Aston Martin 2018-present generation

The Aston Martin Vantage introduced in 2005 was the brand's smallest and most accessible sports car, launched at the Geneva Motor Show for the 2006 model year and positioned against the Porsche 911. It became the most successful model in Aston Martin's history, built on a bonded aluminum structure with a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and distinctive swan doors.

V8 versions began with a 4.3-liter engine making 380 bhp, later growing to a 4.7-liter unit with 420 bhp and 430 bhp in the Vantage S. A 5.9-liter V12 variant offered 510-565 bhp depending on the model.

Production ran from 2005 to 2018 across roughly 15,417 V8 coupes and 6,231 roadsters, spanning 28 variants including S, N-series, and GT editions plus track cars such as the GT12 and AMR Pro. The Vantage also raced across GT2, GT3, GT4, and endurance categories.