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The Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 is a special, Nürburgring-inspired version of the V8 Vantage and one of the most desirable modern Aston Martin limited editions.

• Production: 2007–2008
• Based on: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
• Engine: 4.3L naturally aspirated V8
• Power: 400 bhp
• Body styles: Coupe and Roadster
• Production numbers: Intended 240 coupes and 240 roadsters worldwide

The “N400” name refers to:

• The car’s 400 bhp output
• Aston Martin’s success at the Nürburgring 24-hour race with the Vantage N24 race car

Performance & Engineering

Compared with the standard early V8 Vantage, the N400 received:

• Revised engine management
• Improved intake system
• Uprated suspension
• Lightweight wheels
• Enhanced brakes and chassis tuning

Performance figures:

• 0–60 mph: around 4.7–4.9 seconds
• Top speed: approximately 180 mph
• Nürburgring lap time: under 8 minutes, according to Aston Martin

The car was available with:

• 6-speed manual
• “Sportshift” automated manual gearbox

Design Features

The N400 included several subtle but distinctive styling changes:

• Revised side sills
• Bright finish grille
• Magnum Silver mesh details
• Clear rear light lenses
• Unique lightweight alloy wheels

Special launch colours included:

• Karussell Orange
• Bergwerk Black
• Lightning Silver

All were named in tribute to the Nürburgring.

Interior

Interior highlights included:

• Perforated leather seats
• Micro-spin alloy trim
• Numbered sill plaques
• Nürburgring circuit embroidery on the armrest
• Premium audio and navigation as standard

The cabin kept the classic Aston Martin feel:

• Hand-stitched leather
• Compact driver-focused layout
• Analogue sports-car character

Driving Character

The N400 is often praised for:

• Sharper handling than the standard early V8 Vantage
• Strong steering feel
• One of Aston Martin’s best-sounding V8 exhaust notes
• More “raw” and analogue driving experience than later Vantages

Many enthusiasts consider it one of the sweet spots of the modern Aston lineup because it balances usability with genuine driver engagement.

Collectability & Ownership

• Production numbers were low
• It marked an important era of Aston Martin’s Nürburgring development
• It offered meaningful performance upgrades
• It predates heavier, more technology-focused modern sports cars