The 2018-onwards Vantage shares its name with the 2005–2017 V8 Vantage (covered separately at /research/buyers-guides/aston-martin/v8-vantage) but shares nothing else: different engine (Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo V8 vs the earlier Jaguar-derived NA V8), different platform (bonded aluminium derived from the DB11 vs the earlier VH Gen II), and different manufacturing programme. It is not a facelift of that car — it is a new car under an old name.
Unveiled on 21 November 2017 with deliveries from June 2018 and a UK launch price of £120,900, the launch specification (2018–2023) uses the Mercedes-AMG M177 4.0 twin-turbo V8, producing 510 PS / 503 bhp and 505 lb ft / 685 Nm, with an 8-speed ZF automatic rear-mounted, 0–62 mph in 3.6 sec and 195 mph top speed. It was the first Aston with an electronic locking rear differential. The platform is bonded aluminium derived from the DB11, though only about a third of the structure is shared — steering, engine, suspension and exhaust were all specifically recoded for the sports car.
The 2024 facelift is the same generation, not a new car. The same AMG V8 was lifted to 665 PS / 656 hp and 800 Nm / 590 lb ft — a +155 PS / +115 Nm increase, described as the biggest single generational power increase over a predecessor model in Aston Martin's history (30% power, 15% torque), achieved via modified cam profiles, optimised compression, larger turbos and increased cooling. The facelift produced 202 mph, 0–60 mph in 3.4 sec, a completely new interior, a grille 38% larger, a body 30 mm wider, a 29% increase in rear stiffness under cornering load, and retained the 50:50 weight distribution.
The Vantage name itself is not new: Aston dates it to 1950, where it began as a 125 bhp engine option on the DB2.
The 2018-onwards Vantage is a category shift for the Vantage nameplate — Aston's first Vantage generation built around a Mercedes-AMG-supplied twin-turbo V8 rather than an in-house naturally-aspirated engine, and its first Vantage on a DB11-derived bonded-aluminium platform. The +155 PS / +115 Nm 2024 facelift is billed as the largest single generational power increase Aston has made over a predecessor model — a genuinely notable step within one generation of the same car. The nameplate itself traces back to a 125 bhp option on the 1950 DB2.
Variants
Range and production
Variant
Years
Production
Notes
Vantage Coupe (2018 launch)
2018–2023
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Unveiled 21 November 2017; deliveries began June 2018; UK launch price £120,900. AMG M177 4.0 twin-turbo V8, 510 PS / 503 bhp, 505 lb ft / 685 Nm. ZF 8-speed auto, rear-mounted. 0–62 mph in 3.6 sec; 195 mph. First Aston with an electronic locking rear differential. Bonded-aluminium platform derived from the DB11 — only ~1/3 of the structure shared; steering, engine, suspension and exhaust specifically recoded for the sports car.
Vantage Roadster
2020–present
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Convertible body on the same platform.
Vantage AMR
2019
200
Manual-transmission special edition. 7-speed Graziano dog-leg manual, 503 hp, −95 kg vs the standard car.
Vantage F1 Edition
2021–2023
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535 PS / 528 hp, uprated chassis, F1 safety-car aero and cosmetic package.
V12 Vantage (2022)
2022
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Twin-turbo V12-engined limited-run derivative.
Vantage 2024 facelift (Coupe / Roadster)
2024–present
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Same generation, not a new car. Same AMG V8 lifted to 665 PS / 656 hp and 800 Nm / 590 lb ft — +155 PS / +115 Nm over the launch car, the biggest single generational power increase over a predecessor model in Aston Martin's history (30% power, 15% torque), via modified cam profiles, optimised compression, larger turbos and increased cooling. 202 mph, 0–60 mph in 3.4 sec. Completely new interior. Grille 38% larger; body 30 mm wider; 29% increase in rear stiffness under cornering load. Retains 50:50 weight distribution.
Vantage S
2025–present
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Mid-2025; replaced the Vantage as the Formula 1 safety car (Verify — notes only).
Buyer's Guide
What to look for
Provenance — factory paperwork and service history
Modern Aston Martins live and die on continuous factory service history and dealer-network paperwork. For the 2018+ Vantage specifically, treat the 2018 launch car and the 2024 facelift as the same generation in two phases; the 665 PS / 656 hp facelift is a materially different proposition from the 510 PS / 503 bhp launch car, and pricing and specification should be verified against the phase — including manual transmission on the 200-unit AMR, F1 Edition trim and V12 Vantage where applicable. Confirm chassis number, delivery specification, options and full service book against the authorised dealer portal before pricing.
