The revised 4.7-litre 420bhp (426PS/313kW) entry-level V8 Vantage features improvements first seen in the critically acclaimed Vantage S.

The standard six-speed manual transmission remains, but the optional six-speed Sportshift™ automated manual transmission has now been replaced with the seven-speed Sportshift™ II.

Quicker steering, bigger brakes and wider tyres have all been fitted to the V8 Vantage including a new steering column installation, re-valved power-steering pump and a quicker ratio of 15:1 compared to 17:1 on the previous model. The V8 Vantage also comes with tyres that are 10mm wider than the outgoing model.

At the front a lower bumper – complete with aerodynamic splitter – houses a larger air intake that feeds the engine and front brakes.

These technical and styling changes have been applied to both the V8 Vantage Coupe and Roadster models, with prices starting from RRP £84,995 / €108,500 (Germany).

The RRP £99,995 / €128,500 (Germany) Vantage S remains the most equipped and highest performing V8-engined model in the range, developing 430bhp (436PS/321kW) at 7300rpm and 490Nm (361lb ft) of torque at 5000rpm.

Production of the V12 Vantage continues unchanged and later this year the Vantage range will be joined by the V12 Zagato, created in 2011 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic DB4GT Zagato.