Following the ending of Virage coupe production in 1994, the company only offered two V8 models, the supercharged Vantage and Volante.  The range was augented by the addition of the new V8 Coupe, introduced at the 1996 Geneva Motor Show. At a casual glance, the car looks just like a supercharged Vantage, to which is owes much; effectively a tamer version without the superchargers. The car features Vantage style front and rear styling, together with a chrome mesh grill and surround plus a less overt front air dam incorporating two round driving lamps.