Aston Martin Vantage
Motor vehicle
| Aston Martin Vantage | |
|---|---|
 1973 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
| Production | 1972–1973 71 produced[1] |
| Designer | William Towns |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Aston Martin V8 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L Tadek Marek I6 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Aston Martin DBS |
Aston Martin has used the Vantage name on a number of vehicles, normally indicating a high-performance version of another model. In one case, during 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.[2]
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
- "Newport Pagnell 6 Cylinder Cars". AstonMartins.com. Archived from the original on 20 July 2005. Retrieved 23 June 2005.
External links
- Official Aston Martin Site – V8 Vantage Specification and Photos
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