Due to the limited number of Vantages produced every year it is highly unlikely Euro NCAP, the company that specialises in assessing the crash protection offered by cars, will test the Vantage. However, the car is fitted with very powerful brakes linked to ABS (to help prevent the wheels locking up) and another system, electronic brake distribution (or EBD), which optimises the braking forces to bring the car to a standstill in the shortest possible distance.

Other electronic systems which should help prevent the driver from losing control of the car include traction control and dynamic stability control (DSC). In case an accident can’t be avoided, the driver and passenger are protected by front and side airbags.

As a pure two-seater sports car it’s little surprise that practicality is not high on the list. However, a good-size rear luggage area is reached through a rear tailgate, and can swallow a couple of overnight bags, plus there is a useful shelf behind the two seats where coats can be stored. There is a two-cup holder between the seats and small storage areas in the door bins.

Reaching the fuel filler release is very tricky as the button is situated on the door pillar just below the dashboard – the glovebox is also released by a button and drops down silently and gently.