Aston Martin V12 Vantage (2022)

The case for the V12 Vantage (2022)

The final V12 Vantage is the most extreme version of Aston's smallest car: the 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 from the DBS, producing 690 bhp, crammed into the Vantage body with a wide-body conversion, massive brakes and aggressive aerodynamics. Just 333 coupes were built, and they sold out immediately.

This is a genuinely outrageous car: the big engine in the small body, with the shortest wheelbase and the most power. It is a modern interpretation of a classic muscle-car formula and one of the most collectible modern Astons.

What it costs to run

Running costs are at the top of the range. The V12 requires specialist servicing (£1,200 to £2,000 annually), the brakes and tyres are substantial items, and insurance reflects the car's value and rarity. All 333 cars are still young, so most are within manufacturer warranty or approved-used programmes.

The car's rarity means that parts and specialist support are available through Aston Martin Works and the dealer network, but at a price.

Known weak points

The V12 Vantage is too new and too rare for pattern failures to be established. The underlying V12 is well proven in the DB11 and DBS. The wide-body panels and aggressive aero are expensive to repair. The carbon-ceramic brakes need inspection on any used example. As with all low-volume modern Astons, storage practices and battery condition matter.

Because all 333 were sold to collectors, many have led low-mileage lives. Check for storage-related issues rather than wear.

What to check before buying

Verify the car's build number and provenance documentation; these matter to collectors. Inspect the wide-body panels and carbon components for damage. Check the brakes, all electrical systems and campaign completion. Confirm service history with Aston Martin. Any purchase at this level should involve a specialist inspection and the factory's records.

Market and depreciation

The V12 Vantage sold out instantly and has traded above its original list price on the used market. As the final V12 Vantage and one of the rarest modern Astons, it has strong collector credentials. Values are likely to remain robust, though the broader market for modern limited-edition supercars can be volatile. Buy it because you want to own and drive it, not purely as an investment.

Who it suits

The Aston Martin collector who wants the most extreme and rarest version of the small-car/big-engine formula. It is a car to be used and enjoyed, but its rarity makes it a significant collectible.

Alternatives

Porsche 911 GT3, Ferrari 488 Pista, McLaren 765LT, or the previous-generation V12 Vantage S.

The 2022 V12 Vantage combines the 690hp twin-turbo V12 from the DBS with the smaller Vantage body, creating an extraordinarily rapid and focused car. All 333 coupes were sold before production began, making it an instant sellout and confirming the appetite for a V12 in Aston's smallest chassis. A Roadster followed in similarly tiny numbers. It is, by any measure, one of the most extreme front-engined cars Aston Martin has built.

The driving experience is dominated by the engine's huge torque in a relatively compact car; it demands respect and rewards skilled input. Standard carbon-ceramic brakes and aggressive aerodynamic additions reflect the performance level. Inspect those brakes carefully, verify the car's build documentation and place in the 333-car run, and check for any evidence of track use, which is plausible on a car this focused.

Values carry a premium over list price in many cases, reflecting the sellout status. As the final V12 Vantage and one of the last V12 Astons of its kind, long-term desirability is well supported. This is a car to buy on documentation and condition through the factory network, to maintain correctly, and to enjoy as one of the marque's defining modern driver's cars.

The sellout status means every car was allocated before production began, and deliveries followed over the following months. Any market appearance now is a used sale, and values have reflected the instant-sellout demand. The Roadster variant that followed is similarly rare and desirable. For buyers, the process is the specialist or auction market rather than the factory, and competition for good cars is real.

The combination of the DBS-sourced V12 in the compact Vantage body creates a car of extraordinary character and pace. It is not a car for the inexperienced, but for the committed driver it offers an experience few cars can match. The buying priorities are documentation, condition and verified mileage, and the car should be inspected by a specialist familiar with the platform. As one of the last V12 Astons and the final V12 Vantage, its place in the marque's history is secure. This is a car to buy carefully and enjoy thoroughly.

The sellout status means any market appearance is a used sale, and values have reflected the demand. The buying process is the specialist or auction market, and competition for good cars is real. Verify the car's build documentation and place in the 333-car run, and inspect by a specialist familiar with the platform. The car's significance as one of the last V12 Astons supports its long-term desirability. Buy carefully and maintain properly.

The 2022 V12 Vantage's significance is secure: it is one of the last V12 Astons, the final V12 Vantage, and a car that sold out before production began. The driving experience is extraordinary, and the car's rarity ensures its desirability. For the buyer who can find one, the process is the specialist or auction market, and competition is real. Buy on documentation and condition, verify the car's place in the production run, and maintain it through the specialist network. It is a genuinely historic Aston Martin.

How this review was compiled

Research-based ownership review using Aston Martin specifications, independent buying guides and owner reports. We have not driven this car. Verify condition, service history and provenance for any individual car before purchase.