The Latest Addition to the Aston Martin Family: A Review of the V8 Vantage
I'm excited to share with you my experience driving the latest addition to the Aston Martin family, which costs $80,000 and is being hailed as the most desirable sports car in the world. This impressive vehicle takes 100 craftsmen 180 hours to build, a testament to the level of exclusivity and craftsmanship that goes into every aspect of its creation.
One of the standout features of the V8 Vantage is its exclusivity, with plans to produce just 3,000 units per year. In comparison, Porsche produces 10 times as many 911s, making this car a rare and sought-after addition to any collection. The Vantage's trump card is indeed its exclusivity, and it's no surprise that the waiting list is already over two years long.
The Vantage is a strict two-seater, although it does feature a hatchback-style rear door to improve luggage space. The stylish design continues with dials, dashboard, and switchgear all borrowed from the more expensive DB9. However, I was initially disappointed when I first fired up this 4.3-liter V8 engine, which simply burbled away like any old V8.
As I began driving the car, I quickly realized that its size belies its impressive capabilities. The huge dash panel in front of me made it difficult to maneuver at slow speeds, and the visibility was compromised by a large front hump. In fact, I couldn't help but feel like I was sitting in a great big Aston Martin, rather than a sleek and sporty sports car. Furthermore, the steering, clutch, and gear change were all on the meaty side, giving me a sense of being enveloped by the car's interior.
Despite these initial reservations, I found that the Vantage is a proper car, with none of those pesky "Flappy" panels that seem to plague many modern cars. Instead, the steering and handling are intuitive and responsive, making it a joy to drive on twisty roads. And while the front end may be slightly twitchy due to the car's weight, I found that this didn't affect its overall stability or handling.
What truly sets the Vantage apart is its performance on the track. I had the opportunity to test the car on a racetrack, and I must say that it exceeded my expectations in every way. The steering was neutral and controlled, with no sudden movements or surprises. The car found the apex with ease, and while the front end may be slightly sensitive to turn-in, this didn't affect its overall stability.
One of the most impressive aspects of the Vantage's performance is its ability to balance speed and control. As I shifted gears, I felt a sense of weight transfer that made me feel like the car was glued to the track. And while there were certainly moments of glorious power and acceleration, this was always tempered by a deep understanding of how the car handles.
In short, my experience with the V8 Vantage has left me thoroughly impressed. This is a truly exceptional sports car, one that delivers on its promises of exclusivity, performance, and handling. Whether you're a seasoned racing driver or simply looking for a rare and exciting driving experience, the V8 Vantage is an absolute must-see.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enI'm about to drive the latest addition to the Aston Martin family it costs 80,000 and they're calling it the most desirable sports car in the world it takes 100 Craftsmen 180 hours to build a V8 Vantage the vantage's trump card is exclusivity there are plans to build just 3,000 a year by comparison Porsche make 10 times S as many 911s add in a V8 that produces 380 BHP which is more than a 911 Carrera S and you can see why the waiting list is already more than 2 years long the Vantage is a strict two seater although to improve luggage space it has a hatchback inside the stylish design continues with dials dashboard and switch gear all borrowed for the more expensive DB9 but I was a little bit disappointed when I first fired up this 4.3 L V8 just burbled away like any old V8 when you're driving the car you're you're very aware of this huge Dash panel in front of you and in fact maneuvering around carps at slow speeds the visibility is a bit poor over this big front hump and in a way it makes you feel like you are in a great big Aston Martin don't re appreciate that the car is quite small around you and the steering the clutch and the gear change all on the meaty side as well you certainly feel like you're in a asson the best thing about this car is the way it just points the steering turns the car turns with you gear change good none of these Flappy panels it's a proper car mind you of course that ason Martin have done a lot of development of this car on RAC trcks so of course it would be rude not to go and find the racetrack and this Aston really has surprised me on this racetrack because it's just so neutral and controlled it finds the Apex is okay the front just because she's a bit WI on turn in because this car is still a heavy car but it's not dramatic and there's no suddenness there's a little Twitches of over to the high speed stuff load there just down this Hain second gear to flor and yes there's some glorious Opus there but so beautifully controlled in fact this has to be the best Aston I've ever driven on a trackI'm about to drive the latest addition to the Aston Martin family it costs 80,000 and they're calling it the most desirable sports car in the world it takes 100 Craftsmen 180 hours to build a V8 Vantage the vantage's trump card is exclusivity there are plans to build just 3,000 a year by comparison Porsche make 10 times S as many 911s add in a V8 that produces 380 BHP which is more than a 911 Carrera S and you can see why the waiting list is already more than 2 years long the Vantage is a strict two seater although to improve luggage space it has a hatchback inside the stylish design continues with dials dashboard and switch gear all borrowed for the more expensive DB9 but I was a little bit disappointed when I first fired up this 4.3 L V8 just burbled away like any old V8 when you're driving the car you're you're very aware of this huge Dash panel in front of you and in fact maneuvering around carps at slow speeds the visibility is a bit poor over this big front hump and in a way it makes you feel like you are in a great big Aston Martin don't re appreciate that the car is quite small around you and the steering the clutch and the gear change all on the meaty side as well you certainly feel like you're in a asson the best thing about this car is the way it just points the steering turns the car turns with you gear change good none of these Flappy panels it's a proper car mind you of course that ason Martin have done a lot of development of this car on RAC trcks so of course it would be rude not to go and find the racetrack and this Aston really has surprised me on this racetrack because it's just so neutral and controlled it finds the Apex is okay the front just because she's a bit WI on turn in because this car is still a heavy car but it's not dramatic and there's no suddenness there's a little Twitches of over to the high speed stuff load there just down this Hain second gear to flor and yes there's some glorious Opus there but so beautifully controlled in fact this has to be the best Aston I've ever driven on a track\n"
