Replacing the VH underpinned Vantage that debuted back in 2005, the latest model not only features a completely brand new architecture that its 70% model bespoke, but also an AMG sourced turbocharged engine in place of the old car's Ford based Jaguar mill.
Styling-wise, the Vantage takes after the DB11, Vulcan track-day hypercar and Spectre only DB10, with Aston Martin claiming that each specific design detail had been integrated rather than applied to not only create the unique looks, but also improve aerodynamics. While the front and side profiles are all Aston, the rear is unique with a ducktail-like integrated rear spoiler also housing the ultra-slim LED tail lamps, while the diffuser has been redesigned in the name of improved airflow and stability.
Inside, the interior takes after the DB11 albeit with the buttons for gears having been moved to underneath the climate control switches in a triangular shape. In addition to the gearshift paddles having been designed to as the driver never has to relocate his hands when performing a downshift, the Vantage's seating position has been dropped by 10 mm with Aston Martin also claimed a boot space of 350-litres.
Deriving some of its under-body design from the DB11, and ticking the scales at 1 530 kg, changes underneath the Vantage's skin includes forged double wishbone suspension at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear, ventilated cast-iron disc brakes with six-piston calipers at the front and four-pistons at the rear, an Aston Martin first electronic rear differential, Dynamic Torque Vectoring and three mode drive selector; Sport, Sport Plus and Track.
As mentioned, firepower for the Vantage comes from the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 as the Mercedes-AMG GT, tuned to produce the same 375 kW as the DB11 with torque going up by 10 Nm to 685 Nm. Unlike the previous Vantage, and contraire to previous reports, the newcomer comes equipped with a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard, with Aston Martin claiming a top speed of 313 km/h and 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.
Order books have already opened with delivers in Europe due to commence in the second quarter of 2018, with pricing in the United Kingdom from £120 900 (R2 230 157).
