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Aston Martin Vantage
CarTimeline lists the redesigned Aston Martin Vantage at 656 hp from its 4.0-liter V8 across the 2024-2026 model years, with the Vantage S variant tuned up to 670 hp. Car and Driver says Aston Martin took a similar approach with the 2026 Vantage S, implementing subtle upgrades to elevate the already enthralling Vantage to a new level of driver engagement, focusing on precise chassis changes to improve handling and feedback rather than chasing a stratospheric power output or lap records. MotorTrend says the 2026 Vantage S promises to be the peak of sports car performance.
Power across the lineup
CarTimeline (opens in a new tab) lists the redesigned Aston Martin Vantage (AM6) at 656 hp from its 4.0-liter V8 across the 2024, 2025 and 2026 model years, with the Vantage S Roadster (opens in a new tab) tuned up to 670 hp.
What changed for the Vantage S
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says Aston Martin implemented subtle upgrades for the 2026 Vantage S to elevate the already enthralling Vantage to a new level of driver engagement, with the Vantage S not concerned with a stratospheric power output or setting blistering lap records, instead focusing on precise changes to the chassis components to improve handling and provide more feedback.
How it's being received
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the new 2026 Aston Martin Vantage S promises to be the peak of sports car performance.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Aston Martin Vantage have?
CarTimeline (opens in a new tab) says 656 hp, with the Vantage S at 670 hp.
What did Aston Martin change for the 2026 Vantage S?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says precise chassis changes to improve handling and feedback, not a power increase.
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The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage is built around 4.0L twin-turbo V8, rated at 656 horsepower across its sports coupe body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 1 trim.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Vantage seats 2 and is a Sports coupe.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 Vantage.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Aston Martin Vantage
The Vantage is sold as a single configuration with a hand-built 656-horsepower twin-turbo V8: customization is through options, not a trim ladder.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Aston Martin Vantage model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Aston Martin Vantage | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Aston Martin Vantage | 2025 record → | |
| 2021 Aston Martin Vantage | 2021 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Aston Martin Vantage.
Aston Martin has used the Vantage name on a number of vehicles, normally indicating a high-performance version of another model. In one case, from 1972–1973, the Vantage was a distinct model, being a straight-6 powered version of the DBS, a car that had been launched as a straight-6 but was by that time V8-powered (as the DBS V8). Despite the Vantage nameplate, the 1972–1973 Vantage was in reality the least powerful model in the manufacturer's range at the time.
Source: Aston Martin Vantage (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Aston Martin Vantage at a glance
- Production
- 1972–1973, 71 produced
- Assembly
- United Kingdom: Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England
- Class
- Grand tourer
- Body style
- 2-door coupé
- Layout
- FR layout
- Engine
- 4.0 L Tadek Marek I6
- Predecessor
- Aston Martin DBS
- Related models
- Aston Martin V8
- Designer
- William Towns
Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)
- January 2025, Back Over Prevention:Display Function. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DB12, 2025 Vantage, and 2025 DBX707 vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail… Consequence: An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- September 2024, Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pipes, Hoses, And Fittings. Aston Martin The Americas (Aston Martin) is recalling certain 2024-2025 DBX707, 2024-2025 DB12, and 2025 Vantage vehicles. The engine oil cooler hose may split during vehicle operation, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure. Consequence: A sudden loss of oil and oil pressure could lead to the engine stalling or seizing, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Year by year
The Aston Martin Vantage across 10 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Aston Martin Vantage | 18 | $4,450 | 1 | ||
| 2025 Aston Martin Vantage | 18 | $4,300 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Aston Martin Vantage | 16–20 | $3,900–$4,850 | 2 | ||
| 2022 Aston Martin Vantage | 20 | $3,900 | 1 | ||
| 2021 Aston Martin Vantage | 20 | $3,900 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 Aston Martin Vantage | 17–20 | $3,900–$4,550 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Aston Martin Vantage | 21 | $3,700 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Aston Martin Vantage | 12–14 | $5,550–$6,450 | 2 | ||
| 2016 Aston Martin Vantage | 14–16 | $4,850–$5,550 | 7 | ||
| 2015 Aston Martin Vantage | 14–16 | $4,850–$5,550 | 7 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Aston Martin Vantage, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 to 2025 | 2 to 1 | Labels: Vantage | Labels: Vantage V12, Vantage V8; Engines: 5.2L 12-cyl | |
| 2022 to 2023 | 1 to 2 | 20.0 to 18.0 | Labels: Vantage V12; Engines: 5.2L 12-cyl | |
| 2021 to 2022 | Engines: 4L 8-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic 8-spd | Engines: 4L 8-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (S8) | ||
| 2020 to 2021 | 2 to 1 | 18.5 to 20.0 | Labels: Vantage Manual; Transmissions: Manual 7-spd | |
| 2019 to 2020 | 1 to 2 | 21.0 to 18.5 | Labels: Vantage Manual; Transmissions: Manual 7-spd | |
| 2017 to 2019 | 2 to 1 | 13.0 to 21.0 | Labels: Vantage V8; Engines: 4L 8-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (S8) | Labels: V12 Vantage S; Engines: 6L 12-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (AM7), Manual 7-spd |
| 2016 to 2017 | 7 to 2 | 15.0 to 13.0 | Transmissions: Manual 7-spd | Labels: V8 Vantage, V8 Vantage S, Vantage GT; Engines: 4.7L 8-cyl; Transmissions: Manual 6-spd |
Buying used
What the Aston Martin Vantage recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | engine and engine cooling; back over prevention (display function) | None |
| 2020 | 1 | air bags | None |
| 2019 | 2 | air bags | None |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Aston Martin Vantage trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | RWD | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 656 | 590 | 3,847 | – | 18 | – |
| S | RWD | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 656 | 590 | 3,847 | – | 18 | $199,500 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Aston Martin Vantage model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 656 | 3,847 | – | 19.3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 656 | – | – | 19.3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) / 5.2-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 503–690 | – | – | 19.3 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 503–527 | – | – | 19.3 |
| 2021 | 2 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 503 | – | – | 19.3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 503 | – | – | 19.3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 503 | – | – | 19.3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6.0-liter V12 | 563 | 3,671 | – | 21.1 |
| 2016 | 4 | 6.0-liter V12 / 4.7-liter V8 | 426–565 | 3,726–3,847 | – | 21.1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4.7-liter V8 / 6.0-liter V12 | 426–430 | 3,549–3,595 | – | 21.1 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Aston Martin Vantage: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | engine cooling, backup camera |
| 2024 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | not available | ||
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | airbags |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | airbags |
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Aston Martin Vantage?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Aston Martin Vantage model year: recall counts across the 3 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about 1.7 recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Aston Martin Vantage by model year?
2025: engine cooling, backup camera. 2020: airbags. 2019: airbags.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Buying, records and recalls, Engine and cooling, Climate and electrical.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Vantage come in?
The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage (sports coupe) is offered in one trim, Vantage.
Q02What are the 2026 Vantage trims?
The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage comes in one trim, Vantage.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Vantage use?
The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage is built around 4.0L twin-turbo V8, rated at 656 horsepower across its sports coupe body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Vantage have?
The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage is rated at 656 horsepower (4.0L twin-turbo V8).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Vantage?
The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage is offered with RWD.