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Aston Martin V8 Saloon (Series 4) V8 US-Market Auto Specs

(1979 - 1980) - Technical Specifications for Years 1979, 1980

Petrol

5341 cm³
325.9 cu-in

V 8

279 PS
275 HP / 205 kW

400 Nm
295 lb-ft

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

Generation :	V8 Series 4 ("Oscar India") - 1978 Update

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Aston Martin V8 Saloon (Series 4) V8 US-Market Auto 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 :	5341 cm³ / 325.9 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	100 x 85 mm 3.94 x 3.35 inches

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	9.0

Horsepower :	279 PS / 275 HP / 205 kW @ 5000 rpm

Maximum torque :	400 Nm / 295 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	3 speed Automatic


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

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Highway ( - 2008):	13.1 L/100 km 22 MPG UK 18 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA City ( - 2008):	23.5 L/100 km 12 MPG UK 10 MPG US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA Combined ( - 2008):	19.6 L/100 km 14 MPG UK 12 MPG US

Range (EPA):	531 km / 330 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	104 L 27.5 US gallons 22.9 UK gallons

Aston Martin V8 Saloon (Series 4) V8 US-Market Auto Performance

Top Speed :	- km/h / - Mph

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


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

Wheelbase :	261.0 cm / 102.76 inches

Length :	466.7 cm / 183.74 inches

Width :	182.9 cm / 72.01 inches

Height :	132.7 cm / 52.24 inches

Front Axle :	1.499 cm / 0.59 inches

Rear Axle :	1.499 cm / 0.59 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.41

Curb Weight :	1750 kg / 3858 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	6.3 kg/hp


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

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (273 mm / 10.75 inches)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (264 mm / 10.39 inches)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	GR70/V R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	GR70/V R15

Front Wheels Width :	7"

Rear Wheels Width :	7"

Front Suspension :	Independent. Dual-wishbones. Coil Springs. co-axial telescopic shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension :	De Dion axle with parallel trailing links and Watts linkage. Coil Springs. Shock absorbers.