Aston Martin Vantage

For other uses, see Aston Martin Vantage (disambiguation).

Aston Martin Vantage
1973 Aston Martin Vantage
Overview
Manufacturer	Aston Martin
Production	1972–1973 71 produced[1]
Designer	William Towns
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer
Body style	2-door coupe
Layout	FR layout
Related	Aston Martin V8
Powertrain
Engine	4.0 L Tadek Marek I6
Chronology
Predecessor	Aston Martin DBS

Aston Martin has used the Vantage name on a number of vehicles, normally indicating a high-performance version of another model. In one case, during 1972–1973, the Vantage was a distinct model, being a straight-6 powered version of the DBS, a car that had been launched as a straight-6 but was by that time V8-powered (as the DBS V8). Despite the Vantage nameplate, the 1972-1973 Vantage was in reality the least powerful model in the manufacturer's range at the time. It was also the least expensive, serving as an entry-level Aston Martin.^[2]

Visual cues include a unique 2-headlight front clip with DB6-like grille. It was also the last Aston Martin to come equipped with wire wheels. Just 71 examples were built.

The Vantage was the last straight-6 Aston Martin until the 1993 DB7.

References

1. Edwards, Robert (2004). Aston Martin. Sparkford: Haynes Publishing. p. 95. ISBN 1-84425-014-8.
2. Wright, Ian (22 March 2020). "History Of The Aston Martin Vantage". CarBuzz. Retrieved 9 April 2024.

• "Newport Pagnell 6 Cylinder Cars". AstonMartins.com. Archived from the original on 20 July 2005. Retrieved 23 June 2005.

External links

• Official Aston Martin Site – V8 Vantage Specification and Photos