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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 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 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).
1970 Aston Martin DBS V8 Aston Martin DBS V8 rear . In September 1969 the DBS was made available with the 5340 cc V8 engine for which it was always intended, this variant being known as the DBS V8. [6] [7] At the time, it was the fastest four-seater production car in the world.
The F1 Edition is a version of the V8 Coupe and V8 Roadster commemorating Aston Martin's return to Formula One after 61 years. The car features a fixed rear wing, increased engine power to 535 PS (393 kW; 528 hp), [ 35 ] a top speed of 314 km/h (195 mph), new 21-inch wheel rims, and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 3.5 seconds.
The Aston Martin DB11 is a two-door grand touring car. It was manufactured as both a coupe and a convertible , the latter known as the "Volante". The British carmaker Aston Martin produced the DB11 from 2016 to 2023 when it was replaced by the DB12 .
A first drive review of the all-new 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish. The latest V-12 flagship combines huge performance with genuine luxury.
The V8 Zagato is a limited edition version of the V8 Vantage with a body by the coachbuilder Zagato. [15] The design was an angular modern interpretation of the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato of the 1960s. The Zagato is powered by a 432 bhp (322 kW; 438 PS) version of the Vantage's V8 engine with twin choke Weber carburettors.