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Aston Martin Virage Saloon 5.3 (335 Hp)
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Aston Martin Virage:
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, 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.
The V8-powered model was intended as the company's flagship model, with the 6-cylinder DB7, introduced in 1994, positioned below it as an entry-level model. Although the DB7 became available with a V12 engine and claimed a performance advantage, the Virage remained the exclusive, expensive and hand-built flagship of the Aston Martin range. It was replaced in 2000 with the Vanquish. By the end of the 2000 model year, 1,050 cars in total had been produced. The V8 Vantage name reappeared on a new entry-level model in 2005....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Saloon Overview:
Aston Martin Virage (Saloon). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.3 (335 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers robust V8 power, delivering strong acceleration suitable for a luxury grand tourer, though the car's weight tempers outright sportiness.
Fuel Economy
As a large displacement V8 from the mid-90s, fuel economy is expected to be poor, especially in city driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exquisite handcrafted luxury interior
- • Powerful and characterful V8 engine sound
- • Exclusive and rare grand tourer
- • Classic Aston Martin styling
- • High level of comfort for long journeys
Cons:
- • Very high running and maintenance costs
- • Dated technology compared to modern cars
- • Significant fuel consumption
- • Heavy and less agile than pure sports cars
- • Potential for complex electrical issues
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Shooting Brake: 1993 - 1995).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | Virage |
| Generation: | Saloon |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.3 (335 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 335 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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