123 Used Aston Martin Vantage cars for sale

In its debut launch, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage came with a 4.3-litre V8 engine. An identical roadster followed in 2006 before the more powerful yet efficient 4.7-litre model came in 2008. In mid-2009, the carmaker introduced a V12 150 bhp option before reintroducing a refined 430 bhp 4.7-litre V8 in 2011. Other engine options that graced the line-up are the 400bhp 4.3-litre and 420 bhp 4.7-litre units that came in the N400 and N420, respectively.

At the tail end of 2018, Aston Martin reintroduced the Vantage but with a downsized yet veraciously powerfully 4.0-litre V8 engine. It is the same turbocharged engine that you will get in the high-performance . The engine produces a torque of 510 bhp and can get the Vantage to 62 mph from rest in 3.4 seconds and to a top speed of 195 mph.

If you want the latest version of the Vantage, then the decision is partly made. In the pre-2018 versions, the 4.3-litre model is more popular as it delivers mid-range torque, hence more economical. However, regardless of the engine choice, ensure you buy a Vantage faithfully maintained by reputable Aston Martin specialists.

Due to its high performance and the skills required to service it, the V8 Vantage is not a ride for anyone who seeks to keep the running costs low. With a CO2 emission of 358 g/km, the past generation Vantage's eco-score is almost zero, attracting high road tax. Fuel economy is not any better, averaging to a meagre 16 mpg during cautious driving.

Due to its limited production, the Vantage has never been crash-tested by . However, the Vantage's previous generation came with top-notch safety features, including powerful brakes linked to the autonomous braking system and Electronic Braking Distribution to stop the car in the shortest time possible. Other safety features in the Vantage include positive torque control, hill-start, front and side airbags for both the driver and passenger and traction control.

The and are the closest rivals to the V8 Vantage. Not only does the F-Type sound great, but it also has more boot space than the Vantage's 300 litres. The iconic Porsche 911 offers a pitiful 125 litres of luggage space but is incredibly fast with exciting dynamics and performance.