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1978 Aston Martin AMV8 Volante 5.3 (324 Hp) Automatic

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Aston Martin AMV8 Cabriolet 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

What is the body type, Aston Martin AMV8 Volante?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is the car, 1978 AMV8 Volante 5.3 (324 Hp) Automatic?229 km/h | 142.29 mph
How much power, Aston Martin AMV8 Cabriolet 1978 5.3 (324 Hp) Automatic?324 Hp
What is the engine size, Aston Martin AMV8 Cabriolet 1978 5.3 (324 Hp) Automatic?5.3 l
5340 cm3
325.87 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Aston Martin 5.3 (324 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Aston Martin AMV8 Volante Cabriolet 1978 5.3 (324 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Aston Martin AMV8 Cabriolet?4674 mm
184.02 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Aston Martin AMV8 Cabriolet?1830 mm
72.05 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Aston Martin AMV8 Volante 5.3 (324 Hp) Automatic?1791 kg
3948.48 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Aston Martin AMV8 Volante 5.3 (324 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Aston Martin AMV8 Volante 5.3 (324 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Specs

General information
BrandAston Martin
Model AMV8
Generation AMV8 Volante
Modification (Engine) 5.3 (324 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1989 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 229 km/h 142.29 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.5 kg/Hp, 180.9 Hp/tonne
Engine specs
Power 324 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 60.7 Hp/l
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 5340 cm3 325.87 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 100 mm 3.94 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1791 kg 3948.48 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4674 mm 184.02 in.
Width 1830 mm 72.05 in.
Height 1372 mm 54.02 in.
Wheelbase 2610 mm 102.76 in.
Front track 1500 mm 59.06 in.
Rear (Back) track 1500 mm 59.06 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm 5.51 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.58 m 37.99 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Suspension De-Dion
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Steering type Steering rack and pinion