(2 votes, average: 3 out of 5)
Loading ...Manufacturer:
Aston Martin
Model:
V8 Vantage
Price:
From £82,800
Type:
Coupe
The V8 Vantage is a hand-crafted sports car that offers electrifying performance and outstanding agility.
New and used Aston Martin Vantage Review and buyers Guide.
The Vantage is an icon of the UK and a fantastic car that every owner would be proud to have, but does it stand up to the Super Car Test, I would say YES without a doubt.
Style
Elegant, yet with a controlled aggression, its beauty is more than skin deep. Outside the V8 Vantage displays beautiful sports car lines, while maintaining a unique identity. Inside, its traditional craftsmanship is matched to striking 21st century style- hand-trimmed in the finest quality materials. Driver and passenger sit low, close to the car’s centre of gravity, where they can feel the car reacting to the input of the driver- it’s a special sensation, usually only experienced in racing cars. The connection between car and driver is very direct. Very sporting. Instantaneous. The V8 Vantage offers an attractive balance between beauty and pure aggression.
Safety
The V8 Vantage pays as much attention to safety as it does to performance and handling. With Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) –to prevent wheel slippage or loss of traction, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)- to achieve optimal braking balance, and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) which automatically applies full braking power when the driver brakes in an emergency to Positive Torque Control (PTC) which helps to prevent the rear wheels from locking in an engine braking situation- to the alloy structure which makes for a very strong passenger cell- it’s a car to really enjoy!
Comfort/Economy
There’s a surprising amount of space inside the two-seater cabin, not just for driver and passenger, but for luggage too. Room enough for a set of golf clubs or skis, and the satellite navigation system means you won’t get lost in the hills. Everything is in place to ensure that the V8 Vantage is an undiluted driving experience!