2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specifications

Specifications

2006 2007 2008 2011 2012 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Limited slip differential
Production Years for Series :	2005 -
Weight :	3594 lbs \| 1630.211 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	4.9 seconds.
Top Speed :	175 mph \| 281.575 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	4300 cc \| 262.4 cu in. \| 4.3 L.
Power :	380 HP (279.68 KW) @ 7000 RPM
Torque :	302 Ft-Lbs (410 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Valvetrain :	32 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head

Transmission:
6 Manual

Handling

Recall

Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Manufacturer	Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Mfr Report Date	20060703
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V753000
Summary	Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 DB9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, DBS, and Virage vehicles manufactured July 3, 2006, to November 5, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic control module for the driver and front passenger seat heaters may fail, preventing the seat heaters from being able to be turned off.
Consequence	If the electronic control module fails, the seat heater could get hot enough that areas of the seat may overheat and smolder, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy	Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional module to the circuit that can interrupt the power to the seat heaters in case the electronic control module for the seat heaters fails, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Aston Martin Customer Service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's number for this recall is RA-01-0019.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer	ASTON MARTIN
Mfr Report Date	20070301
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V449000
Summary	ASTON MARTIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 DB9 COUPE, DB9 VOLANTE, V8 VANTAGE COUPE, V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER, AND DBS COUPE VEHICLES. THE FRONT BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM CAM BOLT COULD CRACK ALONG ITS SHANK ALLOWING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO MOVE.
Consequence	MOVEMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL INFLUENCE THE DRIVER'S CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM CAM BOLTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ASTON MARTIN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-923-9988.
Notes	ASTON MARTIN SAFETY RECALL NO. RA-04-0014.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Manufacturer	Aston Martin Lagonda of North America
Mfr Report Date	20071101
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V010000
Summary	Aston Martin Lagonda of North America (Aston Martin) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 DBS, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the accelerator pedal arm may break.
Consequence	If the accelerator pedal arm breaks, the engine will return to idle and the driver will be unable to maintain or increase engine speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assemblies. The recall began on February 11, 2014. Owners may contact Aston Martin customer service by calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's recall number is RA-03-0017. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes recall 13V-228. Any vehicle that has been remedied under the previous recall needs to have the current remedy applied.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

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Q: What engine did the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage was a V 8 (4300 cc | 262.4 cu in. | 4.3 L.) with 380 HP (279.68 KW) @ 7000 RPM and 302 Ft-Lbs (410 NM) @ 5000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage have? A: The 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.