A 4.7-litre V8 Vantage in white with the manual gearbox — a high-specification example. Key information • 4.7-litre V8 Vantage • Manual gearbox • Finished in white • Around 420 bhp • 43,000 recorded miles Model overview The V8 Vantage was Aston Martin's compact, front-mid-engined sports car, built on the bonded-aluminium VH platform. From 2008 the engine grew to 4.7 litres and around 420hp, sharpening performance while keeping the car's beautifully balanced handling. With a proper manual gearbox and one of the best-looking bodies of its generation, the 4.7 V8 Vantage has become a firm modern-classic favourite.