Aston Martin V8 Vantage

V8 VANTAGE
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PART NO: 702782 ENG (07MY June 2006)

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ASTON MARTIN
V8 VANTAGE
The V8 Vantage is a hand-crafted
sports car that offers electrifying
performance and outstanding agility.
The most affordable of all
Aston Martins, it fuses traditional
Aston Martin style and everyday
usability. The result is the world’s
most desirable sports car.

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EXHILARATING PERFORMANCE
AGILITY, LIGHT WEIGHT AND
OUTSTANDING HANDLING
At the heart of every great sports car
Extraordinary engine power is not the
is a great engine; and in the case of
only reason for the superb performance
the V8 Vantage, this has never been
of the V8 Vantage. Just as important is
more true. The V8 Vantage has a
its lightweight, all-alloy structure, which
powerful 4.3 litre 380 bhp (283 kW)
offers class-leading strength and rigidity.
engine, unique to Aston Martin. This
The front mid-engined layout – the dry
is an engine designed by Aston Martin
sump lubrication system allows the
for Aston Martin. Developed for flexibility
engine to sit low – and rear-mid
as well as outright performance, the
transmission help provide optimum
front mid-mounted V8 also delivers an
front to rear weight distribution as well
outstanding aural experience, as one
as a low centre of gravity. The result is
would expect of an Aston Martin with
exceptional agility and inspired balance
a potential maximum speed of
and handling.
175 mph (280 km/h).

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DYNAMICS V8 VANTAGE
POWERFUL, MUSICAL V8 ENGINE
THE HEART OF A GREAT SPORTS CAR
The V8 Vantage is a very fast
end of the rev range. Its maximum
timing also varies, improving
sports car. With 0-60 mph in
torque is an impressive 302 lb ft
low-end throttle response and
4.9 seconds (0-100 km/h in
(410 Nm) at 5000 rpm, 75 per
mid-range torque in particular.
5.0 seconds) and a potential
cent of which is delivered at just
The exhaust system is highly
maximum speed of 175 mph
1500 rpm – barely more than
effective. Each bank of cylinders
(280 km/h) its performance
idle – making the V8 Vantage
features a four-into-two-into-one
figures are as heady as you
extremely tractable and great fun
manifold – an arrangement more
would expect of an Aston Martin.
to drive. Push harder, and that
usually found on racing cars –
V8 engine revs freely, delivering
which improves breathing and
Although there are many reasons
refined, exhilarating pace.
therefore performance. Special
for this excellent performance –
bypass valves provide a quieter
light weight and efficient
True to Aston Martin tradition,
exhaust note at low speed,
aerodynamics among them –
it is as musical as it is muscular:
opening at higher engine speeds
the key is the engine, the heart
an engine that entertains in
to reduce the pressure in the
of any great sports car. This
every sense. The bore and
exhaust system, raise the power
new V8 has been specifically
stroke dimensions are optimised
output and provide a more
designed and developed for the
to provide an excellent balance
rousing accompaniment.
V8 Vantage. Hand-assembled
between outright power and
at Aston Martin’s new, purpose-
torque, while a resonance
built engine facility in Cologne,
induction system improves
Germany, it is a light, compact,
tractability and performance,
all-alloy unit – high-performance,
and contributes to that inspired
yet responsive even at the lower
engine note. The inlet camshaft

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DYNAMICS V8 VANTAGE
CLASS-LEADING RIGIDITY
THE KEY TO DRIVING ENJOYMENT
AND GOOD HANDLING
The advanced body structure
The immense strength and
of the V8 Vantage is the key
rigidity of this structure has a
to its superb handling and
number of benefits: it provides
responsiveness. The unique-
a stable platform from which
to-Aston Martin all-alloy VH
the suspension can control the
(Vertical Horizontal) architecture
car, gives the driver enhanced
provides an excellent backbone,
control and feel, it effectively
while the use of sophisticated
increases the strength and safety
materials such as lightweight
of the passenger cell and
alloys, magnesium and advanced
improves build quality. For rivals
composites for the body further
who use conventional materials,
contributes to the car’s low
boosting strength means
weight and class-leading rigidity.
adding weight, which dulls
both performance and agility.
Aston Martin’s no-compromise
approach ensures the driver
gets not only a safer, sounder
car, but improved performance
and sharper responses, too.

