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1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon Automatic

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Quick Facts

Build Start: 1980

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1980
Model Variant: V8

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1500mm
Length: 4623mm
Height: 1327mm
Kerb weight: 1818kg
Wheelbase: 2610mm
Track/tread (rear): 1500mm
Width: 1829mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 104.3litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8
Bore × Stroke: 100 × 85mm
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 3 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 3.06
Engine Manufacturer: Aston Martin
Capacity: 5.3 litre (5341 cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.18
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Crankshaft Bearings: 5

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Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 5.1s
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 7s
Standing quarter-mile: 15.1 s
Maximum Speed: 233km/h
Acceleration 0-60mph: 6.6s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 16.7s
Standing kilometre: 27.2 s
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 4 We carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.900
Front Suspension: I.DW.CS.ARB.
Turning Circle: 11.60 m
Rear suspension: dD.WL.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.77

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi-S

Other

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

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