Verdict
A
Sports · UK · 2005-Present
Aston Martin Vantage
Aston Martin Vantage — spec data and generation history.
Years
2005-Present
Generations
3
Segment
Sports
Aston's smallest and most driver-focused. Three generations: VH (2005–2017) — 4.3 / 4.7 V8 NA, 5.9 V12 (V12 Vantage / V12 Vantage S). Coupe and Roadster. AM6 (2018–2023) — Mercedes-AMG 4.0 TT V8 (503 bhp). F1 Edition (528 bhp). AM6.5 (2023-Present) — facelifted with M177 V8 bumped to 656 bhp. Coupe and Roadster. Most powerful Vantage ever (excluding V12 specials).
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
AM6 2018-2023 → AM6.5 2023-Present
BHP +153 bhp
Torque +115 Nm
0–60 mph −0.4 s
Top speed +7 mph
MPG +0
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2005-2017
VH
→
V12 Vantage S — 565 bhp, 0-62 in 3.9s.
Verdict
A
BHP
565
0–60
3.9 s
Top
205 mph
MPG
16 mpg
Used
$44,000-$178,000
- + V8 NA 4.3 / 4.7 (manual or Sportshift)
- + V12 Vantage stuffed with 5.9 V12
- − Sportshift dated
- − V8 timing chain (4.3)
2018-2023
AM6
→
V8 F1 Edition — 528 bhp, 0-62 in 3.5s.
Verdict
A
BHP
528
0–60
3.5 s
Top
195 mph
MPG
19 mpg
Used
$91,000-$171,000
- + Mercedes-AMG M177 V8
- + 8AT (ZF)
- − Mercedes infotainment dated
- − No manual at launch
2023-Present
AM6.5
→
4.0 TT V8 — 656 bhp, 0-62 in 3.4s.
Verdict
A
BHP
656
0–60
3.4 s
Top
202 mph
MPG
19 mpg
Used
$197,000-$254,000
- + M177 V8 bumped to 656 bhp
- + New bespoke infotainment
- − Premium pricing
- − New gen — limited reliability data
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2005-2017 · VH
- Sportshift mechatronic
- V8 timing chain (4.3)
- Coil pack failures
- Specialist parts
2018-2023 · AM6
- Mercedes infotainment age
- 8AT mechatronic
- M177 oil cooler
- Roadster top motor
2023-Present · AM6.5
- New infotainment software
- 8AT mechatronic
- Roadster top motor
- Limited reliability data
Rivals
Porsche 911 Turbo · Mercedes-AMG GT · Audi R8 · Aston Martin DB12