Aston Martin will take the wraps off of an updated V8 Vantage at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, a new report finds. The current car hit the market in 2005 and is ready for a mid-life cycle refresh, which will include tweaks to the car’s mechanics.
According to CAR magazine, the revised V8 Vantage will be sporting a more powerful 4733cc V8. In addition to the new engine, the car’s cabin will reportedly also see a heavy dose of updating. Overall, the improvements should give Aston Martin a true Porsche-fighter.
Look for the new V8 Vantage to hit the market in mid-2008.
CAR also reports that Aston Martin will unveil a revised DB9 at the Geneva show, although no details were given.
Check back in early March for more details and live images of both cars.
02/22, 3:12 PM
posted by:
MY Si
Sweet….Almost any news from Aston Martin is great news. Cant wait for Rapide.
02/22, 3:12 PM
posted by:
sunshine1810
Great news for the common customer.
02/22, 3:24 PM
posted by:
brcart3r
AM’s get better every month it seems.
02/22, 3:45 PM
posted by:
buytheredcar
yawn
02/22, 3:51 PM
posted by:
Astonman12
Cant wait to see what the revisions are.
02/22, 3:54 PM
posted by:
Driven
Cool! AMs are some of the best looking cars. Except for the orange thing in the photo. Looking at that color on an AM makes me throw up in my mouth.
02/22, 4:10 PM
posted by:
howsmydriving
I wonder how many people who comment on exotics such as AMs have ever driven one. In particular, you gotta love the comments on exotics from our troops.
02/22, 4:30 PM
posted by:
F451
Is this the Harley-Davidson version?
02/22, 4:32 PM
posted by:
sharpie
Like the car, not the color. Put it in British Racing Green, or nice Maroon instead that toxic orange!
02/22, 5:42 PM
posted by:
MB550
The orange Aston Martin pictured is the special edition V8 Vantage N400. It has a revised version of the V8 @ 400 HP. It also has numerous interior upgrades. I’ve seen one at the local Aston Martin dealership.
02/22, 5:49 PM
posted by:
LexusSoarer
What’s up with the V12 powered Vantage that has been rumored?
Anyway, I hope the DB9’s changes aren’t too drastic as it’s already the most beautiful car on the planet.
02/22, 8:37 PM
posted by:
autonut
This burned orange color is very inappropriate for this caliber of automobile. I love the car and love this color, but not together.
02/23, 9:31 AM
posted by:
Veda
The Vantage V8 is downright the most gorgeous car in the market today. I’ve seen it parked next to lambos, ferraris, and even the new Maserati Granturismo. It’s still the most perfectly formed coupe.
02/23, 2:24 PM
posted by:
corvette
great, can’t wait for this car.
02/25, 5:12 PM
posted by:
audi-lover
lets hope its 0-60 time finally gets below 5 sec.