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1972 Aston Martin V8 Saloon Automatic

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Build Start: 1972

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1972
Model Variant: V8

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1500mm
Length: 4623mm
Height: 1327mm
Wheelbase: 2610mm
Track/tread (rear): 1500mm
Width: 1829mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Kerb weight: 1814kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 113.7litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.07
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8
Bore × Stroke: 100 × 85mm
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Capacity: 5.3 litre (5341 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.18
Compression Ratio: 9:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Layout: longitudinal

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Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 5.7s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 15.8s
Standing kilometre: 27 s
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0-60mph: 7.2s
Standing quarter-mile: 15.3 s
Maximum Speed: 235km/h

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 4 We carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Turning Circle: 12.80 m
Rear suspension: dD.WL.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77
Weight Distribution: 52.1% front
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.900
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi-S

Other

Designer: William Towns
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 49.6
Unitary Capacity: 667.63cc

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