Aston Martin Vantage

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Aston Martin Vantage
Manufacturer Aston Martin
Production 1972–1973
71 produced[1]
Predecessor Aston Martin DBS
Successor Aston Martin DB7
Class Sports car
Body style(s) 2-door coupe
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 4.0 L Tadek Marek I6
Related Aston Martin V8
See also: Aston Martin Vantage (disambiguation)

Aston Martin has used the Vantage name on a number of vehicles, normally indicating a high-performance version of another model. In one case, 1972–1973, the Vantage was a distinct model, being a straight-6 powered version of the (normally V8) DBS and successor to the DB-series.

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.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Edwards, Robert (2004). Aston Martin. Sparkford: Haynes Publishing, 95. ISBN 1-84425-014-8. 

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