Updated Aston Martin V8 Vantage and DB9 for Geneva

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Aston Martin will be using the Geneva Auto Show to debut a freshened version of their popular V8 Vantage model.

By Michael Gauthier
February 23, 2008 1:05 PM
Filed Under: Aston Martin, European, Geneva Motor Show

Aston Martin will be using the Geneva Auto Show to debut a freshened version of their popular V8 Vantage. The model has been on the market since 2005, so a mid-life refresh is in order. Sporting an updated exterior, increased power under the hood, and other minor mechanical improvements should help keep the model a sales success.

The big news is a major interior overhaul, which will most likely include higher quality materials and a more luxurious appearance. The update could also mean the end to Volvo sourced components, a legacy of Ford’s ownership of Aston Martin. Currently the Vantage produces 380 horsepower from a 4.3L V8 engine, allowing the car to get from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 175mph.

Reports also indicate that Aston will show an updated version of the DB9, which will likely see similar improvements.

Source: LeftLaneNews.com

Comments

ZSHEPS
February 23, 2008 6:31 PM
Sounds like great news! They're terrific cars to begin with, so I'm sure the updates will make them even better!

Bristol411S3
February 23, 2008 8:51 PM
Oh dear, Emotion Control Units across the range?

benz_man
February 23, 2008 10:20 PM
...but the ECU is bad-a**!

ck314
February 24, 2008 12:13 AM
A +400hp version was expected for awhile. This car is just so seksay, the only details I didn't like were the cheap-looking shift knob and old-looking rims, so it's gonna be fixed for sure. Why pics of the outgoing model tho...

benzboy
February 26, 2008 3:25 AM
I test drove this ca when it cam out. It is beautiul, being a Mercedes Man, the main that kept me from writing a check was, I drove the car in my downtown area where the streets have not been well maintained, and it rode like a truck with bad shocks, so as someone with a bad back, Itook a pass on this car. However if the could give it a smoother ride, I would have one for a second car, its sex on wheels!!

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