Used 2011 Aston Martin Vantage Base for sale 

known for its luxury sports cars, Aston Martin has a few different models in its lineup, including coupes, convertibles, and an SUV. The Vantage Coupe is one of the most elite and revered of the supercars that the brand fabricates. It all starts with Aston Martin's all-aluminum platform, the same basic chassis that also underpins the Aston Martin DB9, Aston Martin DBS, and Aston Martin Rapide. 

The competition can't match Aston Martin's V8 Vantage ability to combine automotive theatre with comfort and practicality. The options list is extensive and includes items that are often standard at this price range, including cruise control, heated seats, memory functions, satellite radio, and a navigation system. 

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The Aston Martin Vantage is a stand-alone trim with a few extra options to adorn. Based on the equipment that goes on it and the price corresponding to each of them, we prefer the Base trim. It comes with a commendable powertrain and some features that are way ahead of their time.

Something every Aston Martin is flawless at is with its powertrain. Even the decades-old Vantage is no exception to that fact. With an enormous 4.7L naturally aspirated V8 under the hood, the brand ensures there is no competitor that can be any closer to the Vantage. Mated to a 6-Speed manual as a standard configuration, this extravagant powertrain produces around 420 HP and 346 lb-ft. of torque. 

There is no dual-clutch transmission, as that is still under the developmental phase for Aston Martin. Aston Martin estimates a manual-equipped coupe will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. How far it checks those boxes is derived in the following table. 

As observed, in the battle of the coupes, the Aston Martin Vantage cows down to the Audi R8, another iconic sports car of its kind. With 3.6 seconds straight to 60 MPH, the Audi R8 defeats both the coupes single-handedly without any external boost. However, the price of this coupe is too formidable for the amount of tech that is on offer.]

Those purchasing big and bulky are seldom worried about their ambiguity with the fuel economy. The EPA-estimated fuel economy with the manual is 13 mpg city/19 mpg highway and 15 mpg combined. 

On the contrary, the automatic transmission returns some better figures, spanning almost upto 21 MPG on the highways. Though other exotic cars costing considerably less money can match or better the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S straight-line performance, none can provide such an enjoyable driving experience.

Overall, it seems like the Vantage still formulates as the least efficient car., but the stage is equally perhaps more than that, shared by Audi. Meanwhile, the silent killer Nissan GT-R comes in with the stock 3.8L that blasts the vehicle off in a jiffy. All this only with premium fuel under the hood, on a motor that gives away fabulous performance with the sport package.

As long as you don't peek over your shoulder, you'll be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the V8 Vantage and the pricier DB9 2+2. The Vantage has only two seats and there are fewer interior detail options (no choices of wood veneers), but otherwise, the two cars share the same front seats, center stack, and instrument cluster.

Altogether this is a high-class cabin that lives up to the celebrated Aston Martin badge, not to mention this car's lofty price tag. 

In terms of practicality, the V8 Vantage falls between the comfortable Audi R8 exotic car and the practical Porsche 911 sports car. The Aston's taut roof line limits the window area and features thick pillars, which make its occupants feel hunkered down in a restrictive space. There is an adequate amount of space for most drivers and passengers, although the footwells are narrow, as in a sports car. 

Still, the cargo area beneath this coupe's hatchback provides 10.6 cubic feet of usable space, while the convertible's traditional trunk can swallow 5 cubic feet of stuff. (This is one way in which the V8 Vantage proves more practical than either the Audi R8 or Porsche 911.) Meanwhile, the convertible's power-operated soft top deploys or retracts in about 18 seconds. 

• 10-way power seats feature twin lumbar adjustment and memory function
• Optional dual-stage heated front seats
• Stitched dashboard seams and machined instrument dials are among the upscale touches
• Front And Rear Parking Sensors
• Cruise Control 

2011 Aston Martin Infotainment:

Given the fancy price tag, one would easily mistake the Vantage for a heavily equipped model of ecstasy. However, the truth is quite the opposite of that. Although Aston Martin is capitalistically known to be distinctively equipped, there are a number of things missing from the list of standard features, as items like heated seats, driver-seat memory functions, auto-dimming mirror, and Bluetooth are instead on the options list. The outdated navigation system is also a notable letdown. The feature list is largely emphasized on performance, due to which the gismos of modern-day infotainment are not quite possible inside the Vantage.

• 160-Watt Audio Output
• MP3 jack
• Multi-Linguistic Information Screen
• Optional Bluetooth connectivity
• Optional navigation system
• Optional satellite radio
• Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Audio System

As with other models in Aston Martin’s line, the Vantage has a sleek shape that looks like it was carved via wind erosion rather than at the hand of a designer.

Its subtle lines and utter lack of sharp edges are a welcome sight when put next to other cars like the wide Audi R8 and the stubby Porsche 911. The classic coupe shape lives on with the new Aston Martin Vantage – it’s what all those matchbox cars your childhood aspired to be.

The stubborn-looking coupe from Aston Martin is wider, taller, and optimally weighted amongst its rivals. The credit for the biggest car undoubtedly comes from the Audi R8, which is one of the most loved cars of all time. Defeating such an established and trustworthy member of the market is no joke even for the largely anticipated styling to the Aston Martin Vantage: 

• Twin-bezel headlamps flank Aston Martin’s trapezoidal grille
• Flared front fenders are trailed by inset side vents, and all lines flow rearward to the V8 Vantage’s twin-bar tail lamp
• Integrated decklid spoiler and twin exhaust pipes
• Convertible has a fabric top that stows beneath a metal tonneau cover
• 19-inch wheels
• Optional chrome grille
• Optional painted brake calipers

Apparently, even for the most opulent brands in the history of automobiles, safety remains a secondary concern against desired luxe. It is obviously not tested by the NHTSA, nor has it been under the radar of the IIHS. Standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes with brake assist, traction and stability control, rear parking sensors, and side airbags that provide head and torso protection. The Roadster includes pop-up roll bars. and front parking sensors remain an optional ambiguity.

• Anti Lock brakes
• Traction control
• Electronic stability system
• Side-impact airbags are standard; 
• Seats incorporate head-protection airbags

There's a generalization that beautiful people can get a free pass in life. When it comes to the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, its looks will override any reservations you might have about flaws in its character. And yet the most affordable version of Aston Martin's GT cars has more than just good looks going for it.

But it’s this Aston’s aesthetics that undoubtedly draws the most attention. On paper, comparing the Vantage coupe or convertible to cars like the Audi R8, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Maserati Gran Turismo, and Jaguar XKR might make it seem like a bit of a socialite outcast at a country club.