What impact does the 2018 Vantage’s AMG engine have on the “Aston Martin-ness” of the car?
But the decision to drop the long standing Aston Martin tradition of using engines developed in house to power the 2018 Aston Martin Vantage in favor of a Mercedes-AMG sourced 4.0-liter twin turbo V8 was a big one. This has caused much debate among enthusiasts and purists about whether this change lessens the car’s very Aston Martin-ness, its ineffable something that makes an Aston Martin unique. Some will say that AMG powertrain adds much needed reliability and performance to the table, others will say that it takes away the bespoke character of the Vantage. How does this AMG heart fit with Aston Martin's heritage and brand identity? The engine noise, the power delivery, the feel of the engine itself are a huge part of a sports car's personality. Do Aston's engineers tune and integrate the engine enough to differentiate it from the Mercedes counterparts? Finally, does the end result achieve the emotional experience expected from an Aston Martin?
The AMG engine is a massive step up. It is more powerful, more reliable and yet sounds great. Aston tuned it to have its own character and I think they hit it. It is an Aston, through and through.
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