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It\u2019s 1972, and Aston Martin is undergoing one of its periodic seismic changes. Sir David Brown, the talented industrialist who steered the business through some of its most memorable 20th<\/sup> Century moments, has sold the firm to a new owner, Company Developments Ltd, and a fresh spirit of optimism takes hold.<\/p>\n

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Enter the AM V8. A car that, while launched early in the tenure of Company Developments was firmly rooted in the engineering and design ethos of the David Brown era. Replacing the DBS V8, which had itself championed the use of Aston Martin\u2019s first V8, and the first new engine for more than ten years, the AM V8 was essentially a styling exercise \u2013 replacing the angular nose of the DBS with a more curvaceous, purposeful front end that, together with some subtle styling changes elsewhere, gave the new car a much more muscular look. Key to that new nose was the arrival of two seven-inch quartz iodine headlamps and a black mesh grille.<\/p>\n

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The return of a small open \u2018power bulge\u2019 on the bonnet; the \u2018Coke-bottle\u2019 flanks; and the use of Aston Martin V8 side strake badges completed the exterior styling revisions. That this same William Towns\u2019 shape, in essence, would represent the Aston Martin \u2018look\u2019 for almost two decades \u2013 the last AM V8 styling-inspired cars only ending production in 1989 \u2013 shows not only the importance of its 1972 debut, but also the appeal of a styling silhouette that is utterly unmistakable today as a product of the marque\u2019s Newport Pagnell era.<\/p>\n

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This first iteration of the 5.3-litre engined AM V8 retained the Bosch fuel injection system from the DBS V8, and while power and torque figures were not commonly quoted, it is believed that these cars were good for as much as 320 bhp, with around 360 lbs\/ft of torque. Mated to a ZF five-speed manual gearbox, or optional Chrysler Torqueflite 3-speed auto, that was ample urge to carry this early \u201870s sports car from rest to 60 mph in around six seconds with a top speed of circa 160 mph.<\/p>\n

As was often the case in Aston Martin history, production numbers of these early cars were incredibly small by today\u2019s standards. A mere 289 AM V8 models of this iteration were built between April 1972 and July \u201973. They were succeeded by cars with less complex Weber carburetion, the later cars also featuring larger bonnet scoops.<\/p>\n

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Numerous iterations of the AM V8 followed over the years \u2013 the 1978 \u2018Oscar India\u2019 cars with closed bonnet scoop among their changes being among the most plentiful \u2013 along with the arrival of Volante versions in June 1978 for those seeking open top motoring. What united the cars, though, aside from their style, performance and exclusivity, was their luxury. The finest Connolly hides, sumptuous Wilton carpeting and, from the arrival of the \u2018Oscar India\u2019 cars, the use of burr walnut dashboard trim, were among the many features that marked out these cars as luxury models.<\/p>\n

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No AM V8 retrospective would be complete without reference to the original Aston Martin V8 Vantage. It was hailed at its 1977 introduction as \u201cBritain\u2019s first supercar\u201d. It could outrun a Ferrari Daytona in the 0-60 mph sprint, and if pushed to the limit it could record a top speed of 170 mph thanks to its use of high-performance camshafts, an increased compression ratio, larger inlet valves and bigger carburettors mounted on new manifolds for increased output.<\/p>\n

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A true British bruiser, the V8 Vantage\u2019s performance belied its significant heft. Critical to the huge performance leap of this Vantage was a significant upgrade to the V8 engine, thereby triggering the \u2018Vantage\u2019 moniker, of course.<\/p>\n

The carburettors were changed to the larger 48 IDF Weber which were fitted to revised inlet manifolds. Together with larger valves, revised exhaust manifolds, revised camshafts and a higher compression ratio, once run-in, the engines were capable of 380bhp. At the time, though, and with true British modesty, the power output was described by Aston Martin simply as \u201cadequate\u201d.<\/p>\n

The V8 Vantage\u2019s chassis was stiffened with adjustable Koni dampers, shortened springs and a larger front anti-roll bar. Wider 255\/60 VR15 Pirelli CN12 tyres were fitted together with spacers to widen the track.<\/p>\n

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External modifications were clear, and aerodynamic in nature. It was easily distinguished for the standard AM V8 by the front air dam, twin Cibie H4 driving lights within the blanked off grille (cooling air for the radiator being drawn in from beneath the bumper) and a boot lid spoiler at the rear. All of these aerodynamic additions were essential to reduce lift. Another feature was the use of a sealed bonnet bulge to cover a larger airbox above the down draught carburettors.<\/p>\n

The V8 Vantage evolved significantly over the course of its reign \u2013 which spanned two decades and only ended in 1989 with final deliveries of the last 5.3-litre \u2018X-Pack\u2019 car. It even provided the basis for a shorter, radical, and hyper rare, V8 Vantage Zagato saloon.<\/p>\n

Throughout its build period this iteration of Vantage remained the jewel in Aston Martin\u2019s burnished crown.<\/p>\n

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Reflecting on the enduring appeal of the AM V8 in all its many forms over almost two decades of production Aston Martin Works President, Paul Spires, said: \u201cThe 1970s were, in many ways, a testing time with social and economic unrest rife. Yet, through it all, we created the AM V8 which, today, is rightly seen as one of the jewels in our illustrious history. That so many of these big, brutish sports cars survive and thrive today is testament not only to their enduring appeal but also to the legion of owners, past and present, who have worked so hard with us to keep the cars running.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs all things \u201870s seem, once again, to be back in fashion it\u2019s only right that, today, we mark the 50th<\/sup> anniversary of one of our most desirable heritage models.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s 1972, and Aston Martin is undergoing one of its periodic seismic changes. Sir David Brown, the talented industrialist who steered the business through some of its most memorable 20th Century moments, has sold the firm to a new owner, Company Developments Ltd, and a fresh spirit of optimism takes hold. Enter the AM V8. 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