Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Aston Martin
aka	Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Production	2005 - present
Class	Entry-level Sports car
Body Style	2-door, 2-seat Coupe 2-door, 2-seat Volante (cabriolet)
Length	172 in.
Width	73.5 in.
Height	49.5 in
Wheelbase	102.5 in.
Weight	3595 lbs
Transmission	6 speed Manual, RWD
Engine	4.3 litre (4280 cc) quad-cam 32-valve V8
Power	380 hp @ 7000 rpm 302 lb-ft of torque @ 5000 rpm
Similar	Porsche 911 Maserati GranTurismo
Designer	Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

The modern Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a compact sports car. Aston Martin previously used the "Vantage" name on its highest-performance vehicles, and notably used the "V8 Vantage" name on their supercar of the 1970s and 1980s. The modern car, in contrast, is the lowest line in Aston's 3-model lineup, and is intended as an affordable volume model to compete with the Porsche 911.

The V8 Vantage was first seen at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005. The two seat, two door coupe has a bonded aluminium structure for strength and lightness. The 4.38 m (14.4 ft)-long coupe has a hatchback-style tailgate for practicality, with a large luggage shelf behind the seats. Note that Aston Martin invented the hatchback body style with the 1953 DB2/4.

The V8 Vantage was initially powered by a 4.3 L 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 liter V8 which produced 420 hp (310 kW) and 350 lb·ft (470 N·m) of torque. Though based loosely on Jaguar's AJ-V8 engine architecture, this engine is unique to Aston Martin and features race-style dry-sump lubrication, which enables it to be mounted low to lower the centre of gravity. The engine is assembled by hand at the AM facility in Cologne, Germany, which also builds the V12 for the DB9, DBS and V12 Vantage. The cylinder block, cylinder heads, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, camshafts, inlet and exhaust manifolds, lubrication system and engine management are all unique to the Aston Martin version.

The V8 Vantage can accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. The V8 Vantage is able to keep up with its more powerful relative, the Aston Martin DB9, because of its lighter weight. The engine is front mid-mounted with a rear-mounted transaxle, giving a 49:51 front:rear weight distribution.

The V8 Vantage will cost £79,000 or €104,000 when it goes on sale towards the end of summer 2005. Aston Martin plans to build as many as 4,000 V8 Vantages per year.

See Autopedia's comprehensive Aston Martin V8 Vantage Review.

Recent Changes

• Introduced at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of speed Aston Martin introduced the Vantage GT8. The car is inspired from the vantage gte race car. Only 150 units were built with most featuring a manual 6-speed transmission with a few of the GT8s having dual clutch transmissions. It is also likely the last variantion of the current generation Vantage before the next generation Vantage comes out.
• Aston Martin replaces the N400 with the N420 for 2012. The new car features 420 hp (up 20 hp) as well as 27 kilograms (60 pounds) weight savings. Aston also throws in the otherwise optional Sports Pack to take care of the suspension tweaks.[1][2]

• For 2010, Aston Martin Racing has released another competition-spec V8 Vantage to stave off competition such as the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the Gallardo Superleggera. The new car is dubbed the Vantage GT4. It is based off the 4.7-liter V8 platform, however, it features a recalibrated engine management system tuned for racing, a free flowing exhaust system, racing-hard suspension, uprated brakes and an optional sportshift transmission. It also loses 300 kg (down to 1330 kg / 2932 lb) while gaining all appearances of serious sporting intent via an interior now adorned with high-strength steel rollcage scaffolding, Recaro competition seats and Lifeline Zero 360 fire extinguisher. Prices start at £96,645 ($143,000 U.S. or €114,150) and delivery should commence in January 2009.[3][4]

• Fresh from its sale to Prodrive, Aston Martin' new owners have been quick at work to emphasize performance in their handling of the vaunted marque. For 2007, Aston Martin has released the V8 Vantage N24. Essentially, a road-legal version of the V8 Vantage racecar that's been tearing up Le Mans.

• For the 2007 IAA, Aston Martin unveiled the V8 Vantage N400. The nameplate commemorates Aston Martin racing history at the Nϋrburgring and features vast improvements including an upgrade to the 4.3L V8 engine - now producing 400 hp torque peaking to 420Nm, a sports package of lightweight graphite-finished aluminum wheels, up-rated springs and dampers and a new rear anti-roll bar. The grille now sports a bright finish. Side sill design has also been revised as well as the hood and side strake meshes. In the rear, clear rear lamp lenses now take the place of the standard red units while the interior receives creature comforts such as satnav, Bluetooth and heated seats. [5]

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• RECALL ALERT: On October 6, 2010, the NHTSA issued a recall notice affecting all V8 Vantage, DB9 or DBS produced during the 2007 and 2008 model year (1090 cars in total) due to a cam bolt in the front bottom suspension arm that could crack, allowing the lower control arm to move about in ways that compromise handling and car control. The recall is scheduled to begin on or before October 18, 2010. Dealers will replace the offending bolt free of charge. [6]

