This was the internal code name of the VH2 V8 Vantage, first used from probably 2000 and then publicly from 2002 identify the upcoming car to the press long before the prototype AMV8 Vantage was unveiled. Initially was to be mid-engined until the idea was quashed by the then new CEO Dr Bez in the autumn on 2000. The ‘3’ relates to a third model line, where 1 was the V12 Vantage and 2 was the DB7 & 9. The ’05’ related to the car being ready for sale in 2005.