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First-generation Aston Martin V8 Vantage gets performance upgrade

Owners of 4.3-litre Aston Martin V8 Vantages can now bring their car's performance much closer to that of the newer, 4.7-litre car. The retro-fit kit ups power and torque by 20bhp and 8lb ft, taking total output and twist to 400bhp and 310lb ft.

It means top speed rises to 177mph and 0-60mph drops to around 5sec, figures which are just a whisker away from the bigger engined, upgraded Vantage that went on sale this year at £85,000. The changes include a remapped ECU, which also allows higher octane fuels to be maximised, as well as a revised induction system from the DBS that pushes more air into the engine.

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The Sports Pack from the current Vantage is also available, which stiffens the springs, adds Bilstein dampers and forged aluminium five-spoke alloys that reduce the car's unsprung weight and boost its dynamic qualities.

Like the performance upgrade, it can be easily retro-fitted, with price and availability details at Aston Martin dealers now.

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