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Vantage GT4

Aston Martin Design Director Marek Reichman's personal Vantage GT4 front

Aston Martin Design Director Marek Reichman's personal Vantage GT4 rear

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Criticisms

• "Some switchgear si pure Ford; dynamics aren't quite as sharp or as rewarding as a 911's." Wheels Magazine

Variants

• V8 Vantage Coupé
• V8 Vantage Roadster
• V8 Vantage S Coupé
• V8 Vantage S Roadster
• V8 Vantage N400 Coupé
• V8 Vantage N400 Roadster
• V8 Vantage N420 Coupé
• V8 Vantage N420 Roadster
• V8 Vantage N430 Coupé (Europe only)
• V8 Vantage N430 Roadster (Europe only)
• V8 Vantage GT Coupé (USA and Australia only)
• V8 Vantage GT Roadster (USA and Australia only)
• V12 Vantage Coupé
• V12 Vantage Roadster (Europe only)
• V12 Vantage S Coupé
• V12 Vantage S Roadster
• Vantage GT12 Coupé
• Vantage GT12 Roadster
• Vantage GT8
• Vantage GTS Coupé (USA only)
• Vantage GTS Roadster (USA only)
• Vantage AMR
• Vantage AMR Pro
• Vantage V600

Roadster

At the 2006 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, Aston Martin officially unveiled the V8 Vantage Roadster. With a kerb weight of 1,710 kg (3,770 lb) the Roadster is 80 kg (176 lb) heavier than the coupé, but Aston Martin claimed both cars would have identical performance.[18] To compensate for the loss of the roof a new, super-stiff cross-member was added to the frame. The soft top could be raised or lowered electronically in 18 seconds and could be operated at speeds up to 30 mph (48 km/h). It had the same 4.3-litre V8 from the coupé version producing 380 bhp (283 kW; 385 PS) at 7,000 rpm and 302 lb⋅ft (409 N⋅m) of torque at 5,000 rpm along with having a maximum speed of 175 mph (282 km/h). It would accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.9 seconds.[19] The 2009 Vantage Roadster features swan wing doors, a leather and alcantara interior and a zinc alloy centre console and a crystal-capped key fob. It also featured the updated 4.7-litre V8 which produces 420 bhp (313 kW; 426 PS) and 470 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) of torque, and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.7 seconds before reaching a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).[20] When fitted with the Sportshift transmission, the Vantage Roadster accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.9 seconds, and has a kerb weight of 1,750 kg (3,858 lb).

N400 (2007)

To commemorate the company's racing successes at the Nürburgring, Aston Martin released the limited edition N400 at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The N400s 4.3-litre V8 was tuned to produce 400 bhp (298 kW; 406 PS) hence the name, and the car also featured a sports pack which included lightweight graphite-finished wheels, uprated springs and dampers and a new rear anti-roll bar. The N400 was available in three special paint colours; Bergwerk Black, Lightning Silver and Karussell Orange. Each N400 came with perforated leather trim, including a map of the Nürburgring stitched on the center armrest, and a numbered plaque.

Aston Martin tested the car at the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit where it was able to complete a lap in under eight minutes.[24] The N400 package was available as either a coupé or Roadster with a total of 480 examples (240 coupes, 240 Roadsters) being built, in note of the fact that there are 480 seconds in 8 minutes.

N420 (2010)

The N420 became the successor to the special edition N400 of 2007, based upon the standard 4.7-litre V8 Vantage and available either a coupé or roadster and with either the 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed Sportshift transmission. The motorsport-inspired V8 Vantage N420 came with the Sports Pack suspension as standard, a new sports exhaust system, and many carbon-fibre components which resulted in a 27 kg (60 lb) weight saving over the standard car. In addition, the N420 has distinctive Aston Martin 'Race Collection' paint schemes available as an option although any other colour could be specified. Along with that, the N420 has the extended N400 sills, a carbon-fibre front splitter, side strakes, and diffuser along with 10-spoke diamond turned alloy wheels with gloss black finish, black mesh vents, and 'Graphitic' tailpipe finishers. The N420 was available as either a coupé or Roadster.

V8 Vantage S (2011)

On 25 January 2011,[30] Aston Martin unveiled the V8 Vantage S, a more potent version of the V8 Vantage available in both coupé and Roadster body styles and designed to create a more sporty experience than the standard V8 Vantage. The engine is the same 4.7-litre AJ37 V8 found in the base Vantage. The 4.7-litre V8 engine has been modified to deliver a peak power of 430 bhp (321 kW; 436 PS) at 7,300 rpm and torque of 490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm representing an increase of 10 bhp and 20 Nm respectively. The modifications allowed for improved acceleration time of 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 189 mph (304 km/h) for both the coupé and Roadster.[31][32] Bushings, springs, and dampers were stiffened for the S model and the steering rack is quicker than in the base model.[33] The aerodynamic enhancements include a deeper front bumper with carbon fibre splitter, larger side sills, a carbon fibre diffuser and a larger tailgate lip designed to sharpen the handling on the road. Additional visual differences include new wheels.

