Aston Martin V12 Vantage (2009)
2009-2018 · Aston Martin V12 Vantage (2009) — Sports Car, V12, designed by Marek Reichman.
The Story
The V12 Vantage is the enthusiast’s Aston: the oldest hot-rod trick – biggest engine, smallest car – executed to perfection. Aston squeezed the DB9’s 5.9-litre V12 (510 bhp) into the compact V8 Vantage body, initially manual-only, creating a raw, vivid driver’s car that became an instant cult hero.
The V12 Vantage S (2013) pushed it to 565 bhp; later the track-bred GT12 and GT8 (now separate pages) crowned the line. It’s a future blue-chip – and an evo 2009 Car of the Year contender.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Sports Car class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Marek Reichman
Born Sheffield to an English mother and Polish father; RCA-trained. Joined Aston in 2005 as Director of Design, now Executive VP & Chief Creative Officer – the most prolific Aston designer. Source: Wikipedia / Aston Martin.
Studio Motors POV
The most charismatic small Aston ever – a manual V12 Vantage is one of the great modern driver’s cars and a copper-bottomed future classic. Buy a manual while you still can.
The Engine
Aston Martin V12 (NA)
Market & Value
Values on cars like this move monthly. Our brokers price from real transactions.
What Reviewers Said About V12 Vantage (2009)
Worth Knowing About the V12 Vantage (2009)
3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1. It's pure hot-rodding: Aston's biggest V12 shoehorned into its smallest car, originally manual-only.
- 2. evo rated it among the best driver's cars of 2009; Hagerty calls it a 'sure-fire future collectible.'
- 3. It spawned the hardcore GT12 (2015) and GT8 (2016), now their own pages.
5 Fast Facts
- 1. 2009-2018; the 5.9 V12 in the compact Vantage.
- 2. 510 bhp (2009) -> 565 bhp (V12 Vantage S, 2013).
- 3. 0-60 ~4.1-3.7s; ~190-205 mph.
- 4. Manual at launch; later Sportshift III (manual returned for the S in 2016).
- 5. Designed by Marek Reichman; halo of the V8 Vantage line.
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
No specific V12 Vantage celebrity owner verified.
Studio Buyer’s Brief
The manual is the holy grail – early manual coupes and the manual V12 Vantage S (2016+) command big premiums. Check the V12 (coil packs), clutch and bonded chassis. A Hagerty-flagged future collectible with values already climbing; GT12/GT8 are the rarer halos (own pages).
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage (2009)
- Class
- Sports Car
- Production years
- 2009-2018
- Units built
- V12 Vantage 1,199 Coupe + 109 Roadster (2009-13) + V12 Vantage S (GT12/GT8 = separate rows)
- Variants
- V12 Vantage S (2013); GT8 (2016); Roadster
- Engine layout
- Front
- Engine
- V12
- Engine family
- Aston Martin V12 (NA)
- Displacement
- 5,935 cc (5.9L)
- Power
- 565 hp
- Torque
- 457 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 3.7 s
- Top speed
- 205 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 339 hp/tonne · 6.5 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual (2009-12); 7-speed Sportshift III (S; manual reintroduced 2016)
- Drivetrain
- RWD (front-mid engine) · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 3671 lb
Questions
V12 Vantage (2009) FAQ
What makes the Aston Martin V12 Vantage such an enthusiast favourite?
The V12 Vantage is a pure hot-rod: Aston Martin shoehorned the DBS’s 510 bhp 5.9-litre V12 into the lightweight Vantage body, creating what Hagerty rates as a sure-fire future collectible. It launched in 2009 with a six-speed manual as standard — no automatic was offered — making it one of the last great analogue Aston driving experiences.
How fast is the Aston Martin V12 Vantage S?
The V12 Vantage S, introduced in 2013, produces 565 bhp from the 5.9-litre naturally aspirated V12, achieving a top speed of 205 mph and 0-60 mph in approximately 3.7 seconds. The original 2009 V12 Vantage produced 510 bhp and reached 190 mph.
What is an Aston Martin V12 Vantage (2009) worth today?
Aston Martin V12 Vantage (2009) realised values span variants — early manual coupes benchmark around the low six figures, Sportshift V12 S can sit lower, and the rare 7-speed manual V12 Vantage S/Roadster examples trade well above $170,000. Manual gearbox cars command a significant premium over Sportshift automatics. Hagerty has flagged the 2009-2013 car as a future collectible.
How does the V12 Vantage compare to the Porsche 911 GT3?
The V12 Vantage and Porsche 911 GT3 are frequently compared as the definitive naturally aspirated sports cars of their era. The Vantage delivers a front-mid V12’s drama, torque, and sound; the GT3 is lighter, revs higher, and is more circuit-focused. The Vantage is the car for feel and occasion; the GT3 for lap times and precision.
Can you finance an Aston Martin V12 Vantage?
Yes. The V12 Vantage trades actively as a sought-after modern classic and is well-suited to specialist exotic-car finance.
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