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V8
1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
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Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8
Variant
Vantage
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation Series 4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Vantage Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
381 hp
Power (kW)
280 kW
Displacement
5,340 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Grand Tourer
British Classification
Grand Tourer
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
V8
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
V8 Vantage
1977–1989
V8 Vantage Coupe Generations
2 of 3
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1st Generation Series 4
1978–1980
Year
1978
Powertrain
Vantage Manual
Horsepower
381 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline