Aston Martin Vantage Roadster 2007

 

Exclusive, handsome, and massively powerful, the Aston Martin Vantage offers a dignified take on the high-performance grand touring car blueprint. Featuring a new 656-hp twin-turbo V-8, a revised interior, and several deceivingly minor exterior updates, the 2025 Vantage is improved in every metric. Sadly, the 12-cylinder Vantage is no longer, but the new V-8 brings a 128-hp increase over the outgoing engine that should assuage any angst over it having four fewer cylinders. The Vantage's athletic chassis gets a boost with revised suspension geometry and improved dynamics software, and the gasoline V-8 provides visceral thrills via hasty acceleration accompanied by a sonorous exhaust note. The refreshed interior, while still snug, features upgraded hand-stitched leather and a modern infotainment system. Thankfully, a handful of physical controls for critical functions, including drive mode, exhaust selection, and HVAC settings remain. Drivers seeking that rarefied sports car experience who find the similarly- priced Porsche 911 Turbo and the Mercedes-AMG GT63 too common will find a kindred spirit in the Vantage; those seeking even more exclusivity are welcome to step up to the Aston DB12.