Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1972-80
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage 1972-80 Specifications
Engine
Twin OHC alloy 90º V8
Bore: 100mm
Stroke: 85mm
Two stage duplex chains
Displacement: 5,340cc
Compression ratio: 10.7 to 1
Carburettors: quadruple downdraught twin-choke 4S IDF2/100 Webers
Power output: aprox 380bhp at 6,000rpm
Torque: 400lb/ft

Performance
Maximum speed: 170mph
0-60mph: 5.3secs
Petrol consumption: 13mpg
Max braking: approx 1.2g

Transmission
5-speed manual ZF manual,
Ratios: 1st, 2.9:1: 2nd,1.75:1; 3rd, 1.22:1; 4th,1.1:1; 5th, 0.545:1
Salisbury diff Powr-Lok limited slip , 3.54 final drive ratio giving 26mph/100rpm in 5th

Construction
Aluminium body on
steel platform chassis

Brakes
Power assisted, hydraulic,
Front: 10.75in vented discs,
Rear: 10.38 grooveddisc
Steering
Rack and pinion,
3.5 turns lock to lock

Suspension
Front: Independent with
unequal length wishbones,
co axial coil springs
Rear: semi-independant De Dion tube with double tailing kinks, Watts linkage, coil springs and telescopic dampers

Wheels & Tyres
5 stud, 15in x 7J GKN alloy wheels
255/60 x 15 Pirelli Cinturatos

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 102.8in
Track - front: 59.0in
Track - rear: 59.0in
Overall length: 183.7in
Overall width: 72in
Overall height: 54in
Ground clearance: 5.5in
Kerb weight: 38.6cwt
Tank capacity: 25gals

Production
1977-89 Newport Pagnell 313 built
Price new in 1977: £23,000