Aston Martin V8 Volante 1972-80
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Aston Martin V8 Volante 1972-80 Specifications

Specifications (Vantage)
Engine: 5,340cc, twin OHC alloy 90º V8, two stage duplex chains
Bore & Stroke: 100mm x 85mm
Compression ratio: 10.7 to 1
Carburettors: 4 x downdraught twin-choke 4S IDF2/100 Webers
Power output: 380 bhp at 6,000rpm
Torque: 400lb ft at 6.000rpm
Maximum speed: 170mph
Acceleration: 0-60mph 5.3secs
AFC: approx 13mpg
Transmission: ZF 5-speed manual, or 3 speed borg Warner automatic with torque converter
Finl drive: Hypoid bevel with limited slip differential
Construction: Aluminium panels on tubular framework, steel platform chassis
Brakes: Servo, Girling hydraulic, discs all round,
Steering: Rack and pinion, 16in steering wheel, 2 turns lock to lock
Suspension F: Independent, wishbones and coil. telescopic dampers. R: de Dion axle, parallel links, Watts links. lever arm dampers
Wheels & Tyres: 5 stud, 16in x 7J GKN alloy wheels, 255/60 x 16 radials

 


Dimensions
Wheelbase: 102.8in / 2610mm
Track-F&R: 59in / 1499mm
Overall length: 180.5in / 4585mm
Overall width: 72in / 1830mm
Overall height: 52in / 1330mm
Turning circle: 36ft / 10.97m
Kerb weight: 433 lb / 1965.8kg
Tank capacity: 22.9 Imp gals / 104L

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