Specifications: Aston Martin AMV8 Volante 5.3 (309 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Aston Martin AMV8 Volante 5.3 (309 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Aston Martin
Model AMV8
Generation AMV8 Volante
Modification (Engine) 5.3 (309 Hp)
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1989 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 229 km/h
142.29 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.8 kg/Hp, 172.5 Hp/tonne
Engine specs
Power 309 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 57.9 Hp/l
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 5340 cm3
325.87 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 100 mm
3.94 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm
3.35 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1791 kg
3948.48 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4674 mm
184.02 in.
Width 1830 mm
72.05 in.
Height 1372 mm
54.02 in.
Wheelbase 2610 mm
102.76 in.
Front track 1500 mm
59.06 in.
Rear (Back) track 1500 mm
59.06 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.58 m
37.99 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
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

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