Overview & Reviews

The big news this year is the debut of the V8 Vantage Roadster, which goes on sale in the second quarter of 2007. While a six-speed manual transmission is standard on all 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage coupes and roadsters, a new "Sportshift" paddle-shifted sequential manual transmission is optional on the roadster. Meanwhile, the Vantage Coupe gets more standard equipment, including full leather trim and a revised seat design with an occupant classification airbag sensor, two-way lumbar adjustment and a power-operated easy-entry feature. Basic amenities like dual-stage seat heaters, seat memory and an auto-dimming rearview mirror join the options list this year. Other new extras on the 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage include bespoke colors of leather upholstery, 19-inch anthracite-finish wheels, and wider and grippier Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires.

• Gorgeous styling, rewarding handling dynamics, small production numbers ensure exclusivity.

• Gives up some performance to more mainstream rivals, narrow seats and footwells, unknown reliability.

User Reviews:

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  Sportster Even More Fun - 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
  By kansashick - March 26 - 8:50 pm

  I traded my 2006 coupe for a leftover 2007 roadster and could not be happier. The 06 had several of the early production problems -- sorted out by AM nicely. This car, OTOH, is simply perfect. IMO, it looks even better than the coupe and the sportshift (once you get used to it) is even more fun than the manual and allows for even more aggressive driving on the twisties. The top fits well and the car is quiet with it up. Wind buffeting is not much of a problem top down. I get even more thumps up and admiring looks in the roadster than in the coupe. This is a very special, very exclusive car. To the best of my knowledge. there are only three in KC and I have yet to see the other two.