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Aston Martin Lagonda V8

General information

ModelAston Martin Lagonda V8
Year1978
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56 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
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5340 ccm (325.85 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power290.00 PS (213 kW or 286 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque434.00 Nm (44.3 kgf-m or 320.1 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke100.0 x 85.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox3-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1303 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space5260 litres (1,390 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle15 m (578.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight2226 kg (4,907.5 pounds)
Overall length5290 mm (208.3 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1310 mm (51.6 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2920 mm (115.0 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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