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Aston Martin V8 Volante

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 100.00 mm × 85.00 mm 3.94 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.3 litre 5341 cc (325.928 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.20:1
Fuel system Ma-We fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 6.70 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 168.14 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1021.1 kPa (148.1 psi)
Specific torque 81.26 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.18
Unitary capacity 667.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2610 mm
wheelbase 102.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4674 mm
Length (inches) 184 in
Width (milimeters) 1829 mm
Width (inches) 72 in
Height (milimeters) 1346 mm
Height (inches) 53 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1814 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3999 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 97.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 21.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 25.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 49.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante PDF Manual
V8 Volante picture
Designer William Towns
Year 1986

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