Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Specs

(1978 - 1979) - Technical Specifications for Years 1978, 1979
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Key Specs

Petrol
325.9 cu-in
5341 cm3
V 8
286 HP
290 PS / 213 kW
331 lb-ft
450 Nm

Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Body, Model and Production details Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Body, Model and Production details

Generation : V8 Series 4 ("Oscar India") - 1978 Update
Body : Cabrio
Num. of Doors : 2 doors

Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Engine Technical Data Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : V 8
Engine Code : V-540
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Four Weber 42 DCNF carburettors
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine Position : Front
Engine displacement : 325.9 cu-in / 5341 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 3.94 x 3.35 inches
100 x 85 mm
Number of valves : 16 Valves
Aspiration : naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio : 9.0
Horsepower : 286 HP / 290 PS / 213 kW
@ 5000 rpm
Maximum torque : 331 lb-ft / 450 Nm
@ 4500 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :
5 speed Manual

Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008): 12 MPG
14 MPG UK
19.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008): 8 MPG
10 MPG UK
29.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Combined ( - 2008): 9 MPG
11 MPG UK
26.1 L/100 km
Range (EPA): 247 miles / 398 km
Fuel Tank Capacity : 27.5 gallons
104 L
22.9 UK gallons

Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Performance Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Performance

Top Speed : - Mph / - km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : - s

Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase : 102.76 inches / 261.0 cm
Length : 183.74 inches / 466.7 cm
Width : 72.01 inches / 182.9 cm
Height : 53.94 inches / 137.0 cm
Front Axle : 0.59 inches / 1.499 cm
Rear Axle : 0.59 inches / 1.499 cm
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : -
Curb Weight : 3951 lbs / 1792 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio : 6.2 kg/hp

Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(10.51 inches / 267 mm)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(10.39 inches / 264 mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : GR70/V R15
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : GR70/V R15
Front Wheels Width : 7"
Rear Wheels Width : 7"
Front Suspension : Unequal transverse wishbones. coil springs and co-axial Armstrong telescopic shock absorbers with an Anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension : Coil spring with the De Dion tube located by parallel trailing links and a Watts linkage and sprung by co-axial spring shock absorber units
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What engine is in Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market?
The Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market has a V 8, Petrol engine with 5341 cm3 / 325.9 cu-in capacity.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market have?
The 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market has 290 PS / 286 bhp / 213 kW.

How much does a Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market weighs?
The Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market weighs 1792 Kg / 3951 lbs.

Is Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market All Wheel Drive (AWD)?
No, the Aston Martin V8 Volante (Series 4) V8 US-Market is not All Wheel Drive (AWD). It's Rear Wheel Drive (RWD).