1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante LWB

Reaction to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage was predictably enthusiastic, and it certainly generated the right sort of publicity for Aston Martin, though it was the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante version which was the mainstay of production at Newport Pagnell. Aston Martin V8 Vantage, launched at the Birmingham Motor Show in 1992, was the second model … Read more

New Astong Martin Vantage GT3 to make British competition debut with Jessica Hawkins and Jonny Adam

Aston Martin Racing aims to extend its phenomenal legacy of success in the British GT Championship as it joins forces with partner teams Beechdean AMR, Blackthorn Racing and the newly-created Forsetti Motorsport, to bring five brand new Vantage GT3 and GT4s to three classes during 2024. Among the headline acts participating in this formidable line-up … Read more

Aston Martin DB7 (Vantage & Volante)

In March 1999 a totally revised DB7 Vantage and Vantage Volante made their debut at the annual Geneva Motorshow. Building on the success of the in-line 6 cylinder DB7 the new Vantage models featured an all new 420bhp, 6.0 litre V12 engine, with a choice of 6 speed manual or 5 speed automatic gearbox. A … Read more

Aston Martin Vantage F1 Safety Car (2024)

Aston Martin is bringing innovation to the front of the Formula 1® grid in 2024 with its most driver-focused Vantage ever. Perfectly tuned and uniquely equipped to lead the pinnacle of motorsport around the Grand Prix™ circuits of the world, the new Vantage is ready to take up its leading role as an Official FIA … Read more

Aston Martin Vantage GT3 ready for FIA WEC debut in Qatar

A brand-new chapter in Aston Martin’s illustrious racing story begins this weekend as the new Vantage GT3 makes its FIA World Endurance Championship debut in the Qatar 1812 KM at the Lusail International Circuit. Aston Martin is among nine of the world’s most prestigious sportscar manufacturers contesting the FIA WEC’s new-for-2024 GT racing category – … Read more

Aston Martin Vantage GT4 Race Car

Following the recent successful introduction of the new Vantage road car and Vantage GT3 race car, Aston Martin is proud to introduce the new Vantage GT4. Aimed at partner racing teams and serious circuit driving enthusiasts, Vantage GT4 completes Aston Martin’s formidable GT line-up and underlines the brand’s commitment to motorsport, from track days through … Read more

Aston Martin DB7 GT

​Launched at the 2002 British Motor Show, the manual GT and automatic GTA were the most sporting versions of the DB7, powered by a revised V12 engine tweaked to deliver 435 bhp coupled to a six-speed manual transmission (GT) or in normal Vantage 420 bhp tune with a five-speed Touchtronic gearbox (GTA). Production of the … Read more

1999 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Le Mans

​Announced in 1999 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Aston Martin’s victory at Le Mans, the Vantage Le Mans featured a bigger front air dam, blanked-off grille and wing vents in the manner of the DBR1. Reversing and high-intensity lights were built into a revised rear spoiler, while sporting touches included perforated brake and clutch … Read more

Aston Martin Virage Volante

The Aston Martin Virage made its debut at the Birmingham Motor Show in 1988. The Aston Martin Virage, which was designed by John Heffernan and Ken Greeley, was applauded for its styling, and it proved to be more quieter and more comfortable than the older V8’s. The new engine was developed in co-operation with Callaway Engineering and … Read more