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2008 Aston Martin Vantage V8 Vantage

United KingdomGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2008
Make
Aston Martin
Model
Vantage
Variant
V8 Vantage
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
3rd Generation (VH2)
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Sequential
  • Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
V8 Vantage Roadster
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
385 hp
Power (kW)
283 kW
Torque
410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
Top speed
280 km/h (174 mph)
0–60 mph
5 seconds
0–100 km/h
5.3 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,382 mm (172.5 in)
Width
1,866 mm (73.5 in)
Height
1,255 mm (49.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,601 mm (102.4 in)
Curb weight
1,635 kg (3,605 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
89 mm (3.5 in)
Stroke
86 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
4,280 cc
11.3 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Sequential
  • Manual, 6-speed

Brakes

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
78 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
26.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
12.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
18.8 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
358 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,022 mm (79.6 in)
Track, Front
1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,564 mm (61.6 in)
Overhang, Front
890 mm (35.0 in)
Overhang, Rear
890 mm (35.0 in)
Turning Circle

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Platform
Aston Martin Platform
VH Platform (II)

Equipment

Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes

Features

Other Features

GPS
Optional

Safety & Security

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Rear
Parking Sensors

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Aston Martin emblem
11.1 m
Ground Clearance
104 mm (4.1 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
927 mm (36.5 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,086 mm (42.8 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,930 kg (4,255 lb)
Cargo Capacity
295 kg (650 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x2
Central Bore (CB), front
68.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
MP3
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Multiple CD Changer
Displays
Center Display
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Sport
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
197 litres

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: Optional
  • Rear: -
Vantage
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver-
PassengerOptional
Rear-
Convertible
Variant
Vantage V8 Vantage Convertible Generations2 of 2
Year
Powertrain
V8 Vantage Roadster
Horsepower
385 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic Sequential | Manual, 6-speed

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