Aston Martin Vantage: a weekend with the $522k supercar

Aston Martin Vantage: a weekend with the $522k supercar
The Aston Martin Vantage. (Images: Supplied)
Matt Martel
I have reviewed electric and efficient hybrids for the past couple of years. But in the interests of journalism, truth, honesty and pursuit of justice (or some such lie), I accepted an offer to drive the new twin-turbo V8 Aston Martin Vantage for the weekend. This is no EV. Oh my God, no.It is a throaty, aggressive, hand-built four-litre sportscar that looks incredible. It is the car I am meant to hate, but it is awesome. If I win the Lotto, I’m buying one. It sits downstairs in my apartment building garage next to my excellent...

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