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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

General information

ModelAston Martin V8 Vantage
Year1985
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5340 ccm (325.85 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5340 ccm (325.85 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power375.00 PS (276 kW or 370 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque510.00 Nm (52.0 kgf-m or 376.2 ft.lbs) at 4900 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke100.1 x 85.1 mm (3.9 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2060 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4770 litres (1,260 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1820 kg (4,012.4 pounds)
Overall length4610 mm (181.5 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity113.0 litres (29.85 gallons)
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