1977 - Aston Martin - V8 Vantage

Technical Specs of This Model
1. V8 Vantage 1977
2. V8 Vantage 2005
General Information
Make Aston Martin
Model V8 Vantage
Production Year 1977
Country
Designer William Towns
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2610 mm     (102,8 in)
Front Track 1499 mm     (59 in)
Rear Track 1499 mm     (59 in)
Length 4585 mm     (180,5 in)
Width 1829 mm     (72 in)
Height 1346 mm     (53 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1815 kg     (3997,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50,6 / %49,4
Fuel Capacity 113,7 litre   (25 Imp gal ,  30 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Aston Martin
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5341 cc     (325,93 cu in)
Bore 100 mm     (3,94 in)
Stroke 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,18
Unitary Capacity 667,62 cc/cylinder    (40,74 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 4 We carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 390 HP     (290,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 478,8 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 214,9 HP/ton    (160,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 73 HP/litre    (54,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 3,8 s
0 - 60 mph 5,4 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 13 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 25,2 s
Top Speed 274 km/h   (170,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,85 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,54 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,8
Turning Circle Diameter 12,2 m    (40 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) dD.TA.WL.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)