In September of 1964 the DB5 Vantage prototype, DP217, was revealed with triple Weber twin-choke, sidedraft carburetors and a 5-speed transmission. Aston Martin quoted peak power at 325 bhp at 5,750 rpm which was 40 more than the standard-specification DB5. Only 65 of the DB5 coupes were fitted with the 325 bhp Vantage package of 898 total coupes. Seven very rare Vantage Convertibles were also produced.
