aston_martin_virage | relatedmeanoftransportation | aston_martin_dbs <tsp> aston_martin_v8 | engine | 53 (litres) <tsp> aston_martin_v8 | manufacturer | aston_martin <tsp> aston_martin_v8 | successor | aston_martin_virage <sep> the aston martin virage is an automobile produced by british luxury automobile manufacturer aston martin as a replacement for its v8 models introduced at the birmingham motor show in 1988, it was joined by the high-performance vantage in 1993, and then the name of the base model was changed to v8 coupe in 1996 the v8-powered model was intended as the company's flagship model, with the 6-cylinder db7, introduced in 1994, positioned below it as an entry-level model although the db7 became available with a v12 engine and claimed a performance advantage, the virage remained the exclusive, expensive and hand-built flagship of the aston martin range it was replaced in 2000 with the vanquish 
the aston martin v8 has a 5.3 litre engine and was made by aston martin before being succeeded by the aston martin virage. the latter vehicle is a related type of transportation to the aston martin dbs.the aston martin virage is an exclusive, expensive and hand-built flagship of the aston martin range