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Aston Martin Virage Shooting Brake 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)
Shooting Brake Overview:
Aston Martin Virage (Shooting Brake). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.3 (335 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong, refined performance suitable for a luxury grand tourer. While less extreme than the 6.3, it provides ample power for effortless cruising and brisk acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is considerable, typical for a large displacement V8 of its time, though potentially marginally better than the 6.3-liter variant.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional exclusivity and rarity
- • Powerful and characterful V8 engines
- • Luxurious, hand-crafted interior
- • Unique and striking Shooting Brake styling
- • Strong potential for collector appreciation
Cons:
- • Very high running and maintenance costs
- • Poor fuel economy across all engines
- • Lack of modern safety features and technology
- • Parts can be extremely difficult and expensive to source
- • Heavy and less agile than contemporary sports cars
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Vantage: 1992 - 2000).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | Virage |
| Generation: | Shooting Brake |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.3 (335 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 335 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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