Introduction: Aston Martin introduced a V8 Vantage in 2006 24 h of Nurburgring race and finished it on the 24th place overall, driven by the company's employees.

Introduction: It was the last Aston Martin launched under Ford's management and enjoyed the success of new technologies found outside its owner.

Introduction: In 2006, Aston Martin was still linked with Jaguar and Ford. But it was still a luxurious GT car that featured a different approach to its customers and to a different market segment.

Introduction: The V8 Vantage Volante LWB was the longest and heaviest Aston Martin built to that date, and it was the most practical continental touring car.

Introduction: While his hard-top cousin V-8 Vantage gathered all the glory as a company car for an MI-6 employee named Bond, the Volante version got the attention deserved by a luxurious convertible.