A major difference in the Vantage S is the inclusion of the Sportshift II transmission, a 7-speed automated manual gearbox, as standard. The Sportshift II is 24 kg (53 lb) lighter than the 6-speed Sportshift fitted on the standard Vantage. This contributes, along with other weight-saving parts, to a total vehicle kerb weight of 1,610 kg (3,549 lb).

Later in 2013, a special model was unveiled named the SP10 as a celebration of Aston Martin's success in the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race. Available as both in coupé and roadster body style, the SP10 features the same 4.7-litre V8 engine developing 430 bhp (321 kW; 436 PS) and 490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft) of torque. The car remains almost identical to the V8 Vantage S but includes a 6-speed manual transmission as standard with the Sportshift II transmission available as an option. Other bespoke features included a special Ceramic Grey body colour with the soft top of the roadster in Titan Grey, 19-inch cast aluminium wheels with V-shaped spokes finished in high gloss black colour with black brake callipers, a front splitter and rear diffuser made from carbon fibre and clear tail lamps.

N430 (2015)

The N430 version of the V8 Vantage was announced just a few weeks ahead of the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, following on from the previous and desirable N400 and N420 editions. This new model is mechanically based on the standard V8 Vantage but with the addition of the 'S' 430 bhp V8 engine, 'S' suspension and some unique styling features, together with either the regular 6-speed manual or the Prodrive developed 7-speed Sportshift II transmission with paddle shift. The N430 was available in both coupé and Roadster body styles.[

GT (2015)

Announced on the eve of the New York Auto Show in April 2014, the V8 Vantage GT is what is in effect, the US version of the Vantage N430. This new North American and Australian-only model is mechanically based on the standard V8 Vantage but with the addition of the 'S' 430 bhp engine, 'S' suspension and some unique styling features, together with either the regular 6-speed manual or the Prodrive developed 7-speed Sportshift II transmission with paddle shift. The GT was available as either a coupé or Roadster.

Vantage GT8

In 2017, Aston Martin announced a limited, track-focused iteration of the V8 Vantage: the Vantage GT8. The company would only manufacture 150 cars, 50 more than the GT12. The GT8 features the same 4.7-litre V8 as found in the base Vantage but with power now increased to 440 bhp (328 kW; 446 PS), and has a top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h). The GT8 is available with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed Sportshift II automated manual transmission, and has a kerb weight of 1,510 kg (3,329 lb), a 100 kg (220 lb) reduction over the V8 Vantage S.

V12 Vantage

On 11 December 2007, as part of Aston Martin's opening of their own design studio, the company unveiled a concept car based on the V8 Vantage. The car, known as the V12 Vantage RS, featured the AM11 V12 engine from the DBS and produced 510 bhp (380 kW; 517 PS) and 570 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft) of torque. The power along with the kerb weight of 1,680 kg (3,704 lb) allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and achieve a top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h).

Other additions include a new rear diffuser, a retractable rear-wing which can be raised or lowered, and carbon-ceramic brakes. The boot-lid and vented bonnet are also made from carbon-fibre to help decrease the car's weight. In early 2008, Aston Martin's CEO confirmed production of the V12 Vantage RS for mid-2009.

Development prototypes of the V12 Vantage RS appeared in April 2008 before Aston Martin unveiled the production version, simply called the V12 Vantage, in 2009.

On the finale of the 13th series of Top Gear, presenter Jeremy Clarkson drove the car, opining, "It's wonderful, wonderful, wonderful".

In September 2009, the V12 Vantage was confirmed for the United States market and then-CEO Ulrich Bez personally confirmed that homologation in the United States was underway. This was in response to the decision of expanding the production run beyond 1,000 units.

On 24 August 2011, Aston Martin announced that they were developing a GT3 version of the V12 Vantage, to replace the Aston Martin DBRS9. The race car was expected to be delivered by early 2012.

Aston Martin unveiled a convertible version called the V12 Vantage Roadster which was a limited production of 101 units in 2013. It has a larger rearspoiler and ventilation carbon openings in the bonnet. With a kerb weight of 1,760 kg (3,880 lb) the Roadster weighs 80 kg (176 lb) more due to chassis stiffening modifications, and because of the additional weight the Roadster accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.5 seconds, but retains the coupé's top speed of 190 mph (306 km/h).

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See also

• Aston Martin V12 Vantage

External links

• Aston Martin
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage review and pictures
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
• Aston Martin and Prodrive create world’s most exclusive rally car
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 and DB9 LM joining new DBS at Frankfurt
• Aston Martin launches V8 Vantage N400 Roadster
• New Aston Martin race series for Asia in 2008
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage by Prodrive
• The story of the Vantage that crossed Asia finally finished
• Aston Martin Racing launches new Vantage GT4
• Aston Martin Racing launches new Vantage GT4
• Aston Martin offers performance upgrades for previous 4.3L V8 Vantage
• Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2010 MY Updates
• Aston Martin Racing launches one-make Vantage GT4 series in UK
• Aston Martin releases new N420 edition V8 Vantage
• Aston Martin design director gets custom Vantage GT4

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