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  Aston Martin Picture Gallery - Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
Up until then, the Vantage derivative of an Aston Martin car has featured a tuned version of the standard engine; for the first time ever, the DB7 Vantage had a brand new engine and was significantly different from the i6 car.
And this engine, first of a totally new generation, became the future of Aston Martin during the first decade of the 21st century.
It is also possible to see V12 Vantages with the 18 inch 5 spoke wheel as fitted as standard to the (V12) GT.
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  Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aston Martin previously used the "Vantage" name on its highest-performance vehicles, and notably used the "V8 Vantage" name on their supercar of the 1970s and 1980s.
The V8 Vantage is powered by a 4.3 L (4280 cc) quad-cam 32-valve V8 which produces 380 hp (283 kW) at 7000 rpm and 302 ft·lbf (409 N·m) at 5000 rpm.
This engine is unique to Aston Martin and features race-style dry-sump lubrication, which enables it to be mounted low to lower the centre of gravity.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage_(2005)   (391 words)

  
 Aston Martin Vantage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aston Martin has used the Vantage name on a number of vehicles, normally indicating a high-performance version of another model.
In one case, 1972–1973, the Vantage was a distinct model, being a straight-6 powered version of the (normally V8) DBS and successor to the DB-series.
The Vantage was the last straight-6 Aston Martin until the 1993 DB7.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aston_Martin_Vantage   (141 words)

  
 Cartype : Aston Martin Vantage
The V8 Vantage is the second model to use Aston Martin's unique VH (Vertical Horizontal) architecture.
Aston Martin's engineers have worked with Ford Research and Nottingham University to develop RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding) composite panels, using unique processes and materials, resulting in composite panels and extremely high surface finish.
The V8 Vantage is very much a pure sports car, so from the outset, the priority of Aston Martin's engineers was to focus on a lightweight, compact size, agility and power.
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 Aston Martin Vantage
Aston claimed it recorded 191 mph during testing, which made it the fastest Aston ever built.
In 1998, the Vantage was uprated to Vantage V600, with the same engine boosted to 600 horsepower and 600 lbft of torque, very easy to remember.
Moreover, it was the last Aston Martin car to be built by hands in the old Newport Pagnell factory.
www.autozine.org /Classiccar/html/Aston/Vantage.html   (392 words)

  
 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Aston Martin has a tradition of producing beautiful cars, even though some lacked the power to compete with Ferrari, and others were a bit fragile.
Aston Martin puts looks before aerodynamics and the engineers have made a great effort to ensure that the body panels look just right and are light.
The V8 Vantage frame is based on aluminum extrusions for the main members, with precision castings for some parts – such as the caps of the suspension towers and joints between extrusions.
www.fast-autos.com /Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage.html   (1388 words)

  
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 Ad-Vantage, Aston Martin - Motorshow - www.theage.com.au
Aston Martin says various appearances in James Bond movies – the latest being 2002's Die Another Day, where the Vanquish played a starring role – has been the biggest brand-awareness exercise for the marque.
Aston Martin admits the similarities between its three models may prove indistinguishable for the average passer-by, even the average enthusiast.
Such are the options on the Vantage – including colours inside and out, various wheel options and the colour and style of the stitching for the leather seats – that Aston Martin expects every car to be unique.
www.theage.com.au /news/motorshow/advantage-aston-martin/2005/09/13/1126377361827.html   (2335 words)

  
 Inside Line: First Drive: 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Aston Martin Targets the Porsche 911 Carrera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Aston Martin's CEO, Dr. Ulrich Bez, used to work for Porsche and it was under his watch that the 993 was produced, the car that most 911 fanatics regard as the finest of the breed.
The Vantage's all-important power-to-weight ratio is therefore marginally inferior to that of the German.
The Aston is a heavy car and at first acquaintance it doesn't feel as rapid as Aston's figures of zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and a 175-mph top speed suggest.
www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=107268   (1764 words)

