1977→1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
The V8 engine having proved to be an exceptionally reliable and robust unit, it was clear that there was scope for a significant increase in the power that it could deliver.
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage was annouced on 18th February, 1977. Revised camshafts, air-box, larger inlet valves and carburettors, new inlet manifolds and different plugs, claimed to provide an increase in power of 40% and 10% more torque. The same ZF manual gearbox as in the V8 Saloon was standard equipment. This was enough to give a top speed of about 170 mph and accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.3 secs.
The power increase meant that aerodynamic improvements had to be made. This included a spoiler on the tail, a deep spoiler under the nose and blanked off radiator and bonnet air scoop.
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In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Production Car |
| production years | 1977 - 1989 |
| built at | Gaydon, Warwickshire, England |
| price £ | £ 20,000 |
| engine | V8 |
| valvetrain | DOHC 2 Valves ./ Cyl |
| displacement | 5341 cc / 325.9 in³ |
| bore | 100 mm / 3.94 in |
| stroke | 85 mm / 3.35 in |
| compression | 9.0:1 |
| power | 290.8 kw / 390.0 bhp @ 5800 rpm |
| specific output | 73.02 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 214.88 bhp per tonne |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front brakes | Vented Girling Discs |
| rear brakes | Vented Girling Discs |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | deDion-Type Axle w/Watts Linkage, Coil Springs |
| weight | 1815 kg / 4001 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2610 mm / 102.8 in |
| front track | 1499 mm / 59.0 in |
| rear track | 1499 mm / 59.0 in |
| length | 4585 mm / 180.5 in |
| width | 1829 mm / 72.0 in |
| height | 1346 mm / 53.0 in |
| transmission | ZF 5-Speed Manual |
| top speed | ~274 kph / 170.3 mph |
| 0 - 60 mph | ~5.3 seconds |
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