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Aston Martin V8 Volante 1989

General information

ModelAston Martin V8 Volante
Year1989
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5339 ccm (325.79 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
Transmission3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5339 ccm (325.79 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power321.00 PS (236 kW or 317 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque434.00 Nm (44.3 kgf-m or 320.1 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke100.0 x 85.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed241.0 km/h (149.8 mph)
0-60 miles6.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1770 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5260 litres (1,390 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1814 kg (3,999.2 pounds)
Overall length4670 mm (183.9 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity97.0 litres (25.63 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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