2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Summary

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2dr Coupe shown
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Kelley Blue Book Retail $82,300–$92,100
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MPG City: 12 – 13 Highway: 19 – 20

Available Engines

380-hp, 4.3-liter V-8 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.7) 3 consumer reviews

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Summary

New or Notable

•	380-hp V-8
•	175-mph top speed

What We Like

+	Powerful engine
+	Balanced, lightweight chassis
+	Premium materials
+	Exclusivity

What We Don't

-	Pending further review

A range of new infotainment features should make the Aston Martin V8 Vantage even more driver-friendly for 2008. The low-slung sports car is powered by a normally aspirated V-8 that makes a none-too-shabby 380 horsepower. It looks much like Aston Martin's larger DB9. At around $120,000, the V8 Vantage competes roughly with the Mercedes CL63 AMG, BMW M6 and Porsche 911 Turbo. Read More