Aston Martin Vantage/Volante Vantage
| Produced: |
1977-1989, 428 produced. (313 Saloon 115 Volante Vantage) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Convertible,2 doors,2 seats Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
In normal Aston Martin tradition the AMV8 family grew to include a Vantage (higher performance version) and from
The Vantage had a
The V8 Vantage Volante had the same mechanics as the saloon but with the V8 Volantes convertible coachwork. Most cars had dramatic looking flared wheel arches and side skirts. HRH Prince Charles ordered a car with out the flared arches and side skirts, which led to a handful of replicas known as "The Prince of Wales" specification.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5340cc | V8 DOHC | Aston Martin V8 | 100mm x 85mm |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 mph | 5.9 s |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
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| Disc | Disc |
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855200554 | Aston Martin Road Test Book: Road & Track on Aston Martin 1962-90 | Brooklands Books |
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| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
The Bumpy Road to Success - Aston Martin Grand Tour |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2005 | |||
| The Bumpy Road to Success - Aston Martin Grand Tour - Aston Martin has fought its way up from fledging sports car builder to high-tech GT producer. Join us for a journey through its mysterious past in the power-dressed Vantage Volante. | ||||
| Article |
England takes on Italy |
78 |
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| Publication | Octane December 2010 | |||
| England takes on Italy - Two completely different approaches to the supercar theme clash head-to-head on neutral Swiss ground. Which one does it beat? | ||||
