Introduced for the 2006 model year, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 Coupe was the hardtop variant of the V8 Vantage 4.3. These cars were powered by Aston Martin's AJ37 engine, which was a 4.3L V8 that generated 380hp. This power was sent to the rear wheels via a 6 speed manual or 6 speed automated manual transmission. Production of the V8 Vantage 4.3 Coupe lasted until 2008, when it was replaced by the Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.7 Coupe.