Aston Martin · 1972–1973
Aston Martin Vantage
Aston Martin has used the Vantage name on a number of vehicles, normally indicating a high-performance version of another model. In one case, from 1972–1973, the Vantage was a distinct model, being a straight-6 powered version of the DBS, a car that had been launched as a straight-6 but was by that time V8-powered (as the DBS V8). Despite the Vantage nameplate, the 1972–1973 Vantage was in reality the least powerful model in the manufacturer's range at the time. It was also the least expensive, serving as an entry-level Aston Martin. Visual cues include a unique 2-headlight front clip with DB6-like grille. It was also the last Aston Martin to come equipped with wire wheels. Only 71 examples were built. The Vantage was the last straight-6 Aston Martin until the 1993 DB7.
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Predecessor: Aston Martin DBS · Successor: Aston Martin Vantage
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Specifications
- name
- Aston Martin Vantage
- Manufacturer
- Aston Martin
- Production
- 1972–1973, 71 produced
- Assembly
- United Kingdom: Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England
- Predecessor
- Aston Martin DBS
- Related
- Aston Martin V8
- Class
- Grand tourer
- Body style
- 2-door coupé
- Layout
- FR layout
- Engine
- 4.0 L Tadek Marek I6
- Designer
- William Towns
Specification summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Measured facts from Wikidata (CC0). Check the linked sources for citations.
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US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 18 | 498 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2025 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 18 | 498 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 20 | 435 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2023 | 5.2 L 12-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 16 | 548 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2022 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 20 | 435 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | Premium | 17 | 541 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2021 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 435 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 7-spd | Premium | 17 | 541 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 435 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 435 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 16 | 550 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 579 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | Premium | 16 | 550 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 579 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).
Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q750050CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_VantageCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1377108913 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aston-Martin_Vantage_(1973)_(34328531642).jpgCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Andrew Bone from Weymouth, England · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.