Powerful turbocharged engine, luxurious cockpit, excellent handling; incredible styling.
With such a beautiful design, one could be forgiven for thinking the new Vantage is all show and no go, however such an assumption would be very wrong. The Aston Martin Vantage is powered by a brand-new 4.0L V8 engine fed by twin turbochargers. This combination is enough to make 505 horsepower which is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic. Aston expects to release a manual version in the next year or two, but for now, the 8-speed is ultra-responsive and can be shifted via paddles behind the steering wheel. With this combination, Aston Martin claims a 0-60 time of just 3.6 seconds for the new Vantage, making it truly supercar fast.
Like many high end manufacturers, Aston Martin doesn't really offer separate trim models for the Vantage, instead allowing prospective buyers to customize their car in a huge variety of ways. In its most vanilla form however, the Vantage still comes with a beautiful interior featuring acres of Strathmore leather and Alcantara, a black leather steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, keyless start/stop, memory seats and an 8-inch LCD screen to house the navigation system.
Optional interior features include more aggressive sport seats, Caithness or Balmoral leather trimming, an embroidered headrest, ventilated seats, a park assist system, a premium audio system, a first aid kit and even an umbrella holder.
Outside, the Vantage comes on standard 20-inch wheels front and back, shod in sticky Pirelli P Zero tires. Optionally, buyers can add an exterior graphics pack, a rear diffuser in a variety of finishes, a choice of several grille colors, carbon fiber door handles, a variety of color options for the huge brake calipers, matte black exhaust tips and a carbon fiber engine cover among other things.
Several option packages are available, including a tech package that adds an interior touchpad, switches made out of glass for the interior, the park assist system and a blind spot monitoring system. A comfort package meanwhile, adds heated seats that adjust in 16 different ways.
The Vantage gets a complete redesign for 2018, replacing the aging outgoing model with a car that shares no body panels with it and gets a new engine along with a new transmission. The 2018 Vantage however, maintains the mission of the old car as the point of entry into the Aston Martin lineup. It also remains the smallest and most aggressively extroverted car in their lineup, with a driving experience that is sportier than anything else offered by Aston Martin.
The Aston Martin Vantage starts at around $150,000 putting it in competition with several higher end Porsche 911 models, most notably the 911 GT3, though it does still start at around $20,000 less than a 911 Turbo. However, it takes a sharp eye to distinguish those higher end Porsche 911s from their less expensive siblings, meaning that for the vast majority of people, the Aston will look far more unique and rare. If turning heads is the goal, the Vantage is nearly unmatched in this price range, with the Lamborghini Huracan costing much more than even the Porsche 911 Turbo. In addition to its rarity, the Aston Martin Vantage is just flat-out good-looking. The last generation was a tough act to follow as it was already one of the best looking cars on the road. Aston have not disappointed with the redesign however, as the new car is simply stunning to look at.
Emissions | |
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | N/A |
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | N/A |
Vehicle | |
EPA Classification | Two-Seaters |
Transmission | |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Trans Type | 8 |
Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.71 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.14 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.11 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.67 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.28 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.32 |
Clutch Size | N/A |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.93 |
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.84 |
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.66 |
Mileage | |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | N/A |
Cruising Range - City | N/A |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | N/A |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A |
Cruising Range - Hwy | N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
Battery Range | N/A |
Engine | |
Engine Type | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 |
Displacement | 4.0 L/243 |
Fuel System | Gasoline Direct Injection |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 503 @ 6000 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 505 @ 2000 |
Electrical | |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
Cooling System | |
Total Cooling System Capacity | N/A |
Interior Dimensions | |
Passenger Capacity | 2 |
Passenger Volume | N/A |
Front Head Room | N/A |
Front Leg Room | N/A |
Front Shoulder Room | N/A |
Front Hip Room | N/A |
Second Head Room | N/A |
Second Leg Room | N/A |
Second Shoulder Room | N/A |
Second Hip Room | N/A |
Exterior Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 106.5 in |
Length, Overall | 175.8 in |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | 76.5 in |
Height, Overall | 50.1 in |
Track Width, Front | N/A |
Track Width, Rear | N/A |
Min Ground Clearance | N/A |
Liftover Height | N/A |
Cargo Area Dimensions | |
Trunk Volume | N/A |
Weight Information | |
Base Curb Weight | N/A |
Trailering | |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A |
Suspension | |
Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone |
Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front | N/A |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear | N/A |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front | N/A |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear | N/A |
Tires | |
Front Tire Size | P255/40YR20 |
Rear Tire Size | P295/35YR20 |
Spare Tire Size | Compact |
Wheels | |
Front Wheel Size | 20 X 8.5 in |
Rear Wheel Size | 20 X 9.5 in |
Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Steering | |
Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | N/A |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A |
Brakes | |
Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 15.7 in |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 14.2 in |
Fuel Tank | |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 19.3 gal |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A |
Basic:
3 Years/Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain:
3 Years/Unlimited Miles
Corrosion:
10 Years/Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance:
2 Years/Unlimited Miles
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