Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2019)
| Aston Martin Vantage | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin Lagonda Limited |
| Also called | V8 Vantage |
| Production | 2018–Present |
| Assembly | Gaydon, Warwickshire, England |
| Designer | Marek Reichman |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | FMR layout |
| Related |
Aston Martin DB11 Aston Martin DB10 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L Mercedes-AMG M177 twin-turbo V8 |
| Transmission | 7-speed manual 8-speed ZF 8HP75 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,705 mm (106 in) |
| Length | 4,465 mm (176 in) |
| Width | 1,943 mm (76 in) |
| Height | 1,272 mm (50 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin Vantage (2005) |
The 2019 Aston Martin Vantage is a British sports car and a successor to the previous outgoing model which had been in production for 12 years. It was unveiled in November 2017.
Deliveries of the new Vantage begin in June 2018 with a price tag of US$149,995 (£120,900).
The Vantage is based on new architecture shared with the DB11, and utilises the powertrain and infotainment technology from Mercedes-Benz, as does the DB11. The Vantage uses Mercedes-AMG's M177 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that develops 503 bhp (375 kW; 510 PS) and 505 lb⋅ft (685 N⋅m) as well as the Mercedes COMAND system. Aston Martin claims the new Vantage is capable of accelerating from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 314 km/h (195 mph). The Vantage utilises a rear-mounted 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox, and will be the only vehicle that pairs the Mercedes V8 with a manual transmission when the combination is made available. The engine is positioned as far back with the chassis as possible, and Aston Martin claims that a 50/50 front/rear weight distribution has been achieved with the car. The Vantage is also the first Aston Martin production car to feature an electronically controlled differential with torque vectoring, and is built around the same all-new bonded-aluminium platform as the DB11, although around 70% of its components are said to be unique to the Vantage.
The design of the new Vantage is inspired by the track-only Vulcan and the purpose made DB10 that appeared in the James Bond film Spectre. The front grille, specifically inspired by the Vulcan, helps in efficient engine cooling.
The Vantage GTE is the upcoming GTE-class racing version of the Vantage made to compete in the FIA world endurance championship. Like the road-going car, the GTE utilizes the Mercedes-AMG V8 engine, though it is paired with a 6-speed Xtrac sequential gearbox. Additional changes are made to the engine to increase power.
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