As the sportiest version of astons sportiest car, the vantage amr swaps out castiron brakes for carbonceramics, comes standard with the manual transmission, and. Seeing as the vantage will be the cheapest of all ams run, i can only assume it wasnt an authorised am dealer telling you that. Aston martin wanted this car to be driverfocused with a more involving character overall. The vantage was replaced as astons flagship model by the virage.
Aston martin works present a 2011 v8 vantage s coupe for sale. Finished in tungsten silver over an obsidian black interior. Aston martins principles of purity and beautiful proportion remain uncompromised. The aston martin vantage is a twoseater sports car manufactured by british luxury car manufacturer aston martin as a successor to the previous outgoing model which had been in production for 12 years. Now, theres so much tech that you dont actually know how good or bad of a driver you are. This particular example has been specified in speedway white and is perfectly complemented by an argento leather and alcantara interior with orange stitching and details.
Aston martin has dolled up the v8 vantage in v12 duds to create the vantage s. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2019 aston martin vantage around weathertech raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2018 best drivers car competition. The vantage moniker first appeared in conjunction with the handsome felthambuilt db2 in 1950 and denoted an uprated 125bhp version of the cars 2. While vantage has made significant advancements, echoes of the magnificent bloodline can still be seen. This is one of 12 contenders competing for the title of 2018 best drivers car. Aston martins swansong for its venerable vantage sports car allows it to bow out with its head held high, yet the performance amr subbrands first outing. The vantage was both a luxury and performance upgrade over the already quick and opulent v8, and each car was hand built requiring over 1,200 manhours for completion. The aston martin v12 vantage s with manual transmission is a driverfocused thunderbolt, packing a 565 bhp punch.
Aston martin v12 vantage s manual surrey near london. On 28 may 20, aston martin announced the v12 vantage s. Aston martin v8 vantage s 2012 pictures, information. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2016 aston martin v8 vantage s and 2016 aston martin v8 vantage and 2016 maserati granturismo and. With sculpted bodywork that appears both aggressive and. The 2015 v12 vantage s is the latest evolution of the sports car introduced in 2005, as the entry point to aston martins lineup. The new car replaces the outgoing v12 vantage in markets around the world and, with the exception of the one77 hypercar, arrives as the fastest roadgoing aston martin yet offered. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2017 aston martin v12 vantage s around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best drivers car powered by mothers. Aston martin engineers set about enhancing nearly every dynamic element of the car to create a highly distinctive driving experience. Its about the sensation and putting the driver back at the centre of.
Learn about 2016 best drivers car contenders right here, including the aston martin v12 vantage s, chevrolet camaro 1le, audi r8 v10 plus, and acura nsx. The standard vantage features a 6speed sport shift transmission that. Research the 2012 aston martin v8 vantage s at cars. Theres more than enough lowdown power to get the car rolling, with 685nm of torque available at just 2,000rpm, but it really comes alive at 4,000rpm.
The 2006 aston martin v8 vantage promises a difference. The 2020 aston martin vantage amr brings a manual transmission back to astons lineup. Aston martin vantage and vantage amr aston martin usa. Aston martins 2020 vantage amr is an inferior car, but a.
Browse aston martin db2s for sale on classic driver. The 2017 aston martin v12 vantage s is what happens when a manufacturer takes a gorgeous but underpowered sports car and shoves a tiresmoking, fuelgulping v12 under the hood. Astons decision to make the new vantage a wider, meaner and more purposefullooking sports car also makes it physically wider on the. The 2019 vantage is everything aston martins history would lead you to expect from one of its new models. Theres an elite group of sports cars that deliver driving thrills and looks to kill, and the 2020 aston martin vantage is one of them. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty.
Ever since the nameplate launched in the 1950s as an upgrade to the db2, vantage has been synonymous with performance, becoming our flagship sports car. The 2019 aston martin vantage is a 2018 motor trend best drivers car contender get the full story right here. Someone fixed the aston martin vantages huge grille. Driving the aston martin v12 vantage s robb report. This is where things get confusing, as, in 1993, the vantage name was brought back as a. The v8 vantage was based directly on the aston martin v8, a car that had appeared in 1969 and would be sold through till 1989. With a cloth top and a 565horsepower v12 under the hood, the 2015 aston martin v12 vantage s roadster is at first glance obviously one of the coolest cars on the road. While its the least powerful car in aston martins current lineup, its also the least expensive car the company has sold in. The modern car, in contrast, is the leanest and most agile car in astons lineup. Aston built just 250 of these vantagespecification db2s, of which most are believed to remain today.
This isnt just a car shouting about numbers but one that engages, and its the engine that counts for much of that. Standard leather colour sport seats tail lamps clear cruise control veneer piano black front parking sensors seatbelts warm charcoal satellite navigation brake calipers grey bright side window surround speaker. While automated gearboxes are proliferating in sports cars, the vantage reminds us of the joys of self shifting. Comparing the 2020 aston martin vantage and the 2020 porsche 911 carrera s might be as challenging as discussing the merits of a caribbean sunset versus a snowy alpine landscape. Someone fixed the aston martin vantages huge grille problem. Driving the aston martin v12 vantage s we take a spin in the new manual v12 to find out if it is the answer to driving purists prayers.
Read about the 2011 v8 vantage s coupe and roadster at car and driver. The aston martin vantage is a series of handbuilt sports cars from the british automotive manufacturer aston martin. The aston martin vantage is the brands most affordable vehicle. The rationale behind the aston martin v8 vantage s was to push the boundaries of the already acclaimed v8 vantage with the highest levels of driver involvement possible. The aston martin vantage is the brands most affordable. As a pure sports car, vantage does not get or need benzs driver. First drive of the 2017 aston martin v12 vantage s, with its new sevenspeed manual gearbox. Jason cammisa drives the 2015 aston martin v12 vantage s. Aston martin has gotten their moneys worth out of this platform, as the vantage has been in production since the 2006 model year. Read our drive of the new v8 vantage s and see photos at car and driver. The 2019 aston martin vantage is a beauty thats also a. The aston martin vantage is a fast sports car regardless of which trim level you choose, but unfortunately, there are faster cars like the porsche 911 carrera s.
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