Aston Martin Vantage

Infobox Automobile


name=Aston Martin Vantage
manufacturer=Aston Martin
production=1972–1973
71 produced [cite book |title=Aston Martin |last=Edwards |first=Robert |year=2004 |publisher=Haynes Publishing |location=Sparkford |isbn=1-84425-014-8 |pages=95]
predecessor=Aston Martin DBS
successor=Aston Martin DB7
related=Aston Martin V8
class=Sports car
body_style=2-door coupe
layout=FR layout
engine=4.0 L Tadek Marek I6__NOTOC__

Aston Martin has used the Vantage name on a number of vehicles, normally indicating a high-performance version of another model. In one case, 1972–1973, the Vantage was a distinct model, being a straight-6 powered version of the (normally V8) DBS and successor to the DB-series.

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.

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External links

* [http://reviewcentral.co.za/cars/astonmartin/astonmartin_vantage.html Aston Martin Vantage road tests]