The 2018 Aston Martin Vantage has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 2.95 crore ex showroom Mumbai. The car was launched the Aston Martin Mumbai dealership Infinity Cars.
The new Vantage is powered by a 4.0 litre twin turbo V8 engine that develops 503 bhp and 685 Nm of maximum torque of 685 Nm. It goes from 0 to 100 in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 314 kph. The engine is mated to a ZF eight speed automatic gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. The new Vantage is also the first Aston to come with an Electronic Rear Differential.
On the exterior, the new Vantage features slim LED headlamps and tail lamps. The front also features a splitter and gills on the side that are integrated into the body. There are 20 inch alloy wheels with a staggered tyre setup, 235/40 at the front and 295/35 profile at the rear. The rear comes with a centre diffuser along with dual exhausts.
On the interior, the Vantage has a cowl style layout for the instrument cluster. The centre console is wide and houses the transmission switches. There is an 8 inch screen for the infotainment system, sports steering wheel with paddle shifters, dual zone climate control, sports seats with memory function and keyless go. The Vantage gets a combination of Alcantara and leather upholstery as standard while full leather can also be ordered as an option. Standard boot space stands at 350 litres.
Infinity cars has also announced expansion of their facilities to the city of Bengaluru. 20 units of the new Vantage have been allotted to India for this year. Bookings are already open and the first car will be delivered in December this year.