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Aston Martin Virage Volante 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)
Volante Overview:
Aston Martin Virage (Volante). With 510 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1790 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 6 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.3 (336 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The standard 5.3-liter V8 provides ample power for effortless cruising and confident overtaking. It delivers a smooth, refined performance befitting a luxury grand tourer, though not as overtly sporting as the 6.3L.
Fuel Economy
As with most large V8s of this period, fuel economy is a significant drawback. Expect high running costs, typical for a luxury car of its class and age.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exquisite handcrafted luxury and classic British design
- • Powerful and characterful V8 engines, especially the rare 6.3L
- • Exclusive and prestigious ownership experience
- • Open-top grand touring comfort and style
- • Potential for collector appreciation
Cons:
- • Very high running and maintenance costs
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Poor fuel economy across all engine variants
- • Limited availability of parts and specialized servicing
- • Performance and handling can feel dated compared to modern sports cars
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Vantage: 1988 - 1992).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Aston Martin |
| Model: | Virage |
| Generation: | Volante |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.3 (336 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 336 Hp |
| Power per litre: | 62.9 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 510 Nm |
| Engine displacement: | 5340 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.3 kg/Hp, 187.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.5 kg/Nm, 284.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1790 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 330 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 113 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4737 mm mm |
| Width: | 1854 mm mm |
| Height: | 1321 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2610 mm mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
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