Drivetrain — V12 or AMG twin-turbo V8
The hand-built 5,935cc V12 (DBS V12) is a specialist service item; the Mercedes-AMG M177 4.0 twin-turbo V8 (DB12 and Vantage 2018+) is robust but must be maintained at an authorised dealer for warranty and value continuity. Cold-start behaviour, boost signature and any campaign history are the primary purchase-time diagnostics.
Chassis and body — bonded aluminium and carbon-ceramic brakes
VH-platform (DBS V12) and DB11-derived bonded-aluminium chassis (DB12, Vantage 2018+) require authorised body-shop repair; non-factory bonded-aluminium work is priced against that history. Carbon-ceramic brake systems are a factory-only replacement item.
Options, packages and specification
Specification drives value in the modern-Aston market. Carbon-ceramic brakes, lightweight packages, popular colour and trim combinations, and factory-fitted rare options are the material spec-side signals; confirm every claim against the delivery documents.
Pricing
What to pay
2018–2023 V8 Coupe, driver
GBP£60,000 – £80,000
Driver-condition 2018–2023 launch-phase V8 coupés. No confirmed US or European public-market bands located — Verify.
2018–2023 excellent / low-mileage / Roadster
GBP£80,000 – £110,000
Excellent, low-mileage launch-phase cars and Roadsters. US and European bands not established — Verify.
F1 Edition
GBP£110,000 – £130,000
F1 Edition trim (2021–2023). US and European bands not established — Verify.
2024 facelift onward
Near list; current production. Bands not established — Verify.
V12 Vantage (2022)
Twin-turbo V12-engined limited-run derivative. Priced individually against provenance and specification — Verify.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Ownership
Living with it
Typical mileage
2,000–6,000 miles typical
Service interval
12 months by time or 10,000 miles, whichever first
Annual running cost
$5,000 – $14,000 depending on use and specification
Fuel economy
16–22 mpg
Insurance
Agreed-value modern GT policy with limited mileage and secure storage. VH-platform DBS V12 and DB11-derived DB12 sit in the specialist modern-Aston underwriting tier.
Factory / authorised-dealer servicing
Modern Aston Martin drivetrains — hand-built V12 (DBS V12) and Mercedes-AMG M177 twin-turbo V8 (DB12 and Vantage 2018+) — should be serviced through the authorised dealer network. Continuous factory service history is a material value driver.
Carbon-ceramic brakes and electronics
Carbon-ceramic brake systems are standard on DBS V12 and optional on Vantage / DB12; replacement is a factory-only exercise. Verify state of the electronic package, infotainment revisions and any recall / campaign history at the dealer service portal before purchase.
UK annual costs
Annual road tax £600. Routine service £700–£1,000.
Common Problems
Known issues by system
Provenance
Continuous factory / authorised-dealer service history
CriticalNot applicable — market impact only
Symptoms — Gaps in service book, non-dealer major work, unreconciled options.
Inspection — Authorised dealer service-portal readout and delivery-document cross-check.
Chassis
Bonded-aluminium structural integrity and body-shop history
CriticalNot applicable — market impact only
Symptoms — Evidence of non-factory bonded-aluminium repair, panel mis-alignment.
Inspection — Authorised body-shop inspection with paint-depth gauge and documented repair history.
Engine / drivetrain
V12 or AMG M177 twin-turbo V8 service, cooling and boost signature
Inspection — Dealer inspection with campaign history and infotainment revision status.
Engine
AMG V8 coil pack failure from water ingress
ModerateTypically replaceable under warranty; out-of-warranty pack replacement modest
Symptoms — Engine management light on; possible misfire under load.
Inspection — Dealer fault-code read; inspect coil packs and pack seals for water ingress.
Gearbox
Hesitant or jerky downshifts (ZF 8-speed)
MinorSoftware calibration — typically covered under warranty
Symptoms — Hesitation or jerkiness on downshift.
Inspection — Dealer TCU software revision check; road test through downshift range — typically a calibration issue rather than mechanical.
Valuation
Current value bands by region
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
Depreciation from the £120,900 launch price has been substantial: tidy 2018–2023 examples now trade around £65,000. F1 Edition cars sit around £120,000. No verified public auction results.
Auctions
Recent results
Date
Auction
Car
Mileage
Result
No recent public auction results currently meet our verification standard. We publish sale figures only from verified examples, and will update this guide as qualifying results become available.
Investment
Long-term outlook
EmergingHorizon: 5–10 years
As Aston's first Mercedes-AMG-powered Vantage and its first bonded-aluminium DB11-derived sports car, the AM6 Vantage occupies a distinct category from its 2005–2017 predecessor. The AMR (manual), F1 Edition, V12 Vantage and 2024 facelift specification are the natural collector focus; continuous factory service history is a material value driver.
Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.
