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Aston Martin Virage Vantage 5.3 (558 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). With a weight of 1920 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 299 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.3 (558 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The pinnacle of performance for this generation, delivering breathtaking power and acceleration, making it one of the fastest grand tourers of its time.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption will be significant, reflecting the extreme power output of this supercharged V8, making it a car where economy is not a consideration.
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:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Virage: 1990 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | Virage |
| Generation: | Vantage |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.3 (558 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 558 Hp |
| Power per litre: | 104.5 Hp/l |
| Engine displacement: | 5340 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 100 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 299 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.4 kg/Hp, 290.6 Hp/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1920 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4745 mm mm [8mm more] |
| Width: | 1924 mm mm [70mm more] |
| Height: | 1330 mm mm [9mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2610 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1548 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1586 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Suspension De-Dion |
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