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Top speed (299 km/h)
Combined, EPA 2012
What owners say
Our take, from owner reports
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, focused on the vehicle's distinctive design, rarity, and status as a classic or "forgotten" grand tourer.
1 problem reported · medium confidence
Problems owners report
- No specific mechanical, electrical, or reliability issues are reported for the Virage in the provided data
A detailed technical discussion of uncommanded acceleration in a V8 Vantage is present, but this is explicitly for a different model and cannot be attributed to the Virage.
The version owners recommend
Insufficient owner data to designate a best version. The rare 1996 Virage Sportsman shooting brake is highlighted for its extreme exclusivity (1 of 2 factory-built). For the modern Virage, one piece of community feedback suggests a late-model DB9 (circa 2013) can represent comparable value and specification to a Virage or earlier DBS, implying these models are closely related.
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Overall sentiment
Sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, focused on the vehicle's distinctive design, rarity, and status as a classic or "forgotten" grand tourer. The original Virage (1989-2000) is frequently described as beautiful, elegant, and possessing a muscular, imposing presence, with some owners noting its surprisingly large physical dimensions compared to modern Astons. The later, modern Virage (2011-2012) is positioned within the VH-platform lineup as a refined grand tourer, described as a step up from the DB9 with slightly more performance and a stiffer suspension, but less comfort-oriented than the flagship DBS or Vanquish of its era. There is a strong collector interest, particularly in rare variants like the 1996 Sportsman shooting brake (1 of 2 built). No direct criticisms of driving dynamics, reliability, or ownership costs are present in the available data, with discussion centered on aesthetic appreciation and model positioning.
Positioning vs competitors
Insufficient comparative owner data available. Internal Aston Martin model positioning is clarified: the modern Virage is described as more luxurious and larger than the Vantage, a step up in grand touring from the DB9 (faster, stiffer suspension), but less sporty and comfortable than the DBS, which was the sport-focused flagship. The Vanquish succeeded the DBS as the new flagship.
Recommended configurations
Insufficient owner data available.
General recommendations
Considered a distinctive and "forgotten" model within the Aston Martin lineage, potentially offering a unique ownership proposition compared to more common DB9 or Vantage models. For the modern Virage, prospective buyers are advised to research the detailed specifications and updates of contemporaneous DB9 models, as they may offer similar mechanical packages, potentially at a lower market price. As with any low-volume, high-performance grand tourer, a thorough pre-purchase inspection and familiarity with Aston Martin's VH-platform are implied necessities.
Remarks
The provided data contains minimal substantive long-term ownership experience for the Virage. The majority of mentions are passing references in model comparisons, aesthetic appreciations of spotted vehicles, or historical facts about rare editions. The analysis for the modern (2011-2012) Virage is heavily inferred from explanatory comments detailing the Aston Martin model hierarchy of the VH-platform era (circa 2005-2018). No data on driving impressions, real-world fuel economy, maintenance costs, or common failure points is present. The report reflects the model's status as a niche vehicle within an already niche brand, with limited direct owner feedback in the sampled community discussions.
Specifications
6.0 V12 Touchtronic
5.9L 12-cylinder · 497 hp · RWD · automatic
Built 2011–2012