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Brand Spankin’ New Images: Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, V8 Vantage S Roadster

Brand Spankin’ New Images: Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, V8 Vantage S Roadster

It’s time for another Aston Martin high-res gallery update. The automaker has just dropped a bunch of new high-res photos of the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S and the V8 Vantage S Roadster for your viewing pleasure. Hit the jump for the updated high res gallery. Click here for our original post on the [...]

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S gets Sportshift II to make it sportier

Aston Martin V8 Vantage S gets Sportshift II to make it sportier

Usually for many automakers the letter ‘S’ stands for Sport and that is no different for Aston Martin and its new V8 Vantage S. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is ‘beefed’ up by a host of features that take the standard Vantage to the next level. Power from the 4.7L V8 has been re-engineered [...]

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Video: Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 promo

Video: Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 promo

It costs $132,000 in coupe form and $145,000 as a roadster. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 is based on the standard V8 Vantage but adds a Sport Pack suspension, a new sport exhaust system and cute weight by 59 pounds. The special-edition model is also available in Aston Martin “˜Race Collection” paint schemes (optional). [...]

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Aston Martin recalls 2007-2008 DB9, V8 Vantage, DBS over suspension issue

Aston Martin recalls 2007-2008 DB9, V8 Vantage, DBS over suspension issue

Let’s start the morning off with two recalls back-to-back. Joining Cadillac and the recall of the 2010 SRX crossovers, Aston Martin is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 DB9 Coupe, DB9 Volante, V8 Vantage Coupe, V8 Vantage Roadster and DBS Coupes. Aston Martin told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the front bottom suspension arm [...]

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2010 Paris Preview: Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster

2010 Paris Preview: Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 Roadster

At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Aston Martin will debut a drop-top version of the V8 Vantage N420. “The Aston Martin V8 Vantage draws inspiration from the company’s experiences at the Nurburgring 24-hour race,” Aston Martin said. “In the 2006 running of the annual Nurburgring endurance classic amongst a field of mostly motorsport homologated cars, [...]

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Try and concentrate on the car: MWDesign’s Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Try and concentrate on the car: MWDesign’s Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Canadian tuner MWDesign has put together a new appearance and performance package for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Known has the Helvellyn Frost, MWDesign’s Aston Martin V8 Vantage comes with a 2-tone matte white exterior paint, a beautiful Tungsten Grey with 2 tone red/black interior and red calipers. The Helvellyn Frost rides on 20-inch piano black [...]

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Aston Martin offering power upgrades for 4.3L V8 Vantage

Aston Martin offering power upgrades for 4.3L V8 Vantage

So you’re stuck with your 380-hp Aston Martin 4.3L V8 Vantage and are pissed off that no one is in the market for a used Aston Martin (since the economy… well sucks) so you can drop your 4.3L for a new 2009 4.7L V8 Vantage that was introduced this summer. Well don’t be so angered [...]

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Aston Martin to move upmarket, next DB9 and Vantage will be more exclusive

Aston Martin to move upmarket, next DB9 and Vantage will be more exclusive

While Aston Martin is concentrating on the relaunch of its Lagonda brand, the premium sports car maker is considering a strategic change for its next-generation of sports cars. According to AutoWeek, the DB9 and V8 Vantage models may move upmarket with a higher price tag and lower production volumes. Basically, Aston Martin wants to charge [...]

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HAMANN releases tuning program for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage

HAMANN releases tuning program for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage

HAMANN has just announced its tuning program for the new Aston Martin V8 Vantage and V8 Vantage Roadster which gives the British sports cars a little more power and body kit providing optimized aerodynamics and airflow. HAMANN has added a new front lip spoiler and a new front skirt, new side skirts. The German tuner also added [...]

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