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The 1969–1972 Aston Martin DBS V8 coupe/convertible was Aston Martin's first V8 model. This engine was an all-aluminium construction with double overhead camshafts and was used in several models up until 2000 when the Virage model was discontinued.
The Aston Martin V8 is a grand tourer manufactured by Aston Martin in the United Kingdom from 1969 to 1989. As with all traditional Aston Martins, it was entirely handbuilt – with each car requiring 1,200 man-hours to finish. [4] Aston Martin were looking to replace the DB6 model and had designed a
The M176/M177/M178 is a petrol V8 engine range designed by Mercedes-AMG, replacing the M278 and M157 engines, and is based on the M133 engine. [1]The engine has two BorgWarner turbochargers positioned between the two cylinder heads in a "hot-V" configuration.
The power upgrade was called the V8 Vantage Power Upgrade, creating a more potent version of the Aston Martin 4.3-litre V8 engine with an increase in peak power of 20 bhp (15 kW; 20 PS) to 400 bhp (298 kW; 406 PS) while peak torque increased by 10 N⋅m (7 lb⋅ft) to 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft).
1990 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante, with the big wheelarches and sideskirts The 1986–1989 580 'X-Pack' was a further upgrade, with Cosworth pistons and Nimrod racing-type heads producing 403 hp. A 'big bore' after-market option was also available from Works Service, with 50 mm carbs (instead of 48 mm) and straight-through exhaust system ...
The Aston Martin Virage is an automobile produced by British luxury automobile manufacturer Aston Martin as a replacement for its V8 models. Introduced at the Birmingham Motor Show in 1988, [ 1 ] it was joined by the high-performance Vantage in 1993, after which the name of the base model was changed to V8 Coupe in 1996.
A first drive review of the all-new 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish. The latest V-12 flagship combines huge performance with genuine luxury.
Aston Martin Ltd. Production: 1967–1972 787 produced [1] Designer: William Towns: Body and chassis; Class: Grand tourer: Body style: 2-door coupe: Layout: FR layout: Related: Aston Martin V8: Powertrain; Engine: 4.0 L DOHC I6 5.3 L V8 (DBS V8) Transmission: Borg-Warner automatic or ZF 5-speed manual or Chrysler 3-speed automatic transmission ...