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Aston Martin V8 Vantage V8 Volante 5.3 (375 Hp)
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage:
The Aston Martin Vantage is a series of hand-built sports cars from the British automotive manufacturer Aston Martin. Aston Martin has previously used the "Vantage" name on high-performance variants of their existing GT models, notably on the Virage-based car of the 1990s. The modern car, in contrast, is the leanest and most agile car in Aston's lineup. As such, it is intended as a more focused model to reach out to potential buyers of cars such as the Porsche 911 as well as the exotic sports and GT cars with which Aston Martins traditionally compete....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V8 Volante Overview:
Aston Martin V8 Vantage (V8 Volante). A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.3 (375 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The higher output 375 Hp version provides a more exhilarating driving experience, enhancing the car's sporting credentials with noticeable power gains.
Fuel Economy
Similar to the 340 Hp variant, this engine offers very low fuel efficiency, a common characteristic of high-performance V8s from this period.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Timeless, elegant styling and road presence
- • Powerful and characterful 5.3L V8 engine sound
- • Luxurious, handcrafted interior comfort
- • Exclusive and collectible status
- • Open-top grand touring experience
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy
- • High maintenance and running costs
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Potential for mechanical complexities due to age
- • Heavy steering and less agile handling compared to modern sports cars
Specifications:
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| Brand: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | V8 Vantage |
| Generation: | V8 Volante |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.3 (375 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1977 |
| End of production: | 1989 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 375 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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