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| Introduced at the 2005 Geneva Auto Show, the 2006 Aston
Martin V8 Vantage is the newest member of this historic British
automotive brand's lineup. The family resemblance is unmistakable,
with the V8 Vantage almost mirroring the DB9, albeit with
somewhat smaller dimensions and four fewer cylinders. But,
the V8 Vantage packs a lot of punch into its relatively diminutive
package, and aspires to equal its big brother's athleticism. |
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The Aston Martin V8 Vantage's top is a bit more arched than
that of the DB9. Gone is the DB9's trunk, replaced on the V8
Vantage with a hatch. The overall weight is kept down with the
liberal use of aluminum throughout the body and frame, with
further savings from magnesium inner door panels. Holding it
all together are aerospace-quality adhesives and self-piercing
rivets.
Turning the rear tires is an all-aluminum, 4.3-liter, 32-valve
V8, which is bolted in up front and should crank out about 380
horsepower. A six-speed manual gearbox is mounted in the rear.
Specific placement of the powertrain components helps the 2006
Aston Martin V8 Vantage achieve near perfect weight distribution,
a big plus for handling. |
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| Turning the rear tires is an all-aluminum, 4.3-liter, 32-valve
V8, which is bolted in up front and should crank out about 380
horsepower. A six-speed manual gearbox is mounted in the rear.
Specific placement of the powertrain components helps the 2006
Aston Martin V8 Vantage achieve near perfect weight distribution,
a big plus for handling. |
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Upon quick glance, only the discerning eye will notice the
subtle differences between the 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
the larger DB9. Aside from its obvious smaller dimensions (it
is the smallest Aston Martin model), a close inspection reveals
revised front and rear fascias and a shorter rear overhang.
Unlike the DB9's four-passenger seating capacity, the smaller
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has room for only two occupants.
However, inside the rear hatch there's enough space for several
overnight bags. |
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