http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/fi...NLC-Newsletters

 

Nice but why lady boy blue for the press car?

 

Nice!
About time too, the Vantage was lagging badly behind!
IMHO the new Jaguar XKR upstaged the Vantage it at 508BHP for

 

It does sound good doesn't it.

Just need to get a job now

 

Have to say I like the idea of a V12 under the bonnet of the Vantage, but I don't think those bonnet vents are very "Aston Martin" some how.

And a 135k asking price does seem a bit steep when thats more than enough for a DB9, which I can't believe is any less fun

 

Enjoy

First drive
http://www.drivers-republic.com/dr_tv/inde...c63&area=videos

Ring (great driving just under 4mins in)
http://www.drivers-republic.com/dr_tv/inde...78f&area=videos

 

Looks nice ...... but it is a hell of a weight, 1680KG

 

That is the absolute danglies!

And I have a new goal in life

I see they have still managed to set the engine way back. The V8 is really far back, and sat very low which is perfect. I'd expect this to have a touch more weight over the wheels rather than behind...

If it was well under 100k it would be more tempting though.

Guess the way they depreciate it won't be long!

Plus, anyone after a V8 might see this as a good thing as their prices should take a hit too.

All the German marques seem to be dropping cylinders and adding some form of forced induction at the moment, so it's nice to see Aston bucking the trend.