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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

(2005 model)

Brief specs of 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4280 cm3 / 261.2 cu in / 261.2 cu in, 282.6 kW / 379.0 hp / 379.0 hp @ 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm, 410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 280 km/h / 174 mph / 174 mph top speed, consumption 17.2 l/100km / 16.4 mpg-UK / 13.7 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Aston MartinIssued from2005
ModelV8 VantageIssued until
SerieV8Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAston Martin Lagonda Ltd.CountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)5130 l / 181.16 cu ft / 181.16 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4380 mm / 172.4 in / 172.4 inTotal (curb) weight1630 kg / 3594 lb / 3594 lb
Width1865 mm / 73.4 in / 73.4 inDry weight
Height1255 mm / 49.4 in / 49.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2600 mm / 102.4 in / 102.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1568 mm / 61.7 in / 61.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1562 mm / 61.5 in / 61.5 inWeight distribution (front)49.0 % / 49.0 % / 49.0 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity77 l / 16.9 UK gal / 20.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.34Frontal area (A)1.99 m2 / 21.4 sq ft / 21.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.68 m2 / 7.3 sq ft / 7.3 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)16.8 kW / 22.5 hp / 22.5 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerAston MartinValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium alloy block & headBore89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.03
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement4280 cm3 / 261.2 cu in / 261.2 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity535.00 cm3/cylinder / 32.648 cu in/cylinder / 32.648 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.3 : 1
SumpdryMax. output power282.6 kW / 379.0 hp / 379.0 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm7300 rpm / 7300 rpm / 7300 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)136.1 kW / 182.6 hp / 182.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output66.0 kW/l / 1.451 bhp/cu in / 1.451 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque95.8 N·m/l / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.78
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.91

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)3.80 s / 3.80 s / 3.80 sTop (maximal) speed280 km/h / 174 mph / 174 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.90 s / 4.90 s / 4.90 sPower-to-weight ratio232.5 kW/ton / 176.2 bhp/ton / 176.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.00 s / 5.00 s / 5.00 sFuel consumption, City (urban)25.2 l/100km / 11.2 mpg-UK / 9.3 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)11.50 s / 11.50 s / 11.50 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)12.5 l/100km / 22.6 mpg-UK / 18.8 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)17.2 l/100km / 16.4 mpg-UK / 13.7 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time13.50 s / 13.50 s / 13.50 s (top 108 km/h / 67 mph / 67 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time24.40 s / 24.40 s / 24.40 s CO2 emissions406 g/km / 653 g/mi / 653 g/mi
  Range448 km / 278 mi / 278 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.1Turning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8.5J x 18Wheels rear9.5J x 18
Tyres frontBridgestone Potenza 235/45 ZR 18Tyres rearBridgestone Potenza 275/40 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front355 mm / 14.0 in / 14.0 inBrake diameter rear330 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Aston Martin V8 Vantage

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