The Production 4.3 V8 Vantage Was Introduced At The Geneva Motor Show In 2005 For The 2006 Model Year And Then A Further Two Years later In 2008 Would See The Introduction Of The Remarkable Aston Martin Vantage With These New Cars Being Fitted With The Larger 4.7 V8 Engine Across This Exciting Range. These Are Firmly Viewed As Being Great Drivers Cars, Offering Both Driver & Passenger A Truly Relax Driving Position, With Those Signature Characteristic Features That Have Made The Aston Martin Brand Very Special Indeed And Was Adored By Both The Worlds Motoring Press And A Loyal Client Following, Who Wanted The Ultimate In Elegant Performance. The DNA Of The Aston Martin Vantage All Started When The Standard V8 Vantage Was First Endurance Tested At Speed, Including A 10,000km Durability Sign Of Test At The Legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife Track In 2005 And Then Would Return The Following Year With A Small Dedicated Team Of Specialist Engineers And Hand Picked Aston Martin Technicians, Headed By CEO Dr Ulrich Bez To Compete In The 2006 Nurburgring Twenty Four Hour Race. The Distinctive Bright Yellow Vehicle, Nicknamed Rose Was Driven To Outstanding Standards On This First Proper Outing Out For The Team And Out Of 200 Starting Race Cars Finished In 24th Place, Which Was A Truly Remarkable Achievement. Following This Successful Run On And Off The Race Track. The Final Incarnation Came Just Weeks Prior To The 2016 Geneva Motor Show With The Introduction Of The Final Facelift Model To Further Celebrate The Aston Martin Vantage.
