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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 100.00 mm × 85.00 mm 3.94 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
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 9.00:1
Fuel system 4 We carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 3.80 s
0-60 mph 5.40 s
0-100 mph 13.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 13.70 s
Standing km 25.20 s
Top speed 274 km/h (170 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 214.88 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
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) 4585 mm
Length (inches) 180.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1829 mm
Width (inches) 72 in
Height (milimeters) 1346 mm
Height (inches) 53 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1815 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4001 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.60 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 113.7 litr
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 25 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 30 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.800
Turning circle 12.20 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.85
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 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage PDF Manual
V8 Vantage picture
Designer William Towns
Year 1977

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