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1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante

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Build Start: 1973

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1973
Model Variant: V8

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1500mm
Length: 4623mm
Height: 1327mm
Kerb weight: 1814kg
Wheelbase: 2610mm
Track/tread (rear): 1500mm
Width: 1829mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.54
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Capacity: 5.3 litre (5341 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.18
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.85
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8
Bore × Stroke: 100 × 85mm
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front

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Performance

Maximum Speed: 219km/h
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 4.8s
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 4 We carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Rear suspension: dD.WL.CS.
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.900
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi-S

Other

Designer: William Towns
Unitary Capacity: 667.63cc
RAC rating: 49.6
Number of doors: 2
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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