Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Overview
| Produced: |
1993-0 |
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| 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
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
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| 5340cc | V8 | Aston Martin V8 | 100mm x 85mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
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| 185 mph | 5.1 s | 13 mpg | 550 bhp |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855203225 | Aston Martin Gold Portfolio 1985-95 | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
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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? | ||||
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Me and my Classic - Aston Martin V8 Vantage |
72 |
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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. | ||||
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V Max |
90 |
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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. | ||||
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Buyer's Guide - Aston-Martin V8 |
24 |
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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. | ||||
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Buying guide - Aston Martin V8 (1972-1989) £15,000-150,000 |
156 |
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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. | ||||
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First Drives - Number of the beast |
138 |
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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 |
96 |
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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 |
64 |
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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. | ||||
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Drives - The Sound of music |
72 |
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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 |
124 |
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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. | ||||
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History repeating |
138 |
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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. | ||||
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In the frame - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster |
124 |
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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. | ||||
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Race with the devil |
152 |
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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 | ||||
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Time laps |
146 |
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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. | ||||
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So has Aston pulled it off? |
116 |
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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? | ||||
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James Bond is Dead. Long Live Aston Martin. |
106 |
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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. | ||||
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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... | ||||
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We've Been Expecting You - Aston V8 Vantage |
58 |
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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. | ||||
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This Year's Hottest New Car - Aston Martin AMV8 |
101 |
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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? | ||||
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Inside Job - V8 Vantage Laid Bare |
109 |
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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. | ||||
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Look out 911! - Aston V8 Vantage |
72 |
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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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