Classic Aston Martin V8 Vantage with 7.0litre conversion review. Britain's best supercar of the 80s
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- Опубликовано: 2 сен 2023
- The classic Aston Martin V8 Vantage first appeared in 1977 and was powered by a 395bhp 5.3litre V8. Later, specialists then started increasing the engine size, first to 6.3litres and then 7.0litres, which was the ultimate version and the one reviewed here.
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A proper Aston Martin.
It is hearthbreaking that such cars will never be made again.
one of the best looking cars ever produced
Henry Cavill in car form
Aston Martin gave the world an education on what a “muscle car” is supposed to be.
The similarities between the looks of this car and an old Mustang only make me love both of them even more.
an absolute work of art that car is 😍
For me it's the best looking Aston, simply gorgeous
"Man's car." There, I said it!
My 5 year old son just said (2024): ‘that’s a nice car dad, are going to buy one?’ I just smiled and thought: This thing is timeless….😌
To this day, this remains the best looking Aston. Gorgeous. My favourite car of all time.
The car sure does look and sound absolutely glorious.
The steering anomaly you mention at
Ridiculously classy.
That sound! I had a straight V8 Volante for almost 20 years. Never could quite afford that 7.0 upgrade! Always kept you on the edge of your seat and was as thirsty as Ollie Read! Uprated handling is an absolute must. Interior feels like it’s stolen from Buckingham Palace. I loved mine.
Love to hear Harry talk about these cars! He was fussing about the steering, but then when he started driving, shifting gears, and feeling the car, he smiled and said, "Forget everything I just said, that’s the important bit!" LOL!
Drove the 5.3 version at a friend's wedding in 2005. It was blue 1980, the owner was a complete car nut and told me he used it for the kids school run, all the school kids went wild for it. It was and still is the heaviest car I ever drove, steering ,brakes and throttle so heavy compared to a modern car, I can't quite put words on it. But that V8 burble on the Irish country roads is something I'll never forget.
"The Brute In The Suit" is indeed the proper description. This car is in a league of its own. It is not a timeless design. But it is the best of the late sixties esthetics and therefore will always stay relevant
A proper bruiser! Hand built, classy yet tough, great stance, great noise from engine & exhaust, manual gearbox (of course), no driver aids whatsoever, superb ambiance inside. Nothing comes even remotely close!
Definitely my favourite Aston by a mile. This was an interesting period for Aston Martin when they combined the raw brutishness of American muscle cars with the refinement and elegance of British grand touring - a winning combo. The sound of that 7-litre V8 coming out of those twin tailpipes is a real statement of intent - get out of my way, big boy coming through.