Nitron elec-TRON RoadSport Coilover Kit for Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2006-2018)

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage is a sports car built to be driven hard, and the Nitron elec-TRON RoadSport coilover kit for the 2006-2018 Vantage is developed around that reality. Where most performance suspension upgrades push you toward a compromise between daily comfort and improved capability, the elec-TRON RoadSport doesn’t force that choice. It integrates directly with the V8 Vantage’s factory electronic damping system, using Nitron’s proportional solenoid valve and DCU-controlled damping to manage suspension response in real time without any manual adjustment required from the driver. The kit is designed around the factory OEM top mounts, keeping noise, vibration, and harshness in check so the car stays composed and comfortable on the road while delivering noticeably sharper handling over the stock setup. The hardware carries over core technology from the R1 kit, so there’s genuine engineering substance behind the comfort-focused brief. For owners who want to go further, the Nitron Spring Upgrade is available separately, lowering the Vantage between 20mm and 40mm with a slightly stiffer spring rate than OEM while keeping the ride compliance the car was designed around.

Nitron Spring Upgrade

• The Nitron Spring Upgrade for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage is built for owners who want to sharpen road manners and lower the ride height without committing to a full coilover conversion. The springs bring the Vantage down between 20mm and 40mm, tightening up body roll and improving stance, while a slightly stiffer rate over OEM adds body control and responsiveness without compromising ride quality. The upgrade is designed to work within the existing suspension architecture, so the compliance and refinement the Vantage was built around stays in place. It’s a direct improvement that doesn’t ask you to give something up to get it.

elec-TRON

• Each shock in Nitron’s elec-TRON system carries its own proprietary proportional solenoid valve, giving the DCU precise, independent damping control at every corner simultaneously. The system reads g-load, vehicle speed, road conditions, and driver inputs all at once, making damping corrections every six milliseconds. To put that in context, a blink of the human eye takes between 100 and 150 milliseconds. The suspension isn’t approximating what the road is doing; it’s keeping up with it in real time. elec-TRON is available in two configurations; OEM-Integration for vehicles that came from the factory with electronic damping, and Standalone Electronic Damping for those that didn’t.

Unique Technology

• Nitron builds every shock from precision components that go through a rigorous design and development process well before the unit reaches final assembly. The modular construction gives engineers the flexibility to work through each application properly without cutting corners on how parts are made or how they perform together under real load. Everything is machined to tight tolerances and checked individually by trained technicians; that level of quality control isn’t concentrated at the end of the process, it runs through all of it. New materials, finishes, and processes are put through extensive validation before they’re brought into production, with proprietary Nitron technologies integrated throughout to produce shocks that hold their own against the competition on road and track alike. That discipline in engineering is what the brand has stood on since day one.

Integration with OEM Electronic Systems

• The Nitron elec-TRON kit goes in as a direct bolt-in replacement on vehicles equipped from the factory with electronic damping, integrating with the OEM computer without any modification required. Everything the factory system was built to do continues working exactly as intended; Aston Martin’s adaptive damping and equivalent systems on other platforms stay fully operational, now with considerably more capable hardware behind them.

Bespoke Engineering

• Nitron doesn’t start with a generic damper and reverse engineer a fit. Every application is developed from scratch, with components, spring rates, and damping characteristics built around the specific platform rather than adapted from something in the same ballpark. The vehicle’s geometry, weight distribution, and suspension travel are factored into the design from the beginning, not addressed as afterthoughts. That’s the gap between a kit that happens to fit a car and one that was actually engineered for it.

Features

• Fully serviceable design for long-term use
• No manual damping adjustments, fully controlled by the solenoid valve
• Nitrogen gas charged
• Preload adjuster
• Form spring with use of OEM top mount
• Consists of 4 shock assemblies (+ four springs if upgrade is selected)
• Hand made to order
• Nitron Spring Upgrade option

Specifications

• Coilover Type: elec-TRON RoadSport
• Rear Suspension Type: OEM
• Droplinks Included: No

Applications

• Aston Martin V8 Vantage: 2006-2018

Other Suspension Kits for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2006-2018)

• NTR-R1 Coilover Kit
• NTR-R3 Coilover Kit
• RoadSport Coilover Kit

Notes

• Images used for illustration purposes only. Specific details, finishes and end fittings may differ from that shown.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does the Nitron elec-TRON RoadSport coilover kit fit all Aston Martin V8 Vantage model years? The Nitron elec-TRON RoadSport coilover kit is confirmed to fit the Aston Martin V8 Vantage from 2006 to 2018. If you’re unsure about your specific build date or variant, we are happy to assist.
• How does the elec-TRON RoadSport integrate with the V8 Vantage’s electronics? The elec-TRON RoadSport integrates directly with the V8 Vantage’s factory electronic damping system, requiring no additional hardware or modification. Damping is managed entirely through the OEM system, so all factory features continue to function as intended with the Nitron hardware in place of the stock dampers.
• Does the elec-TRON RoadSport require manual damping adjustment? No. Damping is fully controlled by Nitron’s proportional solenoid valve and managed by the DCU. The system monitors g-load, vehicle speed, road conditions, and driver inputs simultaneously, making adjustments every six milliseconds without any input required from the driver.
• Does the elec-TRON RoadSport retain the OEM top mounts? Yes. The kit is designed around the factory top mounts, which keeps noise, vibration, and harshness in check and preserves the ride quality the V8 Vantage was built to deliver on the road.
• What is the Nitron Spring Upgrade and is it included with the kit? The Nitron Spring Upgrade is available separately for V8 Vantage owners who want to lower the car between 20mm and 40mm while running a slightly stiffer spring rate than OEM. It tightens up body roll and improves stance while working within the existing suspension architecture, so the ride compliance the Vantage was designed around stays intact. It is not included as standard with the elec-TRON RoadSport kit.
• How does the elec-TRON RoadSport differ from the standard RoadSport kit? The RoadSport uses conventional passive dampers with combined 2-way manual adjustment across 24 clicks. The elec-TRON RoadSport replaces that with Nitron’s proportional solenoid valve and DCU-controlled electronic damping, managing suspension response automatically in real time without any manual input. Both kits retain the OEM top mounts and are built around road use, but the elec-TRON RoadSport adds the active damping layer for drivers who want the suspension to respond to conditions without having to adjust it themselves.
• Are droplinks included with the kit? No, droplinks are not included. The kit consists of four shock assemblies covering front and rear, with four additional springs included if the Spring Upgrade is selected.
• Is the Nitron elec-TRON RoadSport serviceable after purchase? Yes. Every elec-TRON RoadSport kit is fully serviceable. Nitron hand-builds each unit to order, and the design supports long-term maintenance rather than requiring full replacement when performance eventually needs refreshing.

About Nitron Suspension

Nitron Suspension has been at the forefront of precision suspension engineering since 1998, founded by Guy Evans with the goal of building high-performance shocks for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Over 200 dealers now carry Nitron products across Europe, Asia, the US, Australasia, and Africa. In 2008, the company moved into a dedicated facility in the UK’s Motorsport Valley, adding dynamometers, 5-axis CNC machines, and 3D CAD capabilities to support both growing demand and continued product development. A second expansion came in 2023 with a new office in Murrieta, California. The team behind every Nitron product draws from deep backgrounds in machining, materials technology, hydraulics, bike engineering, and F1 racing, with many engineers bringing firsthand experience as competitive drivers and riders. That depth of knowledge across both the technical and competitive sides of motorsport shapes every product Nitron develops.