Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2008

Detailed item info Model OverviewPower on the 2008 Aston Martin Vantage is provided by a 380-horsepower. 4. 3L V8 with dry-sump lubrication--for more consistent oil distribution in high-performance track driving--and variable inlet cam timing. With the standard six-speed manual gearbox. the Vantage can race to 60 miles per hour in a respectable 5. 0 seconds. reaching a top speed of 175 mph. and the engine revs up to a raucous 7. 00 rpm. There's also an optional SportShift transmission. which brings magnesium paddle shifters alongside the steering wheel to command quick upshifts or downshifts. It has a "creep" feature that allows the vehicle to behave like a conventional automatic when you lift off the brake pedal unlike several competing systems. Handling is an especially strong suit for the Vantage. The gearbox is rear-mounted. for a more even weight distribution. the engine's dry-sump configuration allows it to be mounted low. and the wishbone suspension helps manage the power and weight well on tight. curvy roads. The two-seat Vantage is somewhat heavy for a small sports car yet quite light for a V8 tourer. Thanks to the extensive use of aluminum components. it weighs less than 3. 00 pounds. The interior is laid out with tight. cockpit-like accommodations for two yet has materials and conveniences as commonly offered in luxury cars. The Vantage is available in a wide range of trims. including mahogany. bamboo. walnut. and Piano Black finishings. Platinum silver fittings are also available. Side air bags. electronic stability control. and anti-lock brakes are also standard. Key options include xenon headlamps. a navigation system. Bluetooth. a heated windshield. heated seats. and parking sensors.