  
 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - The Car Connection
Aston faithfully stuck with the shape of the striking concept car it first rolled out on the auto show circuit in 2003.
Aston's carefully tuned powertrain delivers a resonant baritone that has more in common with the classic American muscle car than the high-tech whine of a Porsche or Ferrari.
Whether Aston will be able to convert loyal Porsche owners remains to be seen, but there are plenty of other aspirants who've got the money and are ready to move up.
thecarconnection.com /.../2006_Aston_Martin_V8_Vantage.S184.A9188.html   (1596 words)

  
 R&T ROADandTRACK.com -- Photo Galleries - Photo Gallery: Aston Martin V8 Vantage (11/2005)
Aston Martin’s all-new $110,000 V8 Vantage, despite being the lowest-priced model from the venerable British luxury sports-car manufacturer, is arguably the best-looking in its lineup ― and that’s really saying something when your other cars are the delicious DB9 and the ruggedly handsome Vanquish.
Aston Martins have historically been sublimely elegant in the styling department and the V8 Vantage carries on the tradition.
The interior, again typical Aston Martin, is understated but handsome, with rich leather, hefty aluminum accents (love the gauge cluster) and a hidden navigation screen (surprisingly, navigation is a $2655 option rather than a standard feature) so as not to clutter the center waterfall with high-tech gizmos.
www.roadandtrack.com /article.asp?section_id=9&article_id=2836   (242 words)

  
 Aston Martin V8 Vantage information, specifications, history, and images.
The V8 Vantage is very much a pure sports car, so the Aston Martin engineers' priority from the outset was to focus on light weight, compact size, agility and power.
At just 4.38 metres (172.5 in) long, not only is it the smallest model in the Aston Martin range and one of the leanest cars in its class, but it is light, too, and very nimble.
The V8 Vantage is a pure two-seater, a car dedicated to providing the most exhilarating driving experience possible, but that doesn't mean it is not practical.
conceptcarz.com /vehicle/z10615/AstonMartin_V8Vantage/default.aspx   (888 words)

  
 The Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
The DB7 Vantage, available in both Coupe and Volante body styles, is the first ever Aston Martin to be powered by a 12 cylinder engine and is being offered for sale to customers in 31 different countries throughout the world.
The introduction of the DB7 Vantage is the direct result of a concentrated 24 months design and development programme whose stringent and challenging objectives have been achieved without compromise through the use of accelerated "Fast Track" programme techniques.
It was first introduced for the Aston Martin DB2 and was applied to the 120 horsepower derivatives of this model's 2.6 litre six cylinder engine -- the regular version developed 105 horsepower.
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 Aston Martin Picture Gallery - Aston Martin Vantage
A whole four years was to pass between the introduction of the Virage and the high performance Vantage.
This photograph on the right, was taken soon after my first glimpse of the Vantage on the Aston Martin stand at the Birmingham Motor Show in 1992.
The massive 362 mm diameter ventilated discs and four piston AP Racing callipers fitted to the front of the Vantage are the largest fitted to a road car.
www.astonmartins.com /virage/vantage.htm   (548 words)

  
 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage - Car and Driver Magazine - November 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
In a former life, Aston Martin chief executive Ulrich Bez was responsible for developing the 1994 Porsche 911 (the 993).
The V-8 Vantage is arranged with the heavy components as low as possible within the wheelbase, which is 5.5 inches shorter, achieving a balanced 49/51-percent front-to-rear weight distribution.
Bez calls the V-8 Vantage a "front-mid engine" car and is sure this configuration is the most appropriate for the smallest Aston Martin.
www.caranddriver.com /article.asp?section_id=19&article_id=10105&page_number=1   (644 words)

  
 Aston martin cars. Autonews, specifications and reviews for Aston martin with photo gallery
The new series of the Aston Martin Vantage V8 for sure is a favourable bargain to own an Aston Martin, but latest with MANSORY customization there is born a one more superlative purebred sportscar.
Aston Martin will unveil the most eagerly anticipated car of the year when the new DBS is revealed at the Pebble Beach Concours d`Elegance on August 16th, where the company takes a starring role as the featured marque.
Aston Martin Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ulrich Bez said: "The V8 Vantage Roadster is a pure sports car, a car that heightens the senses and provides a dynamically thrilling driving experience.
www.auto-power-girl.com /cars/aston_martin   (1299 words)

