Review: 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster [w/video]
 

Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Aston Martin, New Car Reviews
A Proper Argument for Ignoring the Performance Specifications Sheet



Handcrafted in Gaydon, England, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster is a convertible variant of the fixed-roof V8 Vantage Coupe. The soft-top made its world debut on the heels of its sibling, unveiled the following year at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. Now in its seventh model year, the non-S Roadster is one of the automaker's least expensive offerings (remembering that we are not subjected to the Scion iQ-based, but Aston Martin-branded, Cygnet on our shores).

As an entry-level Aston Martin, the V8 Vantage Roadster hides in the shadows of not only the higher performing Vantage S models, but the One-77, V12 Zagato, Rapide, DB9 and new Vanquish, just to name a few. The glitz, glamour and bright lights are bestowed on the more spectacular siblings, while the standard Vantage Roadster is left in the shadows.

But don't be fooled into thinking that its relative position in the family extinguishes its style, performance or British character. The 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster not only holds its own ground, but it has significantly more appeal after a slew of recent updates.Continue reading 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster [w/video]
2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.


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