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Specs of Aston Martin AMV8 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage /1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989/

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Key specs

Aston Martin AMV8 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage /Coupe 1977 - 1989/

What is the body type of Aston Martin AMV8?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
How fast is 1977 AMV8 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage?
274 km/h | 170 mph
What is the power output of Aston Martin AMV8 Coupe 1977 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage?
385 Hp
What is the engine displacement of Aston Martin AMV8 Coupe 1977 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage?
5.3 l
5340 cm3
325.87 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1977 Aston Martin 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Aston Martin AMV8 Coupe 1977 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1977 Aston Martin AMV8 Coupe?
4674 mm
184.02 in.
What is the width of 1977 Aston Martin AMV8 Coupe?
1830 mm
72.05 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1977 Aston Martin AMV8 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage?
1727 kg
3807 lbs.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1977 Aston Martin AMV8 5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
5.3 V8 (385 Hp) Vantage
Start of production
1977 year
End of production
1989 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
274 km/h 170 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
4.5 kg/Hp, 222.9 Hp/tonne

Engine specs

Power
385 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
72.1 Hp/l
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5340 cm3 325.87 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
100 mm 3.94 in.
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1727 kg 3807 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4674 mm 184.02 in.
Width
1830 mm 72.05 in.
Height
1330 mm 52.36 in.
Wheelbase
2610 mm 102.76 in.
Front track
1500 mm 59.06 in.
Rear (Back) track
1500 mm 59.06 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
140 mm 5.51 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.58 m 37.99 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
De Dion axle
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion