• Since the mid-1970s, the Vantage name has been applied to several different cars from British car maker Aston Martin. The most recent iteration is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, which was released on March 1, 2005.

• 1. Class: Sports Car
  2. Engine: All alloy quad overhead cam 32 valve 4735cc V8Official Site: V8 Vantage Specifications
  3. Transmission: 6-Speed Manual OverdriveMSN Autos: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specs and Features (2006)
  4. Fuel Efficiency: 13 City / 19 Highway (Coupe), 13 City / 27 Highway (Roadster)MSN Autos: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specs and Features (2006)
  5. Power: 420 bhpOfficial Site: V8 Vantage Specifications
  6. Torque: 470 Nm (346 lb.ft)Official Site: V8 Vantage Specifications
  7. Top Speed: 180 mphOfficial Site: V8 Vantage Specifications
  8. 0-60: 4.7 secondsOfficial Site: V8 Vantage Specifications
  9. MSRP: $113,400-$126,400MSN Autos: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specs and Features (2006)

• Reviews

  "It's beautifully built, performs brilliantly and while the ergonomics aren't perfect, they're not bad."-EdmundsEdmunds: The full-throated roar of a great sports car (April 17, 2006)

  "The Aston, costing little more and making little more power than a Carrera S, is positioned as the car gasoline-fragranced lawyers trade up into after five 911s in a row."-MotorTrendMotorTrend: First Drive: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

  "You can't escape the beauty of this car, and it drives as well as it looks."-Car and DriverCar and Driver: Aston Martin V-8 Vantage - First Drive Review (November 2005)

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