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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

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Build Start: 1977

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1977
Model Variant: V8

Dimensions

Length: 4585mm
Height: 1346mm
Track/tread (front): 1499mm
Track/tread (rear): 1499mm
Width: 1829mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Kerb weight: 1815kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 113.7litres
Wheelbase: 2610mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Top Gear Ratio: 0.85
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 100 × 85mm
Specific output(DIN): 73 bhp/litre1.2 bhp/cu in
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
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: 9:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

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Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 3.8s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 13s
Standing kilometre: 25.2 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 217.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 395 PS (390 bhp) (291 kW)at 5800 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 5.4s
Standing quarter-mile: 13.7 s
Maximum Speed: 274km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 6.24kg/kW

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 4 We carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.76
Weight Distribution: 50.6% front
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.800
Front Suspension: I.W.CS.
Rear suspension: dD.TA.WL.CS.
Turning Circle: 12.20 m

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi-S

Other

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

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