Aston Martin AMV8 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage 1977

General Information

Modification (Engine)

5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage

Start of production

1977 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1989 year

Engine

Power

385 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

72.1 Hp/l

Number of cylinders

Compression ratio

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine displacement

5340

Cylinder Bore

100 mm

Piston Stroke

85 mm

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine configuration

V-engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1500 mm

Width

1830 mm

Height

1330 mm

Length

4674 mm

Front track

1500 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

58 m

Wheelbase

2610 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

4.5 kg/Hp, 222.9 Hp/tonne

Maximum speed

274 km/h

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1727 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Suspension De-Dion

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Aston Martin AMV8 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage