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The V8 Coupe is an Aston Martin in the grand tradition. The rewards of perfectly balanced engineering and velvet gloved refinement run deep. The V8 Coupe is chosen for its strong and eloquent identity by people who know precisely what they want. The look is one of solidity in depth, but with a sense of restraint embodied in its hand crafted aluminium bodywork. The cars' intrinsic elegance and charisma are complimented by a newly developed 260 kW (349 bhp) version of Aston Martin's classic 32 valve, 5.3 litre V8 engine, with new design cylinder heads.
Suspension, brakes and wheels also reflect the clear sighted evolutionary engineering that is embodied in V8 Coupe and ensure that driver and passenger arrive stirred but not shaken!

The front and rear of the car are imbued with a fresh, purposeful dimension whilst retaining the distinct family resemblance to its more powerful stablemate, the V8 Vantage. The V8 Coupe sports new six spoke alloy wheels with a discreet Aston Martin badge in each hub.

A new design of radiator grille with air intakes and auxiliary driving lamps integrated within the front spoiler present an elegant but purposeful aerodynamic stance.

V8 Coupe Specification

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Body
Two door 2 + 2 coupe, steel chassis, hand crafted aluminium body panels, side impact protection in doors.

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Interior
Full Connolly leather interior with burr walnut veneers and Wilton carpets. CFC free automatic climate control system with replaceable pollen filters. Premium electronic radio cassette or radio CD, four speaker audio system, with multi-disc CD autochanger option. Driver's airbag. Remote alarm system and immobiliser.

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Engine
All alloy quad cam 32 valve V8. 5340cc.

Compression ratio 9.75:1.

Alpha Plus engine management system.

Fully catalysed exhaust system.

Front engine, rear wheel drive.

Power: 260kW (349 bhp) @ 6000 rpm.

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb.ft) @ 4300 rpm.

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Performance
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (62 mph), 5.9 seconds.

Maximum Speed: Over 240 km/h (150 mph).

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Transmission
Four speed automatic with electronic Sport and Touring modes. Limited slip differential, ratio 4.09:1.

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Suspension
Front: Independent double wishbone, co-axial spring damper units with anti-roll bar.

Rear: De Dion axle located by longitudinal radius arms & transverse Watt's linkage, co-axial spring damper units.

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Steering
Rack & pinion, power assisted.

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Brakes
Front: Ventilated steel discs, 362 mm diameter with AP Racing four piston aluminium calipers.

Rear: Ventilated steel discs, 286 mm diameter with sliding aluminium calipers.

Servo assisted. Four channel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

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Wheels and Tyres
6 spoke aluminium alloy 8.5J x 18 wheels with Pirelli 255/50 ZR 18 P-Zero tyres.

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Dimensions
Height: 1320 mm.

Width: 1918 mm*.

Length: 4745 mm.

Wheelbase: 2611 mm.

Kerb Weight: 1950 kg.

Fuel Tank Capacity (unleaded): 102.5 litres.

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