2018 Aston Martin Vantage Photos, engines & full specs

Aston Martin finally replaced the previous version of the Vantage after it kept it on the market for twelve years, which was an incredibly long life for such a grand tourer in the modern era.

But the change has finally happened, and the British brand created a completely new model unrelated to its predecessor. Basically, it was the start of a new era for the car manufacturer, and it used the base of the 2019 Vantage V8 on other vehicles that it introduced later, such as the DBX SUV. So, it was more than just a new car; it was the brand's rebirth under better stars than under the blue-oval marque that owned it between 1991 and 2007.

The 2019 Vantage V8 kept the same overall shape of a grand tourer shared by its predecessors but with a bit more styling. While other models were penned by Ian Callum, this one was designed by Marek Reichman. He created a low nose and slim headlights with LED lamps instead of halogen or Xenon. As a result, the car looked meaner and more aggressive. The bumper incorporated the lower grille that was broad and extended at the bottom by a massive splitter. From its sides, behind the front wheel wells, Aston Martin created exhaust vents harmoniously sculptured and extended onto the door panels. These aerodynamic details extracted the air trapped in the wheel well, reducing the lift and lowering drag resistance. From its profile, the 2019 Vantage showed its raked windshield and the curved sloped-down greenhouse. On top of the vehicle, the automaker created two creases on the roof that enhanced the aerodynamics as well. Finally, at the back, the tailgate featured a ducktail at the back. On the lower side of the rear fascia, the carmaker installed a big diffuser adorned by carbon fiber elements and two exhausts that poked through it.

Inside, the automaker did what he knew best: to create a mix of luxury and sporty feeling rarely equaled by any other car manufacturer in the world. The Alcantara-wrapped interior sported carbon fiber details on the center console and vents. Behind the steering wheel, Aston Martin added large paddles mounted on the column. To top it all off, the carmaker installed a pair of high-bolstered bucket seats and covered them in Alcantara as well. Fronting the driver was a three-dial digital instrument cluster that provided essential data for the vehicle. Furthermore, a touchscreen sat atop the center stack for the infotainment system.

Under the hood, the automaker installed an AMG-sourced V8 engine. Thanks to the turbochargers, the four-liter powerplant sent 503 HP (510 PS) to the rear wheels via an eight-speed ZF gearbox mounted on the rear axle to help the car achieve a 50/50 weight distribution. Last but not least, a limited-slip differential ensured that maximum traction was achieved all the time.