Vantage Final Edition

[CheckSix]

Word is that there's a new edition for MY2016 with production to be started in January and orders for V8 vantage now closed (including the MY16 GT). The announcement is slated for end of August / September.

This is not going to be the AMG engined Vantage replacement but a send off or 'just another special edition.'

Can anyone confirm or deny this reliably?

I understand if you will have to shoot me afterwards

From someone who has of course just ordered the MY16 GT

Cheers!

[CheckSix]

The thread regarding Vantage MY2016 changes on the 6speedonline forum was what prompted me to question the time frame...

My dealer said he does not know of any new editions so soon. If there is any further V8 Vantage editions it would be good to know as my build slot is mid August with delivery in October... if they are going to announce one just as mine is being built I wouldn't be very pleased!

[CheckSix]

Yes, my understanding previously from a source is that the DB11 (already previewed to some) is due first with the V12 (current block) turbo (new); followed by the DB11 V8 AMG engine. I am quite certain that this will be first as is the consensus on here.

Then the DBX (SUV) will be replacing the Rapide (discontinued)... I believe this will be the 2nd new model.

This should be followed by an updated Vanquish; yes I understand the Vanquish is AML's newest car but it will need an update to keep it above the DB11 (especially in power if not in looks!).

Finally the Vantage will then be replaced with the AMG V8 twin turbo rated 'at-least 510hp' according to this same source.'

This is very exciting for me as I actually like the idea of AMG engines (my favourite of the Germans) with their electronic safety features etc. combined with the graceful and fabulous Astons body (Kind of like a supermodel with a double pHD!)

However... I prefer a manual for my 'sports' car; thus ordering the MY16 GT as the manual may die with this generation... it would be quite annoying if Aston then announced an 'ultimate' V8 Vantage (along the lines of the GT12) before my car is even in production or delivered!

[CheckSix]

Indeed Jonby, an earlier post has already hinted and I can confirm (from my source) that there will be a DB9.2 [Edit: edition that may not be named] (separate from the DB9.2 GT)... perhaps this will be translated to the Vantage as per the Centenary editions.

As myself and many others on this forum were aware of the MY2016 changes for quite some time before the announcement at Goodwood (I had placed my order a few months ago) I was hoping for more 'preview information' on this new reiteration of the Vantage...

I am buying my first Aston with my heart (rather than head)... I don't want my first experience to be with such trepidation and uncertainty

Edited by CheckSix on Tuesday 28th July 14:59

[CheckSix]

Yes I was thinking the same; its quite confusing as the DB10 moniker is actually a Vantage - and may preview the new vantage with and with out the AMG engines.

This will be more likely as the DB11s are retaining the 'older' engine + turbo (although quoted as 'completely redesigned' V12 turbo) first before the AMG engines.

[CheckSix]

My source has confirmed there's no new model for V8 for 2016... Which leaves open the V12

[CheckSix]

What I mean was besides the MY16 vantage V8 with all those changes (as per my order) there's no new V8 version specifically.

[CheckSix]

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/aston-martin/36...

Interesting update on this discussion.

Final edition vantage V8 for USA looks like real deal...