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Aston Martin V8 Saloon Automatic

Bodywork

type 4S FHC
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 9.00:1
Fuel system 4 We carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.70 s
0-60 mph 7.20 s
0-100 mph 15.80 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.30 s
Standing km 27.00 s
Top speed 235 km/h (146 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
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) 4623 mm
Length (inches) 182 in
Width (milimeters) 1829 mm
Width (inches) 72 in
Height (milimeters) 1327 mm
Height (inches) 52.2 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1814 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3999 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.10 %
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 VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle 12.80 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.07

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 1972 Aston Martin V8 Saloon Automatic PDF Manual
Designer William Towns
Year 1972

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