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Aston Martin V8 Volante 1979
General information | |
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| Model | Aston Martin V8 Volante |
| Year | 1979 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 62.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 5341 ccm (325.91 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 5341 ccm (325.91 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 321.00 PS (236 kW or 317 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 434.00 Nm (44.3 kgf-m or 320.1 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 100.0 x 85.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 241.0 km/h (149.8 mph) |
| 0-60 miles | 6.7 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1770 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 5260 litres (1,390 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (456.7 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1818 kg (4,008.0 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4670 mm (183.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 1890 mm (74.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1330 mm (52.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2620 mm (103.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 97.0 litres (25.63 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | UK |
