Aston Martin V8 Coupe
Overview
| Produced: |
1996-1996 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors, 2+2 seats |
Launched in 1996 to replace the Virage coupe the new V8 Coupe offered V8 Vantage styling with the less daunting, normally aspirated 5.3 litre V8 engine. Available only as an automatic the V8 Coupe featured a beautifully appointed interior and a new chrome mesh grille.
Other additions included OZ "Saturn" road wheels, round front fog lamps, Vantage rear lamps and the six headlamp front-end which was also shared with the more powerful Vantage. Sadly due to US type approval reasons the V8 Coupe was only available in Europe and the Middle East.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5340cc | V8 | Aston Martin V8 | 100mm x 85mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 mph | 5.8 s | 20 mpg | 350 bhp |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | Aston Martin Virage V8 Coup� | Historics at Brooklands | 1 Sep 2012 | - | £35840.00 |
| 144 | 1997 Aston Martin Virage V8 Coupe | Coys | 28 Feb 2006 | £31170.00 | - |
| 13 | 1978 ASTON MARTIN V8 COUPE | H&H Sales Limited | 13 Apr 2005 | £10000.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Aston V8 Files |
39 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2006 | |||
| Aston V8 Files - The Aston Martin V8 is an intoxicating mix of muscle car brawn and refined luxury. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Aston-Martin V8 |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 2 November 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Aston-Martin V8 - It can trace its roots back to the '60s DBS, but the '80s V* - and the Vantage in particular - is widely regarded as the UK's first-ever supercar. MIKE LE CAPLAIN assesses its classic potential. | ||||
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