Aston Martin Vantage Sports Car (2005-2018)
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Aston Martin Vantage is a compact luxury sports car in production from 2005 to 2018. It was available with a range of V8 and V12 engines that displaced 4.3 to 5.9 liters.
The little brother to the DB9, the Vantage (not to be confused with the Virage-based Vantage, which was the flagship) is an entry-level option in Aston Martin's luxury GT lineup. Still, it used Jaguar's V8 engine in the V8 Vantage at launch. From 2009, Aston also introduced the V12 powering the DB9 to the smaller vehicle. To many enthusiasts, the V12 Vantage was the most exciting and collectible model.
Utility-minded owners will have to keep in mind that the 300L (11cu-ft) cargo space may not be sufficient.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Aston Martin Vantage comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 96% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Compact size and V12 in the V12 Vantage
- Superb athletic yet elegant styling
- Manual transmission
- Improved build quality
Cons
- Low cargo capacity
- Confusing model name
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Specifications
| V8 Vantage | V8 Vantage 2009 | V8 Vantage AT 2009 | V12 Vantage | V8 Vantage N430 | V8 Vantage N430 AT | V8 Vantage S | V8 Vantage S AT | V12 Vantage S AT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 300 L / 10.6 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 14.8 L / 15.6 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 77.0 L / 20.3 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 235/45 R18, 275/40 R18 | 245/40 ZR19, 285/35 ZR19 | 245/40 ZR19, 285/35 ZR19 | Front wheel tires: 255/35 ZR19 Rear wheel tires: 295/30 ZR19 | 245/40 ZR19, 285/35 ZR19 | 245/40 ZR19, 285/35 ZR19 | 245/40 ZR19, 285/35 ZR19 | 245/40 ZR19, 285/35 ZR19 | Front wheel tires: 255/35 ZR19 Rear wheel tires: 295/30 ZR19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 11.1 m / 36.4 ft | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft | 11.8 m / 38.7 ft | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft | 11.8 m / 38.7 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 2-door Coupe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1255 mm / 49.4 in | 1260 mm / 49.6 in | 1260 mm / 49.6 in | 1241 mm / 48.9 in | 1260 mm / 49.6 in | 1260 mm / 49.6 in | 1260 mm / 49.6 in | 1260 mm / 49.6 in | 1250 mm / 49.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4383 mm / 172.6 in | 4385 mm / 172.6 in | 4385 mm / 172.6 in | 4380 mm / 172.4 in | 4385 mm / 172.6 in | 4385 mm / 172.6 in | 4385 mm / 172.6 in | 4385 mm / 172.6 in | 4385 mm / 172.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1866 mm / 73.5 in | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 1865 mm / 73.4 in | 2022 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1568.0 mm / 61.7 in | 1570.0 mm / 61.8 in | 1570.0 mm / 61.8 in | 1570.0 mm / 61.8 in | 1570.0 mm / 61.8 in | 1570.0 mm / 61.8 in | 1570.0 mm / 61.8 in | 1570.0 mm / 61.8 in | 1570.0 mm / 61.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1562.0 mm / 61.5 in | 1590.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1590.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1575.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1590.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1590.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1590.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1590.0 mm / 62.6 in | 1575.0 mm / 62.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1570.0 kg / 3461.3 lbs | 1630.0 kg / 3593.5 lbs | 1630.0 kg / 3593.5 lbs | 1680.0 kg / 3703.8 lbs | 1610.0 kg / 3549.4 lbs | 1610.0 kg / 3549.4 lbs | 1610.0 kg / 3549.4 lbs | 1610.0 kg / 3549.4 lbs | 1665.0 kg / 3670.7 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 8.5J X 18 | 8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19 | 8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19 | 19 in | 8.5J x 19, 10J x 19 | 8.5J x 19, 10J x 19 | 8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19 | 8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19 | Front wheel rims: 9J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 11J x 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm / 102.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 5.0 sec | 4.9 sec | 4.9 sec | 4.2 sec | 4.8 sec | 4.8 sec | 4.8 sec | 4.8 sec | 3.9 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 4.8 sec | 4.7 sec | 4.7 sec | 4.0 sec | 4.6 sec | 4.6 sec | 4.6 sec | 4.6 sec | 3.7 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 343 g/km | 321 g/km | 296 g/km | 343 g/km | 321 g/km | 296 g/km | 321 g/km | 296 g/km | 343 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (highway) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (combined) | 19.6 L/100km / 12.0 MPG (urban) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (highway) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (combined) | 19.0 L/100km / 12.4 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway) | 16.4 L/100km / 14.4 MPG (combined) | 24.3 L/100km / 9.7 MPG (urban) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.0 MPG (highway) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (combined) | 19.6 L/100km / 12.0 MPG (urban) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (highway) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (combined) | 19.0 L/100km / 12.4 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (combined) | 19.6 L/100km / 12.0 MPG (urban) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (highway) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (combined) | 19.0 L/100km / 12.4 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway) | 14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (combined) | 22.5 L/100km / 10.5 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph | 290.0 km/h / 180.2 mph | 290.0 km/h / 180.2 mph | 305.0 km/h / 189.5 mph | 305.0 km/h / 189.5 mph | 305.0 km/h / 189.5 mph | 305.0 km/h / 189.5 mph | 305.0 km/h / 189.5 mph | 330.0 km/h / 205.1 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | AJ37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 | 10.9:1 | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 | 11.1:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 4.3 L / 261.2 cu-in / 4281.0 cc | 4.7 L / 288.9 cu-in / 4735.0 cc | 4.7 L / 288.9 cu-in / 4735.0 cc | 5.9 L / 362.2 cu-in / 5935.0 cc | 4.7 L / 288.9 cu-in / 4735.0 cc | 4.7 L / 288.9 cu-in / 4735.0 cc | 4.7 L / 288.9 cu-in / 4735.0 cc | 4.7 L / 288.9 cu-in / 4735.0 cc | 5.9 L / 362.2 cu-in / 5935.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 385.0 hp / 287.1 kW @ 7000 rpm | 426.0 hp / 317.7 kW @ 7300 rpm | 426.0 hp / 317.7 kW @ 7300 rpm | 517.0 hp / 385.5 kW @ 6500 rpm | 436.0 hp / 325.1 kW @ 7300 rpm | 436.0 hp / 325.1 kW @ 7300 rpm | 436.0 hp / 325.1 kW @ 7300 rpm | 436.0 hp / 325.1 kW @ 7300 rpm | 573.0 hp / 427.3 kW @ 6750 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 89.9 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 90.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 90.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 87.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 92.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 92.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 92.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 92.1 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 96.5 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 470 Nm / 346.7 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 470 Nm / 346.7 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 490 Nm / 361.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 490 Nm / 361.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 490 Nm / 361.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 490 Nm / 361.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 620 Nm / 457.3 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | 6-speed | 7-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 7-speed | 6-speed | 7-speed | 7-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Automatic - Sportshift II | Manual | Manual | Automatic - Sportshift II | Manual | Automatic - Sportshift II | Automatic Sportshift III | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2005 ~ 2008 | 2008 ~ 2016 | 2008 ~ 2016 | 2010 ~ 2013 | 2014 ~ 2016 | 2014 ~ 2016 | 2011 ~ 2016 | 2015 ~ 2016 | 2016 ~ 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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