Aston Martin AMV8 Volante 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)
Volante Overview:
Aston Martin AMV8 (Volante). With 536 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1860 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 225 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
This top-tier V8 delivers formidable power for its era, offering effortless acceleration and high cruising speeds, perfect for grand touring with a smooth automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large, naturally aspirated V8 from the 70s, fuel consumption is very high, making it a thirsty but rewarding performer.
Best Use Case:
Highway Cruising / Grand Touring
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Timeless, elegant styling and road presence
- • Powerful and sonorous V8 engine options
- • Luxurious and comfortable interior for grand touring
- • Exclusivity and strong collector appeal
- • Open-top motoring experience
Cons:
- • Very high fuel consumption
- • Significant maintenance costs and complexity typical of classic cars
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Handling not comparable to modern sports cars
- • Potential for rust and electrical issues common in vehicles of its era
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Aston Martin |
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| Model: | AMV8 |
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| Generation: | Volante |
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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: | Cabriolet |
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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: | 225 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.2 kg/Hp, 235.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.5 kg/Nm, 288.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.7 sec |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4700 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1830 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1370 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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