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1972 - Aston Martin - V8 Saloon Automatic

Technical Specs of This Model
1. V8 Saloon Automatic 1980
2. V8 Saloon Automatic 1972
General Information
Make Aston Martin
Model V8 Saloon Automatic
Production Year 1972
Country
Designer William Towns
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2610 mm     (102,8 in)
Front Track 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Rear Track 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Length 4623 mm     (182 in)
Width 1829 mm     (72 in)
Height 1327 mm     (52,2 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 1814 kg     (3995,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %52,1 / %47,9
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
Maximum Engine Power rpm
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,7 s
0 - 60 mph 7,2 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 15,8 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,3 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 27 s
Top Speed 235 km/h   (146,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,07 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,9
Turning Circle Diameter 12,8 m    (42 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) dD.WL.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)