The DB6 Vantage has garnered acclaim for its enhanced handling, exceptional grip, and impressive braking performance. It achieved an impressive top speed of 148mph, and its quarter-mile time of 14.5 seconds was the quickest ever recorded by the magazine for a four-seater vehicle. Even at speeds of 120mph, the Aston Martin maintained a relaxed composure comparable to other powerful cars at 80mph.
The 4.0-liter DOHC engine remained unaltered in its standard triple-SU carburetor configuration. However, the Vantage specification engine, boasting a 9.4:1 compression ratio, now produced an impressive 325bhp. The car retained the ZF five-speed manual gearbox from the previous model, and ‘Selectaride’ driver-adjustable damping was standard. Notably, power-assisted steering became an optional feature for the first time. In total, 1,327 saloon units were produced, including seven shooting brake conversions by Harold Radford.
Source: Bonhams
