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Aston Martin Virage Vantage 5.3 (336 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)
Vantage Overview:
Aston Martin Virage (Vantage). 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 (336 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong, refined performance suitable for a luxury grand tourer, providing ample power for comfortable long-distance cruising and spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
As a large displacement V8 from the early 90s, expect modest fuel efficiency, prioritizing power and luxury over economy.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exhilarating V8 engine performance, especially in Vantage trims.
- • Timeless, elegant British grand tourer styling.
- • Luxurious, handcrafted interior with premium materials.
- • Exclusive and rare, offering significant prestige.
- • Comfortable for long-distance high-speed cruising.
Cons:
- • Very high running and maintenance costs.
- • Poor fuel economy across all engine variants.
- • Lacks modern safety and infotainment features.
- • Heavy and less agile than contemporary sports cars.
- • Finding parts and specialist mechanics can be challenging.
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | Virage |
| Generation: | Vantage |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.3 (336 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1992 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 336 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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