Aston Martin Vantage (2018)

The Aston Martin Vantage is a two-seater grand tourer manufactured by British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin. Syntaxlord, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Aston Martin Vantage
2019 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Automatic 4.0 (1).jpg
Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
ManufacturerAston Martin
Also calledV8 Vantage
Production2018–present
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Gaydon, Warwickshire
DesignerMarek Reichman
Body and chassis
ClassGrand Tourer (S)
Body style
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
DoorsSwan
Related
Powertrain
Engine4.0 L Mercedes-AMG M177 twin-turbocharged V8
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,705 mm (106.5 in)
Length4,465 mm (175.8 in)
Width1,943 mm (76.5 in)
Height1,272 mm (50.1 in)
Kerb weight1,530 kg (3,373 lb) (Coupe)[1]
1,628 kg (3,589 lb) (Roadster)[2]
Chronology
PredecessorAston Martin Vantage (2005)
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Aston Martin Vantage (2018)

The Aston Martin Vantage is a two-seater sports car manufactured by British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin as a successor to the previous outgoing model which had been in production for 12 years. It was unveiled on 21 November 2017. Deliveries of the new Vantage began in June 2018.[3][4]

Specifications and performance

The Vantage uses the powertrain and infotainment technology from Mercedes-Benz, like the DB11. The Vantage uses Mercedes-AMG's M177[5] 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine that has a power output of 510 PS (375 kW; 503 hp) and 505 lb⋅ft (685 N⋅m) of torque as is equipped with the Mercedes COMAND system.[3][6] The Vantage is capable of accelerating from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 3.6 seconds, and attaining a top speed of 314 km/h (195 mph).[7][8] The Vantage uses a rear-mounted 8-speed automatic gearbox manufactured by ZF Friedrichshafen, and will be the only vehicle that pairs the Mercedes-AMG V8 with a manual transmission when the combination is made available.[3][9][10] The engine is positioned as far back with the chassis as possible, and a 50/50 front/rear weight distribution has been achieved with the car.[11] 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.[12]

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Rear 3/4 view Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Variants

Vantage AMR

The Vantage AMR is a track-focused variant of the Vantage. The main highlight of the model is the replacement of the ZF 8-speed automatic transmission with a dog-leg Graziano Trasmissioni 7-speed manual transmission previously used on the V12 Vantage S. The AMR also comes with a driver-selectable AMSHIFT system which controls the throttle during gear shifting. A new limited-slip differential ensures linear delivery of power. The power-band of the engine is wider and the unit is designed to deliver 625 N⋅m (461 lb⋅ft) of torque from 2,000 rpm to 5,000 rpm. The use of a manual transmission and carbon-ceramic brakes reduce the weight by 95 kg (209 lb). New adaptive dampers with the section of Sport, Sport + and Track modes improve handling. Performance figures include a 0–97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time of 3.9 seconds, half a second more than the standard Vantage while the top speed remains the same as the standard model. Visual changes include 20-inch forged wheels as available on the Rapide AMR, new carbon fibre side vents and cooling vents present on the hood a sports exhaust system with quad tailpipes and racing bucket seats. Production of the AMR will be limited to 200 units worldwide. Available exterior colours for the AMR include Sabiro Blue, Pnyx Black, China Grey and White Stone. The final 59 cars will be finished in a Sterling Green exterior colour with Lime accents and will pay homage to the 1959 24 Hours of LeMans victory of Aston Martin. Once the production of the AMR ceases, the 7-speed manual transmission will become available on the standard Vantage.[13][14]

Vantage Roadster

The Vantage Roadster was revealed in February 2020 with a fabric roof. The roof claimed to be the fastest of any automotive automatic convertible system, takes 6.7 seconds to lower and 6.8 seconds to raise and can be operated at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph).[15]

