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Aston Martin AMV8 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
Aston Martin AMV8 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
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General information

Name

Aston Martin AMV8 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Brand

Aston Martin
Model

AMV8
Generation

AMV8
Year of production

1977

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage

Power

385 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Maximum speed (km/h)

274 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
385 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
72.1 Hp/l
Engine displacement
5340 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1727 kg

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4674 mm

Width (mm)

1830 mm

Height (mm)

1330 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2610 mm

Front track (mm)

1500 mm

Rear track (mm)

1500 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.58 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

5

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Suspension De-Dion

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

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