Aston Martin V8 Vantage V550, 1995
Aston Martin V8 Vantage II
Aston Martin V8 Vantage II•
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Chassis No.: SCFDAM2S9SBL70099
€207,000 EUR | Sold
- Delivered new to Germany
- Present ownership since 2016
- Factory manual transmission
'Brutal' was a word used more than once to describe the fastest Aston Martin ever on its introduction for 1993, but as the Vantage had no less than 550bhp available to propel its two tons, the choice can only be judged fair comment.
After almost 20 years in production, Aston's V8 had been updated for the 1990s as the Virage. A consummate fast tourer, the Virage left room at the top of the range for an out-and-out sports car, hence the Vantage. Although the two models appeared superficially similar few panels were shared, while beneath the skin the Vantage chassis boasted the kind of extensive re-engineering required to cope with the massive increase in performance. The latter came courtesy of a blown version of Aston's 5,340cc V8, twin mechanically driven Eaton superchargers being preferred to turbo-charging on the grounds of superior throttle response.
Quite apart from its stupendous maximum output of 550bhp, remarkable enough in itself, the Vantage engine is monstrously torquey, producing 550lb/ft at 4,000rpm, a figure that made even the mighty the Chrysler Viper V10's 450lb/ft seem puny by way of comparison. And for those who found 550bhp insufficient, there was the Works Service-developed 'V600' enhancement that brought with it an additional 50 horsepower together with upgrades to the wheels, suspension and brakes.
On test with Autocar magazine, a development Vantage raced to 60mph in a Ferrari 512TR-destroying 4.6 seconds, reaching the 'ton' just 5.5 seconds later. The standing kilometre was achieved in 23.1 seconds with the speedometer registering close to 150mph, and although a true top speed figure proved unobtainable, the Vantage was reported as having already recorded 191mph while on test in France. Its price at launch was as eye-watering as the performance figures: a cool £177,600. Only 240 were built between October 1992 and June 1999, making the Vantage an exclusive car even by Aston Martin's standards.
Autocar summed up the Vantage thus: "A real Aston Martin; a big, very beautiful, very fast, albeit expensive GT with so much appeal and purpose behind it that it is more an experience than it is mere transport."
Originally finished in BMW Diamond Black, this Vantage was delivered new in Germany and has had three long-term private owners, including the current vendor who purchased the Aston Martin in April 2016. Numerous invoices for servicing and maintenance testify that the Aston has been cared-for regardless of cost. A rare opportunity to acquire of one of Aston Martin's most coveted models of recent times. Offered with books, tools and a German Fahrzeugbrief.
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