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Aston Martin Vantage

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imageAston-Martin Vantage (1973) (34328531642).jpg
nameAston Martin Vantage
manufacturerAston Martin
production1972–1973
71 produced
assemblyUnited Kingdom: Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England
predecessorAston Martin DBS
relatedAston Martin V8
classGrand tourer
body_style2-door coupe
layoutFR layout
engine4.0 L Tadek Marek I6
caption1973 Aston Martin Vantage
designerWilliam Towns

71 produced

Aston Martin has used the Vantage name on a number of vehicles, normally indicating a high-performance version of another model. In one case, from 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.

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

References

  1. Edwards, Robert. (2004). "Aston Martin". Haynes Publishing.
  2. Wright, Ian. (2020-03-22). "History Of The Aston Martin Vantage".
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