V8 Vantage - Cars - http://maxpages.com/pcars/V8

In the tradition of its name, which has only ever graced the most powerful Aston Martins, the V8 Vantage is a car at the peak of its form. It is recognised as one of the fastest production cars in the world, but that barely does it justice. As a grand tourer it has no peer. The performance delivered by its twin supercharged 5.3 litre V8 is, quite simply, breathtaking.
With 410 kW (550 bhp) and 745 Nm (550 lb.ft), the spread of pure power and torque across the entire range is awe inspiring.

The Vantage is sleek in a truly athletic way, its muscularity sharply defined. It sets new standards in speed and comfort. In no other car of this capability will you find such exquisitely bespoke luxury. Skim your fingers over the smooth and subtly shaped surfaces, savour the aroma of hand-stitched Connolly leather, and just sit back.

In the Vantage however, your attention will always return to the engine. Its note deep and uncompromising. Open the throttle and the feeling is that you have tapped into a limitless resource, that whatever you ask of the engine, it always has the ability to deliver more.

V8 Vantage Specification

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Body

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

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Engine

All alloy quad cam 32 valve V8. 5340 cc.

Compression ratio: 8.2:1.

Twin superchargers with air to liquid intercoolers.

EEC IV engine management system.

Fully catalysed exhaust system.

Front engine, rear wheel drive.

Power: 410 kW (550 bhp) @ 6500 rpm.

Torque: 745 Nm (550 lb.ft) @ 4000 rpm.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Performance

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (62 mph), 4.6 seconds.

Maximum speed: 300 km/h (186 mph).

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Transmission

6 speed manual. Limited slip differential, ratio 3.77:1.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 with anti-roll bar.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Steering

Rack & pinion, power assisted.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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).

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wheels and Tyres

5 spoke aluminium alloy 10J x 18 wheels with Goodyear Eagle 285/45 ZR18 tyres.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dimensions

Height: 1320 mm.

Width: 1944 mm.*

Length: 4745 mm.

Wheelbase: 2611 mm.

Kerb weight: 1990 kg.

Fuel Tank Capacity (unleaded): 102.5 litres.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sign Guestbook

View Guestbook

Patrick@pcars.net

Visitors: 02078

Page Updated Wed Aug 9, 2000 4:02pm EDT