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2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage: Quick Overview
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2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2011 |
| Make | Aston Martin |
| Model | V8 Vantage |
| Trim | - |
| Style | Coupe |
| Type | Coupe |
| Category | Sports Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturing City | GAYDON |
Dimensions
| Doors | 2-Door |
| Curb Weight | 3595 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | 2 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 4.7-L V-8 |
| Engine Size | 4.7L |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 6-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $129,900 |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | $1,615 |
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What Problems Does the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Have?
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2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Prices and Market Value
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2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
15 gallons
City Mileage
13 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
19 miles/gallon
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Recalls & Defects
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Recall date
2014-01-16
Recall no.
14v010000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Aston Martin Lagonda OF North America (Aston Martin) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2014 DB9 and V8 Vantage, 2009-2012 Dbs, 2010-2012 Rapide, 2014 Rapide S, 2011-2012 V12 Vantage, 2011-2014 V8 Vantage S and 2012 Virage Vehicles. DUE TO A Manufacturing Error, THE Accelerator Pedal ARM MAY Break.
Consequence
IF THE Accelerator Pedal ARM Breaks, THE Engine Will Return TO Idle and THE Driver Will BE Unable TO Maintain or Increase Engine Speed, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Accelerator Pedal Assemblies. THE Recall Began ON February 11, 2014. Owners MAY Contact Aston Martin Customer Service BY Calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's Recall Number IS Ra-03-0017. Important: This Recall Supersedes Recall 13v-228. ANY Vehicle That HAS Been Remedied Under THE Previous Recall Needs TO Have THE Current Remedy Applied.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/Cooler
Recall date
2014-11-25
Recall no.
14v753000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Aston Martin Lagonda OF North America (Aston Martin) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2014 Db9, V12 Vantage, V8 Vantage, Dbs, and Virage Vehicles Manufactured July 3, 2006, TO November 5, 2014. IN THE Affected Vehicles, THE Electronic Control Module FOR THE Driver and Front Passenger Seat Heaters MAY Fail, Preventing THE Seat Heaters From Being Able TO BE Turned Off.
Consequence
IF THE Electronic Control Module Fails, THE Seat Heater Could GET HOT Enough That Areas OF THE Seat MAY Overheat and Smolder, Increasing THE Risk OF Injury TO THE Seat Occupant.
Remedy
Aston Martin Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Install AN Additional Module TO THE Circuit That CAN Interrupt THE Power TO THE Seat Heaters IN Case THE Electronic Control Module FOR THE Seat Heaters Fails, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began IN January 2015. Owners MAY Contact Aston Martin Customer Service BY Calling 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's Number FOR This Recall IS Ra-01-0019.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Recall date
2015-12-16
Recall no.
15v846000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Aston Martin Lagonda OF North America (Aston Martin) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2015 Db9, 2010-2012 Dbs, 2010-2016 V8 Vantage, 2012 Virage, 2010-2016 Rapide, 2014-2016 Vanquish, 2011-2016 V12 Vantage, and 2012-2013 V12 Zagato Vehicles. THE Affected Vehicles ARE Equipped With Interior Door Unlocking Mechanisms That MAY NOT Function When THE Vehicle HAS Been Locked From THE Outside. AS Such, These Vehicles Fail TO Conform TO Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 206, "door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence
IF THE Doors Cannot BE Opened BY AN Occupant From Inside THE Vehicle, They MAY BE Trapped Inside, Increasing Their Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Aston Martin Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Disable THE Double Locking Feature BY Reprogramming THE Software, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began August 10, 2016. Owners MAY Contact Aston Martin Customer Service AT 1-888-923-9988. Aston Martin's Number FOR This Recall IS Ra-01-0021.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Power Train
Recall date
2017-06-21
Recall no.
17v389000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Aston Martin THE Americas (Aston Martin) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2012 V8 Vantage Vehicles. THE Affected Vehicles Received Updated Transmission and Engine Control Software Which MAY Conflict With THE Pre-Existing Clutch Settings and MAY Cause THE Transmission TO Shift TO Neutral, or Enable Clutch Protection Mode Which Give Abrupt Gear Shifts.
Consequence
IF THE Transmission Shifts Into Neutral or Does NOT Operate AS Intended, There IS AN Increased THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Reinstall Clutch System Software, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began August 18, 2017. Owners MAY Contact Aston Martin Customer Service AT 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's Number FOR This Recall IS Ra-07-0022.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Electrical System:software
Recall date
2017-06-21
Recall no.
17v389000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Aston Martin THE Americas (Aston Martin) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2012 V8 Vantage Vehicles. THE Affected Vehicles Received Updated Transmission and Engine Control Software Which MAY Conflict With THE Pre-Existing Clutch Settings and MAY Cause THE Transmission TO Shift TO Neutral, or Enable Clutch Protection Mode Which Give Abrupt Gear Shifts.
Consequence
IF THE Transmission Shifts Into Neutral or Does NOT Operate AS Intended, There IS AN Increased THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Reinstall Clutch System Software, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began August 18, 2017. Owners MAY Contact Aston Martin Customer Service AT 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's Number FOR This Recall IS Ra-07-0022.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Power Train
Recall date
2017-06-21
Recall no.
17v391000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Aston Martin THE Americas (Aston Martin) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2014 V8 Vantage Vehicles Equipped With 7-Speed Auto-shift Manual (Asm) "sportshift II" Transmissions. A Connector FOR THE Clutch Fluid Line MAY Break, Resulting IN A Hydraulic Fluid Leak.
Consequence
THE Loss OF Hydraulic Fluid MAY Prevent THE Vehicle From Shifting OUT OF THE Gear That IT IS IN. Additionally, IF THE Vehicle IS Being Driven When THE Fluid Level Significantly Drops, THE Transmission MAY Shift TO AN Emergency Neutral AS THE Vehicle Comes TO A Stop. IF THE Driver Ignores THE Dash Warning Message and Exits THE Vehicle Without Applying THE Parking Brake, THE Vehicle MAY Roll Away. Either Condition Increases THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Aston Martin Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Install A Support Bracket TO Hold Pipe Securely IN Position, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began July 18, 2017. Owners MAY Contact Aston Martin Customer Service AT 1-949-379-3100. Aston Martin's Number FOR This Recall IS Ra-07-0024.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Insurance
Insurance for a 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Coupe with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Compare to Other Coupe?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage a Good Coupe?
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Drew is a seasoned automotive expert and contributor to VinCheck.info. With nearly 15 years of experience as a former Porsche technician, he brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to his writing. Born in North Carolina, a region renowned for its deep-rooted NASCAR culture, Drew developed a passion for cars early in life, often building and working on vehicles from a young age. At VINCheck, Drew leverages his extensive technical background to provide in-depth analyses of various vehicles. His articles often focus on engine performance, reliability, and maintenance insights, offering readers practical information grounded in real-world experience. Some of his notable contributions include reviews on the Mazda CX-5's longevity and detailed examinations of engine options for models like the 2011 Toyota Camry and Tacoma