Performance Review: Aston-Martin Vantage V8 - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Aston-Martin Vantage Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Aston-Martin Vantage V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Aston-Martin Vantage has a 4281cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Vantage shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Vantage's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1630 kgs (3593 lbs) this makes the Aston-Martin Vantage V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 or the give or take 50kg.

The Aston-Martin Vantage shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 4281cc 32V V8 engine produces 380 bhp (283 kW) @ 7300 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (360 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 302 lb-ft (409.4 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Aston-Martin Vantage you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1995 Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR1 (258.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Aston-Martin Vantage.

The Aston-Martin Vantage has a Power to weight ratio of 233.1 bhp per ton and 185.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 Vantage competing with the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR1 (258.0 bhp per ton) or the 1992 Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 (257.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Aston-Martin Vantage generating around 185.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (210.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2012 Tesla Model S 85 kWh (210.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the Aston-Martin Vantage V8 as fast as the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs). This Aston-Martin Vantage V8 is also faster than the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Vantage and the 1997 Honda NSX T 3.2 V6

When talking about the performance of the Aston-Martin Vantage on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.26 secs @ 103.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1997 Honda NSX T 3.2 V6 (13.21 secs), the 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK - Hawkeye (13.21 secs), and the 2019 Toyota Supra GR 3.0 Turbo (13.21 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Aston-Martin Vantage V8 has a maximum speed of 175mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 Vantage equals the 2021 Jaguar F Type R Convertible 5.0 V8 Supercharged (186 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Aston-Martin Vantage V8 then how about the 2021 Jaguar F Type R Convertible 5.0 V8 Supercharged (186 mph), the 2021 Jaguar F Type R 5.0 V8 Supercharged (186 mph), or the 2021 Porsche Cayenne GT 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (186 mph).

Related Links:

2005 Vantage Rivals List.

A Brief History of Aston-Martin

Car Comparison