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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.
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
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.



