Aston Martin offered the Vantage option as a performance upgrade the consisted of triple Weber carburetors and high-compression cylinder head that produced 325 bhp. 

After Aston Martin launched the long-wheel base Mark 2, the Vantage option continued to be offered. Retroactively, the earlier versions became known as the short-wheel base model.

Engine type – Number of cylinders :	Inline 6
Engine Code :	–
Fuel type :	Petrol
Fuel System :	3 Weber 45 DCOE9 carburettors
Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal
Engine displacement :	3996 cm3 / 243.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke :	96.00 x 92.00 mm 3.78 x 3.62 inches
Number of valves :	12 Valves
Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio :	9.40
Horsepower :	330 PS / 326 HP / 243 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum torque :	393.0 Nm / 289 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain :	RWD
Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual
Wheelbase :	258.4 cm / 101.73 inches
Length :		462.3 cm / 182.01 inches
Width :		167.6 cm / 65.98 inches
Height :		135.9 cm / 53.5 inches
Front Axle :		137.2 cm / 54.02 inches
Rear Axle :		135.9 cm / 53.5 inches
Aerodynamic drag coefficient – Cx :		–
Curb Weight :		1550 kg / 3417 lbs
Front Brakes – Disc dimensions :		Discs (292 mm / 11.5 inches)
Rear Brakes – Disc dimensions :			Discs (274 mm / 10.79 inches)
Front Tyres – Rims dimensions :			-/- R-
Rear Tyres – Rims dimensions :			-/- R-
Front Wheels Width :			5½K”
Rear Wheels Width :			5½K”
Steering :			Rack and pinion. –
Steering wheel lock-to-lock :			3.100 turns
Front Suspension :			Coil springs. Anti-roll bar.
Rear Suspension :			Coil springs. Trailing arm. Watts linkage. De Dion axle.
Top Speed :			238 km/h / 148 Mph
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h) :						6.00 s