Aston Martin Vantage
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Aston Martin's compact sport coupe. Multiple generations including current Mercedes-AMG-engined twin-turbo V8 making 656 horsepower.
The Aston Martin Vantage is a compact sport coupe produced across multiple generations. The current generation Vantage (2018+) uses a Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo V8 making 656 horsepower in latest form. Two-seat coupe body, rear-drive, eight-speed automatic. Previous generations include V8 Vantage S (2008-2014, with 4.7L naturally aspirated V8), V12 Vantage S (2010-2017, with brand 6.0L V12), and V8 Vantage GT8 (2016, focused performance variant). The current Vantage is the focused performance variant of Aston Martin lineup, positioned below the DB12 grand tourer. The Vantage F1 Edition adds Formula 1-themed visual elements and chassis tuning. On WhipJury, Vantage submissions are common, particularly modern V8 variants and modified examples.
Vantage generations
V8 Vantage (2005-2017). Multiple variants. 4.3-4.7L naturally aspirated V8.
V12 Vantage S. 6.0L V12, 565 horsepower. Manual transmission.
Current Vantage (2018+). Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo V8, 656 horsepower.
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