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The light, strong body structure
The suspension wishbones are
NO COMPROMISE
of the V8 Vantage is perfectly
aluminium, as are the dampers
matched to the specially
to save even more weight. The
JUST SUPERB AGILITY AND CONTROL
designed fully independent
steering rack is solidly mounted
double wishbone suspension,
forward of the front wheels –
resulting in outstanding handling
common on racing cars but
and excellent ride quality.
rarely seen on road cars – for
Fundamental to its handling
better control, and to provide
capabilities is the fact that the
the driver with greater feedback
V8 Vantage is naturally well
and response.
balanced. And because it does
not have to compensate for an
excess of weight over either the
front or the rear of the car, the
suspension is uncompromised –
tuned for optimal handling
and control.

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WEIGHTING GAME
NATURALLY BALANCED FROM THE OUTSET
If a car is to have natural agility
Improving weight distribution still
it must also have a low polar
further, the transmission is mid-
moment of inertia and excellent
rear mounted – forward of the
weight distribution. In order to
rear ‘axle’ line – and connected
achieve this, the V8 Vantage is
to the engine by a rigid, cast
designed to concentrate as
aluminium torque tube, which
much weight as possible within
houses the immensely strong
the wheelbase, with minimal
and light carbon-fibre propeller
front and rear overhangs. The
shaft. A fast-shifting, six-speed
engine is positioned ahead of the
manual gearbox is standard, its
cabin but well behind the front
ratios perfectly matched to the
axle line, making the V8 Vantage
performance of the V8 engine.
a front mid-engined car. Dry
sump lubrication, normally a
motorsport application, enables
the engine to sit lower in the car,
which further improves handling
by lowering the centre of gravity.
Dry sump lubrication also allows
for greater cornering speeds,
as there is minimal danger of
g-forces denying oil supply to
the engine.

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DYNAMICS V8 VANTAGE
DYNAMIC DELIGHT
DRIVER AND CAR IN PERFECT HARMONY
Dynamically, the V8 Vantage
behaving. That’s why the body
at the rear – that are both
has enviable credentials: a
structure of the V8 Vantage is
ventilated and grooved. For the
high-performance, advanced,
so rigid: it ensures maximum
V8 Vantage, grooving is a better
lightweight V8 engine, one of
communication between road
solution than conventional
the most lightweight, rigid
and hand, between tyre and
cross-drilling of the discs, as
body structures available, an
torso. The car’s behaviour is
they work more effectively with
advanced lightweight body, fully
relayed faithfully and accurately,
the brake pads and do not fill
independent double wishbone
ensuring an undiluted driving
with brake pad dust. Dynamic
suspension and optimum weight
experience, yet it remains
Stability Control, ABS, Traction
distribution. Put them together
tractable and easy to drive –
Control and Electronic
and it’s little wonder that the
fast or slow.
Brakeforce Distribution also
result is a supremely agile and
feature as standard for added
entertaining sports car.
The flexibility of the engine and
peace of mind. There’s a choice
the easy-to-use controls make
of two alloy wheel styles –
On-road communication and
everyday town or city driving
18 inch or 19 inch in diameter –
feel are essential to a sports
simple and uncomplicated.
fitted with specially tuned high-
car, for any elasticity between
Electronic safety controls
performance tyres.
the driver and the contact point
provide further reassurance.
of the tyre diminishes the driving
Braking power is awesome, with
experience. The driver needs
massive disc brakes – 355 mm
to know exactly how the car is
diameter at the front, 330 mm

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CLASSIC ASTON MARTIN STYLE
The design brief for the V8 Vantage
Outside, the V8 Vantage displays
dictated a style that could not be anything
beautiful sports car lines, while maintaining
else but an Aston Martin. Elegant, yet
a unique identity. Inside, its traditional
with a controlled aggression. Perfectly
craftsmanship is matched to striking
proportioned, with a low, purposeful
21st century style. Hand-trimmed in the
stance. Modern, yet incorporating classic
finest quality materials, the cabin is that
Aston Martin design cues. Like all
of an authentic sports car. Driver and
Aston Martin sports cars, it is simple,
passenger sit low, close to the car’s
understated and beautiful. And like all
centre of gravity, where they can feel
Aston Martin sports cars, its beauty is
the car reacting to the input of the
more than skin deep.
driver – it’s a special sensation, usually
only experienced in racing cars. The
connection between car and driver is
very direct. Very sporting. Instantaneous.

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