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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

General information

ModelAston Martin V8 Vantage
Year1979
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5338 ccm (325.72 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5338 ccm (325.72 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power557.00 PS (410 kW or 549 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque745.00 Nm (76.0 kgf-m or 549.5 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2799 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4770 litres (1,260 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (480.3 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1990 kg (4,387.2 pounds)
Overall length4610 mm (181.5 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)
Fuel capacity113.0 litres (29.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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