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Aston Martin Vantage V8

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8

2-door 2-seater coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4282 cm3 / 261.3 cu in / 261.3 cu in, 283.0 kW / 379.5 hp / 379.5 hp @ 7300 rpm / 7300 rpm / 7300 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 16.5 l/100km / 17.1 mpg-UK / 14.3 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Aston MartinIssued from2008
ModelVantage V8Issued until
SerieVantageNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAston Martin Lagonda Ltd.CountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typecoupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)300 l / 10.59 cu ft / 10.59 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4710 l / 166.33 cu ft / 166.33 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)239 l / 8.44 cu ft / 8.44 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4390 mm / 172.8 in / 172.8 inTotal (curb) weight1570 kg / 3461 lb / 3461 lb
Width1870 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 inDry weight
Height1260 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 inLoad capacity260 kg / 573 lb / 573 lb
Wheelbase2610 mm / 102.8 in / 102.8 inGross (max.) weight1830 kg / 4034 lb / 4034 lb
Track frontTowing weight1910 kg / 4211 lb / 4211 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity77 l / 16.9 UK gal / 20.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.5Frontal area (A)2.00 m2 / 21.6 sq ft / 21.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)1.00 m2 / 10.8 sq ft / 10.8 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)24.9 kW / 33.4 hp / 33.4 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.03
Fuel supplySequential port fuel injection (SFI/SEFI)Engine displacement4282 cm3 / 261.3 cu in / 261.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity535.02 cm3/cylinder / 32.649 cu in/cylinder / 32.649 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power283.0 kW / 379.5 hp / 379.5 hp at 7300 rpm / 7300 rpm / 7300 rpm
AspirationMax. torque410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)113.2 kW / 151.8 hp / 151.8 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output66.1 kW/l / 1.452 bhp/cu in / 1.452 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque95.7 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) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed280 km/h / 174 mph / 174 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio245.2 kW/ton / 185.8 bhp/ton / 185.8 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)16.5 l/100km / 17.1 mpg-UK / 14.3 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions386 g/km / 621 g/mi / 621 g/mi (est.)
  Range467 km / 290 mi / 290 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Aston Martin Vantage V8

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