Aston Martin have done the impossible. They’ve surprised us all and introduced a brand new car. It’s uglier than the sort of kids Shrek would have if he married a witch and is dirt cheap.
Actually, that’s a total lie. The British recently unveiled a facelifted version of the baby Aston and now they’re finally ready to give us an idea about what it costs. The dirt cheap part was also a lie.
![2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/04/2012-Aston-Martin-V8-Vantage-1.jpg)
The “new” models get an interesting price change. The coupe is now a bit cheaper and the convertible is a little bit more expensive than it used to be.
Neither of the sums are really that important because of the big price tag they had to begin with. A 2012 model year Aston Martin V8 Vantage coupe will cost you $118.370.
If perhaps you’re interested in buying, or rather gifting, the convertible version, that’ll hurt your bank account by about $132.870. Neither price mentions anything about handling and destination charges.
![2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/04/2012-Aston-Martin-V8-Vantage-2.jpg)
Somehow I don’t think having an Aston Martin delivered is the biggest kind of cost you can encounter in owning such a car.
What sets you apart from people who’ve bought the previous model is that the Aston Martin Vantage S lends some of its lines to the regular version now.
The interior and 420 horsepower 4.7 liter V8 carry over unchanged but we’re promised some changes in the handling department.
![2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2012/04/2012-Aston-Martin-V8-Vantage-3.jpg)
Aston Martin have given the 2012 Vantage V8 stiffer brakes and bigger suspension. Or is that the other way round?