The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was hailed at its 1977 introduction as "Britain's First Supercar" for its 270 km/h top speed. Its engine was shared with the Lagonda, but it used high-performance camshafts, increased compression ratio, larger inlet valves and bigger carburettors mounted on new manifolds for increased output. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, one-tenth of a second quicker than the Ferrari Daytona.
- Manufacturer
- Aston Martin Lagonda
- Production
- 1977–1989
- Body style
- Roadster (2 seats)
- Layout
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5 speed manual
- Length
- 4585 mm
- Width
- 1829 mm
- Height
- 1346 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2611 mm
- Max torque
- 280 nm
