Specifications: Aston Martin AMV8 Volante 5.3 (438 Hp) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

Aston Martin AMV8 Volante 5.3 (438 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Aston Martin
Model AMV8
Generation AMV8 Volante
Modification (Engine) 5.3 (438 Hp)
Start of production 1972 year
End of production 1986 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph 7.7 sec
Maximum speed 225 km/h
139.81 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.2 kg/Hp, 235.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.5 kg/Nm, 288.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 438 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 82 Hp/l
Torque 536 Nm @ 5100 rpm.
395.33 lb.-ft. @ 5100 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 5340 cm3
325.87 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1860 kg
4100.6 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4700 mm
185.04 in.
Width 1830 mm
72.05 in.
Height 1370 mm
53.94 in.
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 brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Steering type Steering rack and pinion

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