
The car industry is often one where marginal gains are celebrated; where the same basic formula is tipped and tucked, each facelift bringing sharper lines, snazzier tech and a sprinkling of extra power.
Not so, the new Aston Martin Vantage. Instead of making a few choice upgrades, Aston has upped the power of its sports car by a massive 30%, while torque is up 15% and the Vantage’s performance figures land only just shy of its DB12 big brother.