Aston Martin V8 Saloon
Overview
| Produced: |
1972-0, 1509 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
Launched in
Later cars had wood trimmed interiors and large grille mounted auxiliary driving lamps, overall reliability and production quality improved after
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5340cc | V8 DOHC | Aston Martin V8 | 100mm x 85mm | 9 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 mph | 5.7 s |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
| 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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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||
| Article |
Cut to the chase |
60 |
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| Publication | Car August 2008 | |||
| Cut to the chase- It's head-to-head with the new Porsche 911 and Aston Martin Vantage. Which is best? Chris Chilton gets dwn to business. | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - Aston Martin V8 - 1969-90 |
130 |
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| Publication | Octane April 2006 | |||
| Buying guide - Aston Martin V8 - 1969-90 - Now that prices for six-cylinder DB cars have reached stratospheric levels, buyers are increasingly turning to the B8 models - and values are rising. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Aston Martin V8 |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 2 December 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Aston Martin V8 - Built 1969-90, two-door, two-plus-two saloons and convertibles. Front-engined, rear-wheel-drive. V8 engine, 5340cc. | ||||
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