Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specification

The 2014 V8 Vantage introduces the most comprehensive range of developments for the V8 Vantage. Enhanced dynamic feel. Improved Styling.
The 2014 V8 Vantage introduces the most comprehensive range of developments for the V8 Vantage. Enhanced dynamic feel. Improved Styling. A new seven-speed Sportshift™ II transmission. With an additional gear, closer ratios, lower final drive and a quicker, refined shift quality, this new gearbox – designed and manufactured specifically for Aston Martin – provides faster and more precise shifts.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specification



Body
  • Two-seat, two-door coupe or roadster body style
  • Extruded bonded aluminium VH body structure
  • Aluminium, magnesium alloy, composite and steel body
  • Extruded aluminium door side-impact beams
  • Halogen projector headlamps (main beam)
  • High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam)
  • LED rear lamps
Dimensions
  • Length: 4385 mm (172.6")
  • Width excluding mirrors: 1865 mm (73.4")
  • Width including mirrors: 2025 mm (79.7")
  • Height: 1260 mm (49.6")
  • Wheelbase: 2600 mm (102.4")
  • Turning circle (kerb to kerb): 11.38 m (37.3 ft)
  • Boot capacity: 300 litres (10.6 cu ft)
  • Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (17.6 UK gal, 21.1 US gal)
  • Kerb Weight: 1630 kg (3595 lb)
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Specification

Engine
  • All-alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 32-valve, 4735 cc V8
  • Front mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
  • Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves
  • Compression ratio 11.3:1
Performance
  • Maximum power 313 kW (426 PS /420 bhp) at 7300 rpm
  • Maximum torque 470 Nm (346 lb ft) at 5000 rpm
  • Acceleration 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds; 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.9 seconds
  • Maximum speed 290 km/h (180 mph)
  • Fuel Economy ASMl, Urban FE – 14.7mpg (19.22 l/km), Extra Urban FE – 30.4mpg (9.29 l/km), Combined – 21.9mpg (12.90 l/km), Combined CO2 - 296 g/km
  • Fuel Economy Manual, Urban FE – 14.4mpg (19.62 l/km), Extra Urban FE – 27.2mpg (10.39 l/km), Combined – 20.5mpg (13.78 l/km), Combined CO2 - 321 g/km
Transmission
  • Rear mid-mounted, six-speed manual transmission
  • Rear mid-mounted, Sportshift II Seven-Speed Automated Manual Transmission
  • Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre propeller shaft
  • Limited slip differential
  • Final drive ratio 3.909:1
Steering
  • Rack and pinion, power-assisted steering, 2.62 turns lock-to-lock
  • Column tilt and reach adjustment
Wheels & Tyres
  • 19” V-spoke cast alloy silver painted wheels with diamond turned finish
  • Front wheel: 8.5J x 19”
  • Rear wheel: 10.0J x 19”
  • Front tyre: Bridgestone Potenza RE050 245/40 ZR19
  • Rear tyre: Bridgestone Potenza RE050 285/35 ZR19
  • Tyre repair kit
Brakes
  • Front: Ventilated and grooved two-piece floating discs, 380 mm diameter with six-piston monobloc calipers
  • Rear: Ventilated and grooved steel discs, 330 mm diameter with four-piston monobloc calipers
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with ‘Track’ mode
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
  • Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • Positive Torque Control (PTC)
  • Hill Start Assist (HSA)
  • Traction Control (TC)
Suspension
  • Front: Independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers
  • Rear: Independent double wishbones with anti-squat and anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube dampers
Interior
  • Full-grain leather interior
  • Piano black facia trim and Graphite centre console finish and surround
  • Leather sports steering wheel
  • Electrically adjustable Sports seats with side airbags
  • Dual-stage driver / passenger front airbags
  • Powerfold exterior heated mirrors
  • Heated rear screenAutomatic temperature control
  • Organic Electroluminescent (OEL) displays
  • Trip computer
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Alarm and immobiliser
  • Remote-control central door locking and boot release
  • Glass ECU
  • Tracking device (UK only)
  • LED map-reading lights
  • Lamy pen and pen holder
In-Car Entertainment
  • 160 W Aston Martin audio system with six-CD autochanger
  • Integrated Apple iPod® connector
  • USB connectors with Waveform Audio Format (WAF), Windows Media Player (WMA) and MPEG (MP3) audio file compatibility
  • 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket
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