  
 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage V12 - Motorbase
Aston Martin introduced a high performance version of its popular DB7 in 1999, the DB7 Vantage.
Performance for the DB7 Vantage is limited to 165mph in auto and Touchtronic form, the manual is capable of 185mph.
Aston Martin build around 1,000 DB7 Vantages a year at its Bloxham assembly plant in Oxfordshire, around 55% of these are Coupes
www.motorbase.com /vehicle/by-id/1041573111   (227 words)

  
 Ford Discussion Forum for Mustang, Ford Trucks, and all models - Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Aston Martin has again reinforced the new direction the company is taking by unveiling a spectacular concept car that is destined to become the most significant model in the company’s 89-year history.
The AMV8 Vantage, to be unveiled today, Jan. 6, at the Detroit auto show, is the basis of the third vehicle in the Aston Martin lineup.
Aston Martin DB AR1 and Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage
www.fordforums.com /showthread.php?t=29553   (1498 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Business | Budget Aston car takes on Porsche   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Vantage is "the most important car in the history of our company", said Aston's chief executive Ulrich Bez.
Aston - whose cars were famously used by James Bond - unveiled the Vantage at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday.
The Vantage will be built at the new Aston factory in Gaydon, near Warwick, and should more than double Aston's total output from about 2,000 presently.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/business/4309699.stm   (279 words)

  
 cars.com: Aston Martin DB7 Vantage Expert Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Aston Martin's new V8 Vantage is powered by a normally aspirated V-8 that makes a none-too-shabby 380 horsepower.
The V8 Vantage is built at Aston Martin's headquarters in Gaydon, England.
Measuring 172.5 inches long, the V8 Vantage is more than 10 inches shorter than Aston Martin's DB9 and flagship Vanquish, but it's about as wide as both at 73.5 inches.
www.cars.com /go/crp/reviews.jsp?makeid=3   (553 words)

  
 Aston Martins.com - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante
The V8 Vantage Volante matched the short chassis Volante with either the 550 or 600 bhp twin supercharged engine from the Vantage.
Whilst eight were built on the short chassis, a single V8 Vantage Volante was built on the longer V8 Volante chassis.
It was being displayed with a 'set' of six different Astons from a 7 litre V8 Vantage to a Vanquish - each finished in silver together with a light beige leather piped in light grey.
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 2006 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage - Car and Driver Magazine - April 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Aston doesn't talk about that but rather emphasizes the exclusivity of the marque and the small number of V-8 Vantages that will be produced.
Hence "VH," for what Aston calls a "vertical platform," made in bonded aluminum, which can be produced in a variety of sizes and still use the same suspension and chassis systems.
Aston says the V-8 can go 175 mph (it claims 186 for the DB9), does 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds (versus 4.5), and runs 0 to 100 in 10.5 (versus 10.3).
www.caranddriver.com /article.asp?section_id=19&article_id=9291   (799 words)

  
 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage by Maisto   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The reason for this close relationship between both cars was that Ford now owned both Jaguar and Aston Martin, so money was saved by sharing development costs between the two companies.
To add some spice to the DB-7, Aston Martin decided to offer a "Vantage" version, as it had done with most of it's previous cars before.
Naturally, performance is greatly improved over the six cylinder model, and Aston Martin found that in 1999 (the first full year of production of the V12 DB-7), 95% of orders for the car were for the V12 version.
www.1-18scalecars.com /0Aston_Martin_DB7_Vantage.htm   (363 words)

  
 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - RSportsCars.com
Aston Martin unveiled the production version of its eagerly awaited V8 Vantage at the 2005 Geneva International Motor Show.
The V8 Vantage has endured the most extensive test and development programme in the Company’s 91 year history during which 78 Prototypes were vigorously tested more than 11 million miles.
At just 172.5 inches long it is compact and very nimble and is the smallest model in the Aston Martin range.
www.rsportscars.com /eng/cars/aston_v8_vantage.asp   (680 words)

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