2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
"Just look at the thing!" That's about the only selling line this 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will ever need. If you've seen a V8 Vantage on the road, you know what I'm talking about. Few other cars look this sexy. Thankfully, this Aston has impressive talent lurking beneath its gorgeous face also. I hate blue cars and am not very fond of British cars, but this one is a masterpiece! I absolutely love it! This rare color combination is perfect and dosen't get any more desireable. This Vantage is engineering art, from the seductive sound, to the performance and driving sensation. Every single inch of this Vantage is exceptional and looks brand new off the showroom floor. This is a needle in a haystack find! Everything about this Aston says quality engineering and manufactoring, sexiness, and performance. You will not be dissapointed!!!
It all starts with Aston Martin's aluminum "VH" platform that also underpins the DB9 and DBS. This intricate assembly of aluminum extrusions, steel and magnesium castings and composite body panels are all bonded together with advance adhesives for light weight and exceptional rigidity. There are other desirable attributes as well, including a rear-mounted transaxle for enhanced weight distribution (49:51, says Aston) and a dry-sump lubrication system for the car's V8 engine.
That engine is a 4.3-liter V8 producing 380 horsepower and 302 pound-feet of torque. This is good enough to propel the nearly 3,500-pound Vantage coupe from zero to 60 mph in under 5 seconds.
There's more to the V8 Vantage than just numbers. In terms of exclusivity, style and character, the V8 Vantage delivers in a big way to a degree that no German automobile could ever hope to match. And from that standpoint, the V8 Vantage will never disappoint.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
This 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a luxury sports car hatchback coupe. Standard equipment includes rear parking sensors, automatic climate control, a full leather interior, power seats and a 160-watt stereo with six-CD changer, iPod integration, USB port and an auxiliary audio jack.
Options include 19-inch wheels, higher-performance tires, special exterior and interior color, cruise control, xenon headlamps, driver memory settings, power-folding mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, CD radio and an upgraded surround-sound audio system.
Powertrain and Performance
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is powered by a surprise V8 engine displacing 4.3 liters and capable of 380 hp and 302 lb-ft of torque. This power is sent to the rear wheels via a SportShift six-speed sequential manual transmission or in other words, a six-speed automatic transmission with steering-column-mounted paddle shifters. There is nothing on the planet that can compare to the engineering of this quality piece!
Safety
Standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes with brake assist, traction and stability control, side airbags and rear parking assist.
Interior Design and Special Features
You'll be hard-pressed to tell the difference inside between the V8 Vantage and its pricier DB9 sibling. The Vantage has two seats and incredible interior detail options and stitching. The front seats and metallic instrument cluster with opposite rotating speedo and tach are gorgeous. As such, the V8 Vantage features a cabin truly befitting its celebrated Aston Martin badge.This Vantage has the most unique and most gorgeous color combo that stands to make this V8 Vantage truly one of a kind.
Driving Impressions
Though other sports cars costing considerably more money can rarely match or better the Vantage's straight-line performance, none, with the exception of very few, can provide such an enjoyable and exotic driving experience overall. The seductive rumble and roar of its dual exhausts is enough to make your knees quiver and you belt out "Rule Britannia." On a curvy road, the Vantage moves confidently. It slides progressively and returns to its intended path with little drama, all the while feeding its driver useful information about what's happening at pavement level.
The 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage coupe is exactly what it looks like: seriously fast luxury sports cars that deliver on the promise made by their wide tires, engine specifications and svelte proportions. And yet this Aston is surprisingly easy to drive, making it an ideal daily driver for those who'd like a little excitement with their daily commute.
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This car looks good from watching this video. I have never seen it in person. I saw the Audi R8 V10 in person, and it really looks good. But does that Aston look as good as the R8?
tmat04 1 year ago