Aston Martin V8 official info

[Wutputt]

Originally Posted by stradale

On these pics it has the clear rear lights, those look far better then the DB9-style ones on those pics of the presentation for the British dealers.

[adamwich]

Got this link from rennteam - it contains some great pictures of the AMV8

-> http://www.bertrand-associates.com/V...age/index.html

[astonmartinandy]

I think the AMV8 looks fantastic - aggressive yet subtle styling like a real Aston.

Hemi-fan : Dr. Bez Ullrich (Aston's CEO) said that the first line of models from Aston Martin were all going to follow a similar design pattern rather than than each being completely individual.

From a manufacturing process, this is to reduce costs and development time so that the cars all use their new VH platform. The main point was from a design perspective however; apparently they wanted to re-create the strong brand association with Aston Martin once more before they start to diversify model design.

In his words it is so people can recognise the fact that the car is an Aston, not so that they can recognise which Aston it is. Once the new lines become familiar, the designs will start to become more indivdual and you will see more unique models.

Hope that helps!

[mike_sayer]

I think an important point is this - if a 911 drives past you, you might glance but you're not really that bothered. If one of these burbles past, you're gonna stop, stare, gawp and perhaps wet yourself. That's the difference. I can't wait to hear one of these getting nailed through central London in the middle of the night...

[coombsie66]

^^ Couldnt have put it better mike.
And i like the way that the test mule has bundles of totally undesipherable wires all over the place, and tip ties as far as the eye can see in the engine bay!
(its not just our car mike, even the professional's do it! )

[SilviaEvo]

British Racing Green the proper Aston color

[adamwich]

Originally Posted by mike_sayer I think an important point is this - if a 911 drives past you, you might glance but you're not really that bothered. If one of these burbles past, you're gonna stop, stare, gawp and perhaps wet yourself. That's the difference. I can't wait to hear one of these getting nailed through central London in the middle of the night...

You are totally right 8)

[mv]

New info from Car magazine (April) :

380bhp at 7300rpm
308lbft at 5000rpm
4.8 sec 0-60
175mph (Electronically limited)
1572kg kerb weight

I found the original torque figure quite strange considering the output..This one seems to be more realistic.

[|Nuno|]

Originally Posted by mv New info from Car magazine (April) : 380bhp at 7300rpm 308lbft at 5000rpm 4.8 sec 0-60 175mph (Electronically limited) 1572kg kerb weight I found the original torque figure quite strange considering the output..This one seems to be more realistic.

Yep, that seems about right. At least the weight didn't increase more since the first official infos.

[mv]

And even more detailed official info :

ENGINE:
All alloy quad overhead camshaft 32 valve, 4.3 litre V8. Variable Inlet Camshaft Timing. Dry sump lubrication system. Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves. Front-mid mounted engine. Rear wheel drive
Maximum Power:
283kW (380 bhp) @ 7000 rpm

Maximum Torque:
410 Nm (302 Ib.ft) @ 5000 rpm

Maximum Speed:
280 km/h (175 mph)

Acceleration:
0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.0 seconds
0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds

Bore: 89mm (3.504 in)

Stroke: 86mm (3.386 in)

BODY:
Two door style with tailgate and 2+0 seating. Bonded aluminium structure, Aluminium alloy, steel, composite, and magnesium alloy body. Extruded aluminium side impact bars Halogen projector headlamps, LED rear lamps.

STEERING:
Rack and pinion power assisted steering. Column reach and tilt adjust.

TRANSMISSION:
Rear mid-mounted 6 speed Graziano manual gearbox. Alloy torque tube with carbon fibre prop-shaft. Limited slip differential.
Gear Ratios:
1st 3.154
2nd 1.974
3rd 1.435
4th 1.148
5th 0.935
6th 0.775

Final Drive Ratio 3.909:1


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:
Length:
4383 mm (172.5 inches)

Width:
1866 mm (73.5 inches)
(excluding mirrors)

2022 mm (79.6 inches)
(including mirrors)

Height:
1255 mm (49.4 inches)

Wheelbase:
2600 mm (102.4 inches)

Front Track:
1568 mm (61.7 inches)

Rear Track:
1562 mm (61.5 inches)

Turning Circle: (Kerb to Kerb)
11.1 m (36 feet 5 inches)

Boot capacity:
300 litres (10.6 cu.ft)

Fuel capacity:
77 litres (16.8 UK Gal / 20.2 US Gal)

Kerb Weight:
1570kgs (3461 Ib)


SUSPENSION
Independent double aluminium wishbones, coil over aluminium monotube dampers, Front and rear anti-roll bars.

[T5]

Great car!

[redbaron]

The official site:
http://www.astonmartin.com/thecars/v8vantage

Some pics I found a www.autovisie.nl:

[HeilSvenska]

!!!!!!!! Accorgding to the Top Gear Magazine, the AMV8 will be available in bright yellow, bright orange, light blue and bright green!!! Absolutely horrid!

http://www.topgear.com/content/misc/magflash0305/

[T5]

It looks nice in yellow or blue.
I don´t mind the colour because the car is really awesome!

[ferrarif1fan89]

i like it in yellow, but black is the one for me.