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Aston Martin V8 Saloon Automatic

General information

ModelAston Martin V8 Saloon Automatic
Year1980
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5340 ccm (325.85 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5340 ccm (325.85 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)
Compression9.3:1
Bore x stroke100.0 x 85.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed233.0 km/h (144.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.0 seconds
0-50 miles5.1 seconds
0-60 miles6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1766 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4770 litres (1,260 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (456.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1824 kg (4,021.2 pounds)
Overall length4630 mm (182.3 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 capacity104.0 litres (27.48 gallons)
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