Aston Martin AMV8 5.3 (438 Hp) Automatic
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Aston Martin AMV8:
The Aston Martin V8 is a grand tourer manufactured by Aston Martin in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1989. As with all traditional Aston Martins, it was entirely handbuilt – with each car requiring 1,200 man-hours to finish.
Aston Martin were looking to replace the DB6 model and had designed a larger, more modern looking car. The engine was not ready, however, so in 1967 the company released the DBS with the straight-six Vantage engine from the DB6. Two years later, Tadek Marek's V8 was ready, and Aston released the DBS V8. With the demise of the straight-six Vantage in 1973, the DBS V8, now restyled and called simply the Aston Martin V8, became the company's mainstream car for nearly two decades. It was eventually retired in favour of the Virage in 1989....(Read more on Wikipedia)
AMV8 Overview:
Aston Martin AMV8 (AMV8). With 536 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1818 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 235 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Offers robust performance with strong acceleration, making it a formidable grand tourer for its era. The automatic transmission provides smooth, albeit less engaging, power delivery.
Fuel Economy
As expected from a large displacement V8 of this period, fuel economy is poor, making it expensive to run for daily use.
Best Use Case:
Highway cruising, spirited long-distance touring.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Timeless, muscular styling
- • Powerful V8 engine sound and performance (for its era)
- • Luxurious and comfortable grand touring interior
- • Exclusivity and classic car appeal
- • Strong torque delivery
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy
- • High maintenance and parts costs
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Heavy steering and handling by modern standards
- • Limited practicality (2-door coupe)
Specifications:
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| Brand: | Aston Martin |
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| Model: | AMV8 |
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| Generation: | AMV8 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 5.3 (438 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 1972 |
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| End of production: | 1986 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Coupe |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 438 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 82 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 536 Nm @ 5100 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 5340 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.2 kg/Hp, 240.9 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.4 kg/Nm, 294.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.6 sec |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4700 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1830 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1330 mm mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 3 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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