Vantage 007 Edition

The Vantage 007 Edition was revealed in August 2020. Inspired by the Aston Martin V8 Vantage from the 1987 James Bond film The Living Daylights, the Vantage 007 Edition comes equipped with a unique mesh grille and chrome bezel, as well as Cumberland Grey exterior paint over an obsidian black leather interior. Production is limited to 100 units.[16][17]

The M177 twin-turbocharged V8 engine.
The M177 twin-turbocharged V8 engine Malchick743 (ALJMW/MGJMW), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

V12 Speedster

In March 2020, Aston Martin introduced the V12 Speedster, a production car inspired by the 2013 CC100 concept. Aston Martin will produce 88 units at a base price of $950,000. It uses a 5.2-litre twin turbo V12 based on the one from the DBS Superleggera but with less power and torque. The engine sends its power to a ZF 8-speed gearbox.[18]

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V12 Speedster. MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Safety Car

On March 8, 2021, it was announced that the Vantage would become the official Safety Car of Formula One, alongside the Mercedes-AMG GT R Safety Car. The Vantage Safety Car has a British Racing Green livery with neon yellow accents, and it has been modified to fit with Safety Car standards.[19][20][21] The car made its debut as the Safety Car at the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix.

Vantage F1 Edition

To celebrate Aston Martin's return to Formula One after 61 years, the British marque introduced the Vantage F1 Edition. The car features a fixed rear wing at the back, has 535 PS (393 kW; 528 hp) from its 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8, a top speed of 314 km/h (195 mph), new 21-inch wheel rims, and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 3.5 seconds.[22][23] The car is available in three colours: Aston Martin Racing Green, Jet Black, and Lunar White.[24] A convertible version called the Roadster is also available.[25]

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Vantage F1 Edition. MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Design

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.[6] The front grille, specifically inspired by the Vulcan, helps in efficient engine cooling.[26]

The Vantage's interior configuration also differs from the DB11 in various ways apart from seating capacity, such as the centre console design. Whereas the DB11's centre stack controls are quite intuitive and more spatial in terms of button/switch arrangement, the Vantage's appears more cluttered and lacks an optical disc drive, as well as separate temperature displays for the automatic climate control. For purpose of weight saving, the Vantage also forfeits the passenger glove compartment and maintains a simple centre console design (as opposed to the DB11's deluxe power-sliding variant).

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Interior. Malchick743 (ALJMW/MGJMW), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Motorsport

GTE

The Vantage GTE is the GTE-class racing version of the Vantage made to compete in the FIA world endurance championship. Like the road-going car, the GTE uses 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.[27] The car is convertible to GT3 specification.[28]

Aston Martin Vantage GTE at Silverstone.
Aston Martin Vantage GTE at Silverstone. John Chapman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

DTM

HWA AG, in partnership with Aston Martin and R-Motorsport, announced an all-new car for the 2019 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, based on the new Vantage. The Vantage will compete in place of Mercedes-Benz's entry after the manufacturer left the competition to focus on Formula E.[29]

Aston Martin Vantage DTM at the Norisring parc fermé.
Aston Martin Vantage DTM at the Norisring parc fermé. NaBUru38, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

GT3

The Vantage GT3 is the successor of the V12 Vantage GT3. The engine has a power output of 542 PS (399 kW; 535 hp) and 516 lb⋅ft (700 N⋅m) of torque. It features a quick-shifting Xtrac 6-speed sequential gearbox, an Alcon motorsport multi-plate clutch, Öhlins four-way adjustable dampers, Alcon brakes, and a Bosch anti-lock braking system. The Vantage GT3 has a dry weight of 1,245 kg (2,745 lb).[30]

Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 at Brands Hatch.
Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 at Brands Hatch. BrokenGearbox, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

GT4

The Vantage GT4 is the replacement of the previous generation GT4, and is intended for entry-level drivers in competitive motorsports.[30] The Vantage GT4 made its debut in the 2019 24 Hours Nürburgring.[31]

Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 leaving the pits at Donington Park.
Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 leaving the pits at Donington Park. BrokenGearbox, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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