In May 2008, Aston Martin announced new technological updates for the Vantage, which included changes to the engine, transmission, suspension and appearance.
New cylinder liners that were now pressed into the aluminium block instead of the original cast-in variants allow a thinner liner, which in turn allows a larger capacity of 4.7 L. The cylinder bore and stroke has been increased from 89 mm (3.5 in) to 91 mm (3.6 in) and 86 mm (3.4 in) to 91 mm (3.6 in) respectively, giving a total displacement of 4,735 cc.
The dry sump lubrication system was also modified.

The "Sportshift"  automated manual transmission benefited from a software update, while a lightened flywheel was introduced for both the manual and the Sportshift versions.
Aston Martin also stiffened the suspension and the suspension system now uses Bilstein dampers.
An optional sports pack was offered with stiffer springs for better handling and all-new 5-spoke alloy wheels.
Sportshift-equipped models also received a new dual throttle mapping update which allows the driver to choose from the default sport mode, or comfort mode, which gives more comfortable shifts and throttle input for drivability.
For the 2012 model year, Aston Martin replaced the 6-speed Sportshift with the 7-speed Sportshift II first utilised in the V8 Vantage S.
New wheels are also part of the update including 20-spoke alloy wheels and new 5-spoke aluminium wheels for the sports pack.
The interior has been changed slightly, using an updated console similar to the Aston Martin DBS and the DB9.

The update provides the Vantage with a power increase to 420 bhp (313 kW; 426 PS) at 7,000 rpm (an 11% increase) and a peak torque of 470 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) at 5,750 rpm (a 15% increase), providing the car with additional reserves of mid-range performance and an improved top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).
The Vantage can now accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.3 seconds, half a second faster over the outgoing model.
Combined European fuel economy and CO
2 emissions are also improved by 13% (Sportshift).
In May 2008, Aston Martin announced new technological updates for the Vantage, which included changes to the engine, transmission, suspension and appearance. New cylinder liners that were now pressed into the aluminium block instead of the original cast-in variants allow a thinner liner, which in turn allows a larger capacity of 4.7 L. The cylinder bore and stroke has been increased from 89 mm (3.5 in) to 91 mm (3.6 in) and 86 mm (3.4 in) to 91 mm (3.6 in) respectively, giving a total displacement of 4,735 cc. The dry sump lubrication system was also modified.
The "Sportshift"  automated manual transmission benefited from a software update, while a lightened flywheel was introduced for both the manual and the Sportshift versions. Aston Martin also stiffened the suspension and the suspension system now uses Bilstein dampers. An optional sports pack was offered with stiffer springs for better handling and all-new 5-spoke alloy wheels. Sportshift-equipped models also received a new dual throttle mapping update which allows the driver to choose from the default sport mode, or comfort mode, which gives more comfortable shifts and throttle input for drivability. For the 2012 model year, Aston Martin replaced the 6-speed Sportshift with the 7-speed Sportshift II first utilised in the V8 Vantage S.
New wheels are also part of the update including 20-spoke alloy wheels and new 5-spoke aluminium wheels for the sports pack. The interior has been changed slightly, using an updated console similar to the Aston Martin DBS and the DB9.
The update provides the Vantage with a power increase to 420 bhp (313 kW; 426 PS) at 7,000 rpm (an 11% increase) and a peak torque of 470 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) at 5,750 rpm (a 15% increase), providing the car with additional reserves of mid-range performance and an improved top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). The Vantage can now accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.3 seconds, half a second faster over the outgoing model. Combined European fuel economy and CO
2 emissions are also improved by 13% (Sportshift).
Aston Martin Vantage (2005)