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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

General information

ModelAston Martin V8 Vantage
Year1987
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating57.9 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.
Compression8.0:1
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

Top speed270.0 km/h (167.8 mph)
0-60 miles5.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2060 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1820 kg (4,012.4 pounds)
Overall length4680 mm (184.3 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity113.0 litres (29.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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