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Aston Martin V8 Volante

1978 – 1989 Convertible United Kingdom

Aston Martin built the V8 Volante for 11 years, from 1978 to 1989. It came in a single version, the 5.3L V8 5MT RWD with 305 hp.

Aston Martin V8 Volante
Body styleConvertible
Production1978 – 1989
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power305 hp
0–100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed240 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
5.3L V8 5MT RWD (305 HP)
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 305 hp 9.2 s 240 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5341 cm3 (326 ci)
Power
224.3 KW @ 5000 RPM305 HP @ 5000 RPM301 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
320 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM434 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Mechanical Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Dimensions

Length
184 in (4674 mm)
Width
72 in (1829 mm)
Height
53 in (1346 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.1/59.1 in (1,501/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
102.8 in (2611 mm)
Cargo Volume
8.5 cuFT (241 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4008 lbs (1818 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5016 lbs (2275 kg)
Length4,674 mm
Width1,829 mm
Height1,346 mm
Wheelbase2,611 mm
Curb weight1,818 kg
Torque434 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.