What was the fastest road car in the history of Aston Martin in 2006?
2006 Aston-Martin V8 Vantage | Top Speed.
Is a V8 Vantage a supercar?
A 0-60 mph time of 5.2 seconds and a top speed approaching 170 mph made the V8 Vantage not only the UK’s first true supercar but also the fastest 4 seater production car in the world.
What engine is in the 2006 Aston Martin Vantage?
4.3 L V82006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage / Engine
Is the V8 Vantage a GT car?
If you want a luxury GT for two that makes you feel a million dollars every time you drive it, then the British-built V8 Vantage is an excellent choice. Keeping the nine-year-old Vantage on the radar of buyers has been no easy task for Aston Martin, but a succession of special-edition ‘N’ models has helped.
How fast is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?
Designed and built by Aston Martin the V8 engine offers both flexibility and outright performance. With 380 bhp at 7,000 rpm it delivers an outstanding aural experience, as expected of an Aston Martin and a potential maximum speed of 175 mph. The massive power is not the only reason for the performance of the V8 Vantage.
What kind of engine does an Aston Martin have?
Powered by a 4.3-liter V8 (the Jag 4.2-liter mill slightly stroked, with freer-breathing cylinder head, intake and exhaust plumbing) and stirred with a conventional six-speed ZF transmission — no prissy paddle-shifters here — the Aston has the spark and bite of a proper sports car.
Can I afford the Aston Martin DB9?
But Aston Martins have always been statement cars, and with the V8 Vantage that statement seems to be, “I can’t afford the DB9,” the big 12-cylinder 2+2 that costs $152,000. If only I’d dumped that Google stock when I had the chance.
How many Aston Martin cars are built each year?
The first model to be produced since the Ford takeover was the DB7, the most affordable Aston at that time, it got to be built in more than 6,000 units, becoming the most popular Aston Martin. Ford intends to further increase Aston Martin production figures and to reach a total production of 40,000 vehicles within four years.