Aston Martin V8 Vantage (1977 - 1989)
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| dimensions & weights | |||
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| mm | inches | ||
| Wheelbase | 2610 | 102.8 | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1499 | 59 | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1499 | 59 | |
| Length | 4585 | 180.5 | |
| Width | 1829 | 72 | |
| Height | 1346 | 53 | |
| Ground clearance | 140 | 5.5 | |
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1815 kg | 4001 lb | |
| Weight distribution | 50.6 % front | ||
| fuel tank capacity | 113.7 litres | 25 UK Gal | 30 US Gal |
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| engine | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Aston Martin | ||
| Cylinders | V 8 in 90° vee | ||
| Capacity | 5.3 litre 5341 cc (325.928 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 100 × 85 mm 3.94 × 3.35 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Valve gear | double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output (DIN) |
395 PS (390 bhp) (291 kW) at 5800 rpm |
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| Specific output (DIN) |
73 bhp/litre 1.2 bhp/cu in |
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| compression ratio | 9:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 4 We carbs | ||
| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 667.63 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | 3.8 s | ||
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 5.4 s | ||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | 13 s | ||
| Standing quarter-mile | 13.7 s | ||
| Standing kilometre | 25.2 s | ||
| Maximum speed | 274 km/h (170 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 217.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 160.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 214.88 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.24 kg/kW 10.42 lb/bhp |
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| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | longitudinal | ||
| Drive wheels | rear wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | power assisted rack & pinion | ||
| turns lock-to-lock | 2.800 | ||
| Turning circle | 12.20 m | ||
| Front suspension | I.W.CS. | ||
| Rear suspension | dD.TA.WL.CS. | ||
| Brakes F/R | VeDi/VeDi-S | ||
| Gearbox | 5 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.54 | ||