A sports car which is hand built by a British manufacturer, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is the most agile and the leanest car among the models made by this organization. This is a luxury sports coupe which can accommodate 2 passenger and is a 2 door model. This 2008 model is available in just one trim which is the Base.
Upon introduction, the V8 Vantage Coupe is equipped with a standard 4.3-liter, V8, 380-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. This V8 coupe is 2007 carryover.
The seating and storage of this Vantage Coupe
The seats of this Vantage Coupe are upholstered in leather and the front bucket type seats have integral headrests and seat heights which are adjustable; the front passenger and the driver seat are power seats.
The cargo and storage space is located at floor level and has a covered console, a glove box, storage which is door mounted in front and a cup holder in the front.
Safety equipment
This vantage coupe is equipped with safety equipment for the safe travel of the driver and passenger. This consists of front pretensioners, door beams on the side guards, a crash sensor which disconnects the battery, dual deployment in different stages for the passenger and driver airbag, 3 point seat belts in the front outboard, ultrasonic sensors for the electronic parking aid in the rear and air bags which are seat mounted in the front side.
Vehicle security is taken care of with door locks which are powered and the coupe is fitted with anti theft engine immobilizer and alarm.
Equipment for navigation, communication and entertainment
The equipment for these features are the radio antenna, MP3/WMA player, a CD changer for 6 discs, a 160 watt AM/FM radio and an auxiliary input type jack.
There is automatic climate control for air conditioning, ventilation and heating of the vehicle.The steering wheel is covered with leather, the passenger cabin is carpeted and an Alcantara ® which is located on the headliner.
Special functions for the windows and wipers
The wipers for the windshields are intermittent; the mirrors are dual vanity, dual sunvisors, the exterior rear view mirrors are power adjustable and dual color; the windows are powered; there is a rear glass window and a defroster for the rear window.
The exterior finish of the paint and design
There is an air dam in the rear and the front and bumpers on the rear and front which are body colored with a rear spoiler.
Technical Specs
Standard Engine: 4.3L V8
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Cylinders: 8
Horsepower @ RPM: 380@7000
Torque @ RPM: 302@5000 (foot-lbs)
Warranty terms of the vehicle
The terms of a new car are valid for the warranty with repairs and change of parts being carried out only by approved agents and franchises. These are the organizations which will be permitted to replace or change any of the parts which are covered by the warranty free of any charges for the vehicle during the stipulate period of 2 years only.