Aston-Martin V8
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 2 November 2011
Buyer's Guide - Aston-Martin V8 - It can trace its roots back to the '60s DBS, but the '80s V* - and the Vantage in particular - is widely regarded as the UK's first-ever supercar.  MIKE LE CAPLAIN assesses its classic potential.
Article Buying guide - Aston Martin V8 (1972-1989) £15,000-150,000
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Publication Octane January 2010
Buying guide - Aston Martin V8 (1972-1989) £15,000-150,000 - Astonishing power and performance, and still much cheaper than earlier Astons.
Article First Drives - Number of the beast
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Publication Car May 2008
First Drives - Number of the beast- Aston Martin has treated the limited-edition Vantage N400 to uprated suspension and an extra 20bhp.  They should be standard, says Nick Trott.
Article Hardcore
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Publication Car May 2008
Hardcore- It's 100kg lighter than a standard Aston Martin Vantage, with a V12 where a V8 normally lurks.  And this is how it feels.
Article Noble savage
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Publication Octane April 2008
Noble savage- Aston Martin's V8 Vantage looks like a brute of a '70s supercar and has long been overshadowed bys its older brethren.  But it has hidden depths, as Robert Coucher is surprised to find out.
Article Drives - The Sound of music
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Publication Top Gear May 2007
Drives - The Sound of music - Aston V8 Vantage Roadster - Yes, The M6 or SL 55 AMG may boast more power, says Peter Grunert but the AM V8 Vantage Roadster makes all the right noises.
Article Freeze frame
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Publication Top Gear April 2007
Freeze frame - Testing the icy-cool Aston Vantage and Jag XKR in the Alps was a job for a man with nerves of steel, sophistication and breeding.  We, however, sent, Tom Ford.  Damn.
Article History repeating
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Publication Classic & Sports Car March 2007
History repeating - Aston Martin tried to recapture the spirit of the DB4GT Zagato for its most exclusive model of the '80s.  Alastair Clements drives a pair of Milanese rarities.
Article In the frame - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
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Publication Car January 2007
In the frame - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster - Muscular yet beautiful, this is the car that cements Aston's twin ambitions: to  be successful and to find itself a new owner.
Article Race with the devil
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Publication Classic & Sports Car October 2006
Race with the devil - Aston's first V8 Vantage rolled out of the factory and on to the podium.  Russ Smith tells its story and tries to tame 'The beast'. Aston V8 Vantage
Article Time laps
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Publication Top Gear November 2005
Time laps - The marriege of the 911 and Boxster has given birth to the dazzling Porsche Cauman S.  Foot down through the forest, we've got seven hours to bask in its magnificence.
Article So has Aston pulled it off?
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Publication Car October 2005
Aston martin 8 Vantage - So has Aston pulled it off? - Everyone loves Astons.  But this is meant to be the one you'll actually buy.  We assembled a panel of fans, pundits and potential owners and asked: does the V8 Vantage do it for you?
Article James Bond is Dead. Long Live Aston Martin.
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Publication Car October 2005
Aston Martin V8 Vantage - James Bond is dead.  Long live Aston Martin - Meet the V8 Vantage.  At last, a worthy adversary for the 911.
Article Aston Martin V8 Vantage
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Publication Top Gear October 2005
Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Jeremy Clarkson is caught in car limbo.  Crippled by a slipped disc, he's under surgeon's orders not to drive for the next six months.  Great new cars have come and gone, but nothing could rouse him from his sickbed.  Until Now...
Article We've Been Expecting You - Aston V8 Vantage
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Publication Car April 2005
Aston Martin V8 Vantage - We’ve Been Expecting You - Aston V8 Vantage - It’s got to be great: the full inside story of the V8 Vantage, Aston Martin’s first Porsche 911 rival.
Article This Year's Hottest New Car - Aston Martin AMV8
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Publication Top Gear April 2005
This Year’s Hottest New Car - Aston Martin AMV8 - Presenting Top Gear’s ultimate guide to 2005’s most anticipated new car, the £75k Aston Martin V8 Vantage.  You want it already, don’t you?
Article Inside Job - V8 Vantage Laid Bare
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Publication Top Gear April 2005
Inside Job - V8 Vantage Laid Bare - Made of aluminium and held together with glue, 21st century Astons are hip to new technology.  But the new AMV8 is just plain hip, says Bibi Van Der Zee.
Article Look out 911! - Aston V8 Vantage
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Publication Car February 2003
Look out 911! - Aston V8 Vantage - What's that sound? It's Carrera owners rushing for their cheque books to order Aston's new baby.
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