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Aston Martin AMV8 AMV8

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6 versions · 6 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
5.3 V8 (325 KM) Selected Gasoline 325 KM 1973–1978
5.3 V8 (325 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 325 KM 1973–1978
5.3 V8 (385 KM) Vantage Selected Gasoline 385 KM 1977–1989
5.3 V8 (385 KM) Vantage Automatic Selected Gasoline 385 KM 1977–1989
5.3 (438 KM) Selected Gasoline 438 KM 1972–1986
5.3 (438 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 438 KM 1972–1986

Selected engine version

5.3 V8 (325 KM)

Gasoline · 1973–1978

Engine power
325 KM
Engine displacement
5,340 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Aston Martin
Model
AMV8
Version
AMV8
Engine
5.3 V8 (325 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1973
End of production
1978
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5340 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9
Power
325 KM @ 5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
1727 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4667 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1330 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
Front track
1500 mm
Rear track
1500 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
11.58 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.3 V8 (325 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1973–1978

Engine power
325 KM
Engine displacement
5,340 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Aston Martin
Model
AMV8
Version
AMV8
Engine
5.3 V8 (325 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1973
End of production
1978
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5340 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9
Power
325 KM @ 5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
1727 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4667 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1330 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
Front track
1500 mm
Rear track
1500 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
11.58 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.3 V8 (385 KM) Vantage

Gasoline · 1977–1989

Engine power
385 KM
Engine displacement
5,340 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
274 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Aston Martin
Model
AMV8
Version
AMV8
Engine
5.3 V8 (385 KM) Vantage
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1977
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
274 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5340 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9
Power
385 KM @ 5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
1727 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4674 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1330 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
Front track
1500 mm
Rear track
1500 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
11.58 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.3 V8 (385 KM) Vantage Automatic

Gasoline · 1977–1989

Engine power
385 KM
Engine displacement
5,340 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
274 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Aston Martin
Model
AMV8
Version
AMV8
Engine
5.3 V8 (385 KM) Vantage Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1977
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
274 km/h

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5340 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
100 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9
Power
385 KM @ 5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
1727 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4674 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1330 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
Front track
1500 mm
Rear track
1500 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Turning circle
11.58 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
De-Dion suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.3 (438 KM)

Gasoline · 1972–1986

Engine power
438 KM
Torque
536 Nm
Engine displacement
5,340 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
235 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Aston Martin
Model
AMV8
Version
AMV8
Engine
5.3 (438 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1972
End of production
1986
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
235 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
6.6 mph

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5340 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Power
438 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
536 Nm @ 5100 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
1818 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1330 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.3 (438 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1972–1986

Engine power
438 KM
Torque
536 Nm
Engine displacement
5,340 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
235 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Aston Martin
Model
AMV8
Version
AMV8
Engine
5.3 (438 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1972
End of production
1986
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
235 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
6.6 mph

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5340 cm³
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Power
438 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
536 Nm @ 5100 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
1818 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1830 mm
Height
1330 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
3
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
ABS
no