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Aston Martin Vantage

(1992 model)

Brief specs of 1992 Aston Martin Vantage

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5341 cm3 / 325.9 cu in / 325.9 cu in, 409.4 kW / 549.0 hp / 549.0 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 745.0 N·m / 549.5 lb·ft / 549.5 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 300 km/h / 186 mph / 186 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Aston MartinIssued from1992
ModelVantageIssued until
SerieVantageNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAston Martin Lagonda Ltd.CountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerJohn Heffernan and Ken GreenleyCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4745 mm / 186.8 in / 186.8 inTotal (curb) weight1990 kg / 4387 lb / 4387 lb
Width1924 mm / 75.7 in / 75.7 inDry weight
Height1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2610 mm / 102.8 in / 102.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 inTowing weight
Track rear1522 mm / 59.9 in / 59.9 inWeight distribution (front)53.0 % / 53.0 % / 53.0 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity105 l / 23.1 UK gal / 27.7 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.82  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.18 m2 / 23.4 sq ft / 23.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (90.0° vee)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerAston-MartinValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore100.0 mm / 3.94 in / 3.94 in
FuelStroke85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.18
Fuel supplyFord EEC IV fuel injectionEngine displacement5341 cm3 / 325.9 cu in / 325.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity667.63 cm3/cylinder / 40.741 cu in/cylinder / 40.741 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio8.2 : 1
SumpMax. output power409.4 kW / 549.0 hp / 549.0 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
AspirationsuperchargedMax. torque745.0 N·m / 549.5 lb·ft / 549.5 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor type2 Eaton superchargerMaximum rpm
Intercooler2 X air/ airMax. net output (power at the wheels)160.9 kW / 215.8 hp / 215.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output76.7 kW/l / 1.684 bhp/cu in / 1.684 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque139.5 N·m/l / 1.22 lb·ft/cu in / 1.22 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.5
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.73

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed300 km/h / 186 mph / 186 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.50 s / 4.50 s / 4.50 sPower-to-weight ratio275.9 kW/ton / 209.0 bhp/ton / 209.0 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)10.10 s / 10.10 s / 10.10 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time12.90 s / 12.90 s / 12.90 s (top 112 km/h / 70 mph / 70 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time23.10 s / 23.10 s / 23.10 s CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.87Turning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearde Dion axle, Watt's linkage, Radius arms
Wheels front10.5J x 18Wheels rear10.5J x 18
Tyres front285/45 ZR 18Tyres rear285/45 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front362 mm / 14.3 in / 14.3 inBrake diameter rear285 mm / 11.2 in / 11.2 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Aston Martin Vantage

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