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Aston Martin V8 Vantage facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8 (436 Hp) Sportshift
Overall Rating
Aston Martin V8 Vantage:
The Aston Martin Vantage is a series of hand-built sports cars from the British automotive manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston Martin has previously used the "Vantage" name on high-performance variants of their existing GT models, notably on the Virage-based car of the 1990s. The modern car, in contrast, is the leanest and most agile car in Aston's lineup. As such, it is intended as a more focused model to reach out to potential buyers of cars such as the Porsche 911 as well as the exotic sports and GT cars with which Aston Martins traditionally compete....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2008 Overview:
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (facelift 2008). With 490 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1610 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.8 s). The top speed reaches 305 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
N430 4.7 V8 (436 Hp) Sportshift Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The N430 Sportshift offers the special edition's enhanced styling and dynamics with the convenience of the automated manual gearbox, balancing engagement and ease of use.
Fuel Economy
Similar to other Sportshift models, it offers a slight edge in fuel economy over its manual counterpart, but remains a high-consumption vehicle at 12.8 l/100 km.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Timeless, elegant design
- • Glorious naturally aspirated V8 engine sound
- • Engaging driving dynamics
- • High-quality interior craftsmanship
- • Exclusivity and brand prestige
- • Relatively compact for a GT
Cons:
- • High running and maintenance costs
- • Poor fuel economy
- • Dated infotainment system
- • Limited practicality (2-seater, small boot)
- • Sportshift gearbox can be clunky
- • No Euro NCAP safety rating
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(facelift 2008: 2013 - 2016).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | V8 Vantage |
| Generation: | facelift 2008 |
| Modification (Engine): | N430 4.7 V8 (436 Hp) Sportshift |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 436 Hp @ 7300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 92.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 490 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | AM15 [Same engine] More details about the engine AM15 |
| Engine displacement: | 4735 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 10 l |
| Coolant: | 14 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 19 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 305 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.7 kg/Hp, 270.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.3 kg/Nm, 304.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1610 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 300 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4385 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1865 mm mm [160mm less] |
| Height: | 1260 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2022 mm |
| Front track: | 1570 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1590 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.3 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | - Sportshift II |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 245/40 ZR19; 285/35 ZR19 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.5J x 19; 10